Reel Science is an Inverse series that reveals the real (and fake) science behind your favorite movies and TV.
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.
Can You Stop A Tornado? Atmospheric Scientists Reveal the Truth About the Biggest Plot Point in ‘Twisters’
Even if you could, doesn't mean you should.
Note To Hollywood: Nobody Faked The Moon Landing
Is the new rom-com Fly Me To The Moon good fun or a new path to damaging conspiracy theories?
The Aliens from 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Most Closely Resemble This Shocking Animal
Don’t worry, they don’t hunt humans.
What Spider-Man 2 Gets Right (and Wrong) About Bionic Limbs
As bionic prosthetics become more advanced, is there any cause for concern?
The Fundamental Aspect of Human Emotion that ‘Inside Out 2’ Gets Completely Wrong
Emotions don't appear out of nowhere when we enter puberty.