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Hollywood Science: Good for Hollywood, Bad for Science?

Posted by on Jun 30, 2011 in mediabar, Multimedia | Comments Off on Hollywood Science: Good for Hollywood, Bad for Science?

Hollywood Science: Good for Hollywood, Bad for Science?

From the American Chemical Society, March 21, 2011

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Dr. Kiki’s Science Hour: Science Goes to Hollywood

Posted by on Jun 6, 2011 in mediabar, Multimedia | Comments Off on Dr. Kiki’s Science Hour: Science Goes to Hollywood

Dr. Kiki’s Science Hour: Science Goes to Hollywood

Dr. Kirsten Sanford and Leo Laporte chat with Sidney about Hollywood science.

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The Reality of Iron Man

Posted by on Jun 5, 2011 in mediabar, Multimedia | Comments Off on The Reality of Iron Man

The Reality of Iron Man

How realistic are the science and physics behind Iron Man? How close are humans to having technologies like the Iron Man suit and power sources like the Arc...

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CU Science Update: Hollywood Science

Posted by on Jun 5, 2011 in mediabar, Multimedia | Comments Off on CU Science Update: Hollywood Science

CU Science Update: Hollywood Science

It is often said that good stories trump good science. When it’s convenient for the plot line, science will often take a back seat. But the portrayal of science, and scientists in movies is usually filled with blunders and...

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How powerful is unstoppable?

Posted by on Jun 5, 2011 in mediabar, Multimedia | Comments Off on How powerful is unstoppable?

How powerful is unstoppable?

How realistic is the science and physics behind the new movie Unstoppable? How much power does that unstoppable train really...

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