Science of Doctor Who? What Science?

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Some people are of the belief that all fiction needs to portray factual science.  I'm  in agreement with Doctor Who, to the right; "Eh?"

I do have this blog to explain science in works of fiction.  But there are times, and all of Doctor Who are those times, that you ignore science and enjoy yourself. That's why I have been staying away from shows like this and Star Trek.  Even my post on the shrink ray from Despicable Me was as a "what if," a "how could this be possible."

You Don't Worry About Velociraptors Attacking

Ever have nightmares from this?  Exhibit paranoid behavior around paleontologists?  Worry about how far genetic research will come?

Angels & Demons & Biometrics

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As some of you may have already read on Carlos' blog.  We teamed up to do a joint post relating biometrics and fiction.  I recommend reading his original post, as I'll only highlight over it.  Carlos is more the expert here than I.

Common Movie Misconceptions

Last night I found this website.  The website touches on a few misconceptions that are so popularised in the entertainment world that some people believe that they are true. For example, that people "fly" back when they are shot.  I highly recommend reading though all their explanations.  They are short but offer a lot of insight.

Despicable Me: Shrink Ray

Let us watch the following video and dissect the science of the shrink ray.