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How could 2 crossed fields polarize and deflect EM radiation
- Harry Klein
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Any good sci-fi that features semi-accurate physics/science?
- AaronK
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Is "Centon" copyrighted? (metric clocks)
- Algr
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Biggest terrorist attack in the universe was an inside job
- micromass
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Material for converting Venus CO2 to oxygen using UV light
- Niamut
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Sci-fi gadgets that inspired real inventions
- hsdrop
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Science fiction stuff that could never happen
- hsdrop
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Gravity film review: is the plot too limited?
- AnTiFreeze3
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How Would Telepathy and Telekinesis Work in a Parallel Universe?
- optiov
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How would Federation ships handle different species' dietary needs?
- Noisy Rhysling
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What folktales for kids do you know from around the world?
- Psinter
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De-Lorean: How else to travel in style?
- Curly_810
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Favorite "First Contact" scenario?
- Noisy Rhysling
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Physics Problems on Flash Tv Series
- Mertkan Torun
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[Enders Game] Split molecules and cause a chain reaction
- Brett Royale
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How Does Repulsorlift Technology Work in Star Wars?
- TheQuietOne
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British Actor Kenny Baker, Known for R2-D2 Role, Dies at 81 - CNN
- RooksAndBooks
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Marvel Universe Vibranium Question
- tontot77
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SciFi utilization of mini-black holes?
- Noisy Rhysling
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How Does the Continua Device Work in Robert A. Heinlein's Number of the Beast?
- hsdrop
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How Might Magic Affect Electronics at Hogwarts?
- AaronK
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The Martian Movie - Survival Thriller
- Greg Bernhardt
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Flat Ending Light Beam: Is it Physically Possible?
- Fizica7
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Are biocomputer gel packs from Star Trek becoming real?
- wolram
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What Theories Could Physicists Propose to Explain Ghosts in a Creative Workshop?
- bluecap
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Could holograms and quantum mechanics make Star Trek holodecks real?
- gva
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Time travel -- Back to the Future
- doodlendrawmn
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The Martian - Movie - The bubble
- Omega0
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Can Jet Engines Save Earth from a Collision with an Asteroid?
- Tee1977
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Why does Star Trek use fusion impulse drives instead of anti-gravity thrusters?
- GW150914
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How advanced are spy drones used in the military and law enforcement?
- bluecap
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How fast could the Emporer from Star Wars lightning be?
- ReptileBaird
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Aliens as FTL Humans: Scenario from Sci-Fi Novel
- EnumaElish
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Is Game of Thrones Really Overrated? An Honest Review of the First Season
- Jow
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How Much Force to Launch Cybertron from Earth?
- ReptileBaird
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Hydrazine decomposition and asphyxiation risk in The Martian
- Savage1701
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What happens if two Star Destroyers collide at lightspeed?
- TheQuietOne
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Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin dead in accident
- nsaspook
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Could Your Dream of Multiple Universes Hold Deeper Meaning?
- elhumanoid
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Why doesn't Harry Potter magic work?
- EnumaElish
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What's the source of power of wizard in the Potter universe?
- TheMathNoob
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What Species are "People" in Star Wars?
- Willfrid Somogyi
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Photos from visit to Star Trek exhibit.
- Janus
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Luke And Leia Ageing In Star Wars
- _PJ_
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How does Superman fly without propulsion?
- cube137
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What Are the Best Sci-Fi Movies Featuring Spacetime Portals?
- cube137
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I just watched the movie The Martian, is it possible?
- Lymsleia
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What actually happened in the last scene of Sherlock S01E01?
- Faiq
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Hodor bootstrap Paradox? Spoilers for the Game of Thrones
- Battlemage!
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Captain America Civil War Physics Question (spoilers)
- Daniel Lobo
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Could muggles defeat wizards in warfare?
- Sebastian Martinez
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Fictional Fireball Creates Warm Front
- GvZ
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Is the Iron Man suit realistic in present times?
- fvirani786
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Is Sherlock Holmes a Sci-fi novel?
- Zephyr007
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Is Nightfall by Asimov Overrated Despite Its Popularity?
- pixel
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What’s your favorite fictional character?
- ProfuselyQuarky
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"Dragons egg" by Robert L Forward
- k!rl
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Best Mash-up, "hard" SciFi and Fantasy?
- Noisy Rhysling
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Marvel's Doctor Strange: Read the Comic & See It On the Big Screen
- nsaspook
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Finding fellow Lord of the Rings fans to discuss the books and films
- James Holland
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Melancholia film: what's the science and meaning?
- Greg Bernhardt
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What made the soundtracks in Iron Eagle Road of the Gypsy so exceptional?
- NickTesla
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How Far Can Laser Beams Travel in Space - Is There a Limit?
- Dr Wu
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Is a force field like the one in Independence Day possible in real life?
- Nick tringali
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Are the Twilight Books Really That Bad?
- Sophia
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Roger Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber
- Khatti
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Why do people believe extraterrestrial life exists in our time?
- wolram
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Which Future Time Period Would You Choose to Explore?
- wolram
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Returning to Harry Potter after 10 years, now on book 4
- Sophia
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Where are the oldest sections of the Milky Way?
- Khatti
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Which Sci-fi novels explore a diverse range of biological concepts?
- Docscientist
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What SciFi universe would you live in?
- Greg Bernhardt
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Can a book from the future save a woman's life in the past?
- TaCoCaT
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Can a Light-Whip Exist in Star Wars?
- Flashbond
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Imaginary Planetary System
- Jamesavery88
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Hypervelocity cannons: Why not centrifugal?
- xpell
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The Hobbit -- Battle of 5 Armies
- strangerep
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Highest content of real physics Stargate/Star trek/Star wars
- Fizica7
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Favorite Halo game and thoughts on the series
- physics user1
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What is the significance of Horizon, the fan film released on Friday?
- SlowThinker
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Why does the new X-Files series get boring after episode 1?
- strangerep
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How does the photon torpedo work?
- wolram
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Heat-shield for a Mach 30 missile at 10km for 10 seconds?
- Treva31
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Heros Reborn: A Slow and Disappointing Reboot of the Original Series
- gjonesy
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Who is your favorite SciFi character?
- Greg Bernhardt
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How did C.S. Lewis depict artificial gravity in space travel fiction?
- Hornbein
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Why is Dr McCoy always mad? (into darkness movie)
- ppppparker
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Star Trek Beyond release date July 22 2016
- Imager
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Ex Machina misses the moral stakes of Caleb's choice
- DaveC426913
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What's so great about A Space Odyssey ?
- Hobold
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Which mildly futuristic devices got omitted in SF settings?
- Czcibor
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Is science fiction really more fantastical than science fantasy?
- tom aaron
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How Resilient Are Martian Shelters to X-Class Solar Flares?
- Dr Wu
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Is Star Trek Celebrating Christmas with Hilarious Humor? :smile:
- davenn
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What Would a 4D Road Race Look Like?
- Hornbein
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Can Eureka's holes be explained?
- WiseGreatTrixie
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Remake of the New Trek in Ape Fashion
- Dryson
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How do you like the short story "They're Made Out of Meat"
- Smattering
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Ridley Scott Talks 'Prometheus 2' Film
- Greg Bernhardt
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