Was The Nostalgic Music In ‘Argylle’ Crucial To The Plot?
In the energetic spy adventure, music helps a shy novelist remember who she actually is. There’s some science to how music triggers memories.
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How Scientifically Accurate Are The Sharks In ‘Meg 2: The Trench’?
The new monster action flick plays fast and loose with ancient shark science, but this megalodon researcher doesn’t mind that much.
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In ‘The Pod Generation,’ Pregnancy Goes High-Tech
In the film “The Pod Generation,” a couple finds out what it’s like to grow their baby inside a pod. But how will the technology affect society?
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Revisiting The Nuclear Age With ‘Oppenheimer’
In Christopher Nolan’s new film, moviegoers will face the United States’ contentious nuclear history.
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30 Years Later, ’Jurassic Park’ Still Inspires
Paleontologists talk about the lasting legacy of ‘Jurassic Park’ and explain how their work was inspired by the classic film.
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Star Trek’s Science Advisor Reveals The Real Astrophysics On Screen
Astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald talks about consulting on the famous series and the real (and fictional) science on screen.
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Recasting The Climate Movement In ‘How To Blow Up A Pipeline’
A new environmental thriller raises big questions about the goals and methods of climate activists.
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It’s Spacetime And Science Season At The Oscars
From multiverses to volcanoes, this year’s Academy Award nominees include many pictures where science drives the plot.
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‘All That Breathes:’ A Story Of Two Brothers Saving New Delhi’s Raptors
The Oscar-nominated documentary follows two brothers on their mission to save black kites.