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Fantasy Science Pt. 19: GATTACA, Genetic Engineering & CRISPR
Fantasy Science Pt. 19: GATTACA, Genetic Engineering & CRISPR

Today we are going to look at the biotech tool called CRISPR that may have the potential to bring the future depicted by Gattaca to life.

Fantasy Science Pt. 18: Transfiguration In HARRY POTTER & Chemistry

One of the coolest fields of magic in Harry Potter is that of transfiguration: turning one thing into another. How does it relate to real life science?

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Cinema Moments Of 2018

For our latest Staff Inquiry, we are discussing something a bit different: not our favorite films, but our favorite moments from 2018 films.

Fantasy Science Pt. 17: The 3D Glasses Of DOCTOR WHO
Fantasy Science Pt. 17: The 3D Glasses Of DOCTOR WHO

EM Waves. Polarization. 3D. Have you heard terms like these flying around sci-fi movies and TV? Have you ever wondered about their scientific accuracy?

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Classic Era Noirs
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Classic Era Noirs

This month’s Staff Inquiry is all about our most beloved examples of film noir, picking from the classic era of the ’40s and ’50s.

Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER
Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER

In the 16th part of Fantasy Science, we are going to look at how the extendable ears from Harry Potter might work in the muggle world. Let’s begin.

Fantasy Science Pt. 15: SUPERNATURAL & EMF Detectors
Fantasy Science Pt. 15: SUPERNATURAL & EMF Detectors

Electromagnetism. Force. EMF. Have you heard terms like these flying around in sci-fi? Have you wondered how accurately films & TV portray real science?

Staff Inquiry: Scenes That Scarred Us
Staff Inquiry: Scenes That Scarred Us

Some scenes have a lasting impact – the Film Inquiry team dredges up some of the most gruesome and horrifying scenes that they couldn’t ever forget.

Video Dispatches: Holiday Gift Edition Vol. 1
Staff Inquiry: Films That Took A Second Viewing To Appreciate

The brilliance of some movies just isn’t evident on a first viewing, whether it be due to our age or the film’s density; here are some that needed a second watch to fully appreciate.

Fantasy Science Pt. 14: Aeroponics & STAR TREK VOYAGER
Fantasy Science Pt. 14: Aeroponics & STAR TREK VOYAGER

So, NASA wants to take us to Mars soon, but what are we going to eat? We can now grow food in space, and engineers were inspired by Star Trek’s aeroponics!

Staff Inquiry: Favorite 2018 Emmy Series Nominees (Drama, Comedy & Limited)
Staff Inquiry: Favorite 2018 Emmy Series Nominees (Drama, Comedy & Limited)

The Film Inquiry team presents its favorite 2018 Emmy series nominees – drama, comedy and limited series. Which are you hoping will win?

Fantasy Science Pt. 13: Faster Than Light Travel In Sci-fi & Real Life Part II

Hyperspace. Quantum physics. Faster than light. Have you heard terms like these flying around the…

Staff Inquiry: Favorite 2018 Emmy Acting Nominees (Comedy and Limited Series)
Staff Inquiry: Favorite 2018 Emmy Acting Nominees (Comedy & Limited Series)

With the Emmys just a short week away, the Film Inquiry team argues why each of the Emmy Acting Nominees should win the coveted award.

Fantasy Science Pt. 12: Faster than Light Travel In Sci-fi & Real Life
Fantasy Science Pt. 12: Faster than Light Travel In Sci-fi & Real Life

Will humans ever be able to travel at speeds faster than light? Will we ever go into hyperspace, subspace, or jump between stars? Let’s dive into the science.

Staff Inquiry: Favourite 2018 Emmy Acting Nominees
Staff Inquiry: Favourite 2018 Emmy Acting Nominees

With the Emmys just a few short weeks away, the Film Inquiry team argues why each of the Emmy Acting Nominees should win the coveted award.