Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics & Math in Fantasy Science Fiction- Book

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This breaks down the science behind popular science fiction and fantasy concepts, from space elevators to time travel. The focus is on analyzing the feasibility of phenomena like flying cars, shape-shifting, and interstellar travel, using physics and math to explain what might be possible and what would remain impossible. By bridging the gap between fantasy and real-world science, it offers a deeper understanding of how these creative ideas stack up against scientific principles. Through this lens, readers gain insight into how fiction sometimes aligns with reality, and other times diverges completely.