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