Explore the science behind some of your favorite popular science fictions - from escaping a black hole to riding a space elevator to the stars - in this illustrated guide from a NASA consultant and presenter of the popular podcast Tested OffWorld. Whether it's researching new technologies, theories, or potential alien scenarios, the creators and directors of our favorite science fiction often push the boundaries of real science, leaving viewers and fans to wonder: "Can this really happen?"

In the book Out There: The Science Behind Sci-Fi Film and TV, author and director Ariel Waldman explores the fascinating real science behind some of the most beloved space science fictions, from traveling faster than light to AI ships, lunar hibernation, and the fantasy of life on other planets. Each chapter delves into specific situations or scientific questions that often appear in pop culture science fiction. Aided by interviews with diverse scientists, educators, authors, and journalists, Out There takes science fiction fans, cinephiles, and popular science enthusiasts on a journey to the farthest depths of space, revealing how thin the gap is between fiction and reality.

Pages: 144, Year of Publication: 1128, Dimensions: 19.8x19.8cm