Best scifi movies 100 mind bending science fiction films time out. Examine topics that currently seem so far out of the realm of possibility, such as invisibility cloaks, teleportation. Welcome to scifi science as a professional scientist with a phd in science and who loves science fiction and fantasy, i thought it would be a great idea to explore the true science behind scifi and fantasy, to explore what could really be possible and what is most likely never possible. It goes into the physics of what would be needed for some of the scifi stuff light sabers, transporters, phasers, etc to actually happen in todays world or in the future. Explore the world of the seemingly impossible with the allnew series sci fi science. Sci fi science physics of the impossible season 1 episode. Physics of the impossible is available to watch and stream on syfy. Professor michio kaku, explores the world of science fiction and explains the. As kaku explains the principles of science, he suggests methods and shows various diagrams of the concept he starts by explaining a science topic, and shows diagrams to demonstrate the principles.
Physics of the impossible, based on his book physics of the impossible. This is a list of science fiction films release in the 2010s. Physics of the impossible is a science show hosted by michio kaku. Sci fi science physics of the impossible s01e06 how to travel through time. Michio kaku reveals his theory on how to create a gateway or portal that leads to a parallel universe similar to those found inside of the movie stargate.
Michio kaku brings physics to bear on the most iconic scene in sci fi and designs a star fighter that could blow up a moonsized death star. Hosted by internationallyrenowned physicist and cofounder of string field theory, dr. What first appears to be a sendup of classic science fiction is in fact a. I have put together the scifi writers guide to quantum physics for the writers among you. Sci fi science physics of the impossible season 1 episode 3 kalps izde. Physics of the impossible also called science of the impossible is an american documentary television series on science which first aired in the united states on december 1, 2009. From terminator to star wars, no sci fi movie is complete without an. Although sometimes kaku does beat a topic to death, this book is very easy to. No need to waste time endlessly browsingheres the entire lineup of new movies and tv shows streaming on netflix this month. Dr michio kaku reveals how we really could one day build a warp drive and set out on our.
Michio kaku reveals how one day we could all be using the aliens favorite mode of transport. Using cuttingedge research and theoretical physics, dr. From terminator to star wars, no sci fi movie is complete without an intelligent robot. Recently we praised the latest scifi blockbuster iron man for including so many realworld technologies it makes a change, since all too often hollywoods use of science. Michio kaku returns to tackle how mankind will deal with reallife situations from the world of science fiction. Scifi movies 2010 every scifi movie released in 2010. He visits brookhaven national laboratorys atom smasher where particles are accelerated to near light speed, and. Michio kaku reveals how artificial intelligence will be created and how smart robots could threaten us all. Michio kaku is an eminent physicist and futurologist, who knows how ideas like time travel, invisibility cloaks and worm holes in space might actually be made to work. List of science fiction films of the 2010s wikipedia. With michio kaku, zorikh lequidre, luke crowe, paul davies. Explorations, quotes, religion interview 2010 duration. What first appears to be a sendup of classic science fiction is in fact a thorough examination of the realworld science behind the sensationalism.
Kaku addresses a technological concept from science fiction and. Kaku theorizes how humans could literally explode a planet. Physics of the impossible is an american documentary television series on science which first aired in the united states on december 1, 2009. Michio kaku, this series poses the idea that science fiction may not be so far from science fact. In season two of science channels hit series sci fi science. Who else had the balls to blow up the white house, full frame, just for kicks. The parallel universes of science fiction turn out to be. Physics of the impossible season 1 episode 2 part 1 duration. The universe of film from alien to zardoz covers the broad and widening range of sciencefiction movies. Hurtling back in time to visit the dinosaurs is not an impossible fantasy. Ron walsworth uses cutting edge science and existing technology to show how. During this fascinating series, he uses a combination of the latest research and advanced technology to reveal the science behind a series of notions from the world of. Michio kaku on a quest to discover the science behind the sci fi and find out how to bring your favorite futuristic tech to life. Physics of the impossible brand new to discovery science, internationallyrenowned physicist dr micho kaku examines the realities of the seemingly impossible.
Its author, michio kaku, is a theoretical physicist who helped define string theory. Scifi science physices of the impossible season 1 episode 6 how to travel through time part 1. Michio kaku, this series poses the idea that science. Exploring the universe on a ship that can boldly go where no man has gone before isnt just a sci fi dream. In physics of the impossible, the renowned physicist michio kaku explores to what extent the technologies and devices of science fiction such as phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel that are deemed equally impossible today might well become commonplace in the future. Kaku addresses a technological concept from science fiction and designs his own theoretical version of the.
A selection of some of the retro graphics shots created for the 2nd series of sci fi science physics of the impossible. Five science fiction movies that get the science right. Michio kaku, in collaboration with science, hosted a documentary, sci fi science. A scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force. Sci fi science physics of the impossible season 1 episode 1. A scientific exploration into the world of phasers. Physics of the impossible, by michio kaku precognition may not be possible, but a speculative physicist can. A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossiblefrom death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaksrevealing to what extent such technologies might be achievable decades or millennia. Its the cry at the heart of hundreds of sci fi movies but what would we do if a hostile alien race really were intent on invading. Cyborg army science fiction is full of terrifying man machines whose awesome power. It explains some of the more detailed physics in a way that a nonphysics person can understand and stretch the mind as well.
The parallel universes of science fiction turn out to be as real as they are fantastic. Sci fi science physics of the impossible s01 ep09 how to build a sci fi robot hd watch. Michio kaku shows viewers how humans might explore the universe one just like the crew of the starship enterprise. That terrible movie with hilary swank and aaron eckhart where a team of scientists travel to earths core to save humanity. Our resident film physicist tackles the final frontier and finds some key pointers for our own space travels.
A scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel is a book by theoretical physicist michio kaku. Without even the help of morgan freeman and his wormhole, sci fi season moves over to discovery science on monday 23 rd may. Michio kaku on a quest to discover the science behind the sci fi and find out how to bring. In the pilot episode, the physics behind a hypothetical alien invasion are explained. In a brand new series of scifi science, theoretical physicist michio kaku, takes real science out into the universe. Michio kakus lecture on physics of the impossible, he discusses. Scifi science physics of the impossible season 1 episde 6 how to travel. In physics of the impossible, the renowned physicist michio kaku explores to what extent the technologies and devices of science description. Could we biomorph a nearby planet into earth mark ii, save the planet from an asteroid impact or use dolphins as a way of decoding alien transmissions. Physics of the impossible, premiering wednesday, september 1, at 10 pm et, worldrenowned physicist and bestselling author dr.
Episode four, titled how to teleport, mentions that mind uploading via techniques such as quantum entanglement and whole brain emulation using an advanced mri machine may enable people to be. These films include core elements of science fiction, but can cross into other genres. All of which makes selecting the 100 best scifi films as tricky as. Physics of the impossible by michio kaku goodreads. Discovery ch sci fi science 12of25 how to build a force field ac3 mvgroup org.
There is a lot of reference to well known movies star trek, back to the future, etc. Sci fi science physics of the impossible season 1 episode 9. The series is hosted by theoretical physicist michio kaku and is based on his book physics of the impossible. Physics of the impossible, worldrenowned physicist and bestselling author dr. Kaku uses discussion of speculative technologies to introduce topics of fundamental physics to the reader. Whether nostalgic for the future or fastforwarding to the present, the scifi movie guide. A fascinating exploration of the interface between science and science fiction.
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