The Science of Star Trek

The Science of Star Trek

Release Date:  1/18/1995
Country of Release:  USA
Length:  48 minutes
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Medium:  Video
Genre:  DOC
Release Message:  How real is the 'science' in Star Trek? Andre Bormanis shares clips from the movies and TV series are used to illustrate the concepts of: faster-than-light travel, time travel, and more. Featuring Stephen Hawking.
Description:  How real is the 'science' in Star Trek? This documentary compares and contrasts the scientific principles in Star Trek with current science. Many clips from the Star Trek movies and TV series are used to illustrate the concepts of: faster-than-light travel, time travel, anti-particle physics, medical imaging, extrasolar planets, extraterrestrial life and intelligence (SETI and the Drake equation), artificial intelligence, robotics, and matter transmission.