Reel Science is an Inverse series that reveals the real (and fake) science behind your favorite movies and TV.

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?
The Dumbest Star Wars Trope Is Also Somehow The Most Scientifically Accurate
Missing planets? That literally happens all the time.
This “Antiquated” Star Trek Tech Could Actually Be The Future Of Space Travel
Could giant sails be the next big breakthrough in space travel? Bet on it.
New Netflix Thriller ‘Don’t Move’ Makes Drug-Induced Paralysis Look Scary. It's Actually Worse.
The film gets a few things wrong about paralytic agents.
Can We Talk to Whales? Star Trek Says Yes. Science Says Maybe
The science of speaking to sea creatures is real-ish. But we’re not at the Star Trek level, yet.
Star Trek's Science Advisor Reveals How Starfleet Quietly Fixed Relativity
It’s all about the warp bubbles.
5 Facts ‘Twisters’ Got Right About Tornadoes
The latest meteorological blockbuster left these tornado experts impressed.