The science of Interstellar: astrophysics, but not as we know it, Interstellar
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While the latest sci-fi blockbuster sports a veneer of scientific accuracy, its plot requires fantasies of science fiction to work out, says astrophysicist <strong>Roberto Trotta</strong>
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The Physics of the Interstellar Medium [Book]
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Five articles you need to check out on the future of astronomy and astrophysics
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How Realistic is the Movie Interstellar?, by Ali
About the Book In New York Times bestseller Extraterrestrial, Avi Loeb, Chair of Harvard's Astronomy Department, presented a theory that shook the scientific community: our solar system, Loeb claimed, had been visited by a piece of advanced alien technology from a distant star. This provocative and persuasive argument opened thousands of minds to the vast possibilities of our universe and the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth.
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Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars [Book]
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The science of Interstellar: astrophysics, but not as we know it, Interstellar
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The scientific accuracy of Interstellar is unmatched. : r/interstellar
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2022 – Our first step to an interstellar future - Sify
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Interstellar should be shown in school science lessons, says top academic journal, The Independent
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Julie Payette quote: The science behind Interstellar is interesting, because some of it
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The Science of Interstellar by Kip Thorne - Audiobook