Getting to the science behind the fiction

Update: 2021-12-02

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Listen in to hear New Zealand's brightest scientific minds discuss the merits of pop culture plot-drivers. From Wolverine's adamantium-fused skeleton to Star Trek's dilithium crystals.

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Getting to the science behind the fiction

2021-12-0203:16

X-Men | Wolverine's Adamantium Claws

2021-12-0922:09

Flubber

2021-12-0928:23

Star Trek | Dilithium Crystals

2021-12-0921:59

Back to the Future | Time travel & Hovercars

2021-12-1626:47

Santa | Delivery Tactics

2021-12-2327:13

Marvel | Ironman's Suit

2021-12-3023:47

Futurama | Jumbonium

2022-03-0430:12

Star Wars | Lightsabers

2022-03-1117:32

Star Wars | Mandalorian Iron

2022-03-1819:17

Lord of The Rings | Mithril

2022-03-2528:00

Dune | Stillsuit

2022-04-0122:35

Brothers Grimm | Rumplestiltskin

2022-04-0819:35

Dragonriders of Pern | Genetically-engineered Dragons

2022-04-1541:42

Star Trek | Turnabout Intruder

2022-04-2232:18

Magic | Wands

2022-04-2928:46

Space Sci Fi | Supernovae

2022-05-1338:53

The Multiverse

2022-07-0141:16

Ender's Game | Philote

2023-07-0324:28

DC Comics | Nth Metal

2023-07-1027:03

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Getting to the science behind the fiction

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Getting to the science behind the fiction