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020			_a9781786492234
041			_aeng
080			_a791 _bEDW
100			_aEdwards, Rick
245			_aScience (ish) _bThe Peculiar Science Behind the Movies
260			_bAtlantic Books _c2018 _aLondon
300			_aviii, 284 p.
520			_a"Bright, nerdy and funny! Of course I loved it." Dara O BriainCan we resurrect dinosaurs, Jurassic Park-style? Are we living in The Matrix's digital simulation? Do aliens with acid blood exist somewhere in the universe? Will we ever go back and visit 1955? And just why were the original Planet of the Ape movies so terrible?In Science(ish), Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks confront all the questions that your favourite movies provoke. Inspired by their award-winning podcast, this popular (hopefully) science (definitely) book dedicates each chapter to a different sci-fi classic, and wittily explores the fascinating issues that arise. Covering movies from 28 Days Later to Ex Machina, this is a joyous ride through astrophysics, neuroscience, psychology, botany, artificial intelligence, evolution, and plenty more subjects you've always wanted to grasp. Now's your chance: stylishly designed and illustrated throughout, Science(ish) is the perfect gift for every curious mind.
650			_aScience in motion pictures
650			_aScience
690			_aGeneral
700			_aBrooks, Dr. Michael
942			_cBK
999			_c58909 _d58909