Reel Science is an Inverse series that reveals the real (and fake) science behind your favorite movies and TV.
We’re Still Trying To Make The Mandalorian Jetpack A Reality
No well-dressed man should be without one.
Can We Talk To Trees? The Surprising Science Behind Plant “Intelligence”
The new Tony Leung drama Silent Friend gives new meaning to the term “tree huggers.”
The Truth About The Pharaoh's Curse And The Mummy's Revenge
An old legend has a long afterlife.
'Project Hail Mary’s' Relativity Problem Is More Complicated Than You Think
How Ryland Grace nails the science of time dilation and why it’s reasonable that Rocky doesn’t understand the concept at all.
Millions Of People Suffer From Insomnia. Is It As Bad As Movies Make It Look?
Or, could it be worse?
What Sci-Fi Gets So Wrong About Suspended Animation
The idea of extending life with deep sleep has been a sci-fi staple for decades. So, how close are we?
It’s Time To Rethink Cozy Games
We dig into the science of cozy games — and find far more than a comfy escape.
'Jurassic World Rebirth' Perfectly Delivers One of Science’s Biggest Ethical Dilemmas
The latest dino blockbuster has us asking the question again: Should we ever bring back extinct species?
