Sci Fi / Sci Fact
Experts from the MacDiarmid Institute take an idea from fiction and see how it stands up to scientific scrutiny.
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Santa Claus
Tonight's the night the magic happens. Old St Nick sets off from the North Pole and delivers presents to children all around the world. How does he do it? Read more Audio
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A time traveling DeLorean & Hovercars
From a time-travelling DeLorean to a future where hovercars are everywhere, the movie Back to the Future is a dream for sci fi-loving petrol heads - but could it be a reality? Read more Audio
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Adamantium
Adamantium is the indestructible material infused onto the skeleton of mutant X-men hero - Wolverine. But what is it really? Read more Audio
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Dilithium Crystals
Dilithium Crystals have been around since the origins of Star Trek. They regulate matter and anti-matter in the Starship Enterprise's warp core. But what are they? Read more Audio
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Flubber
Flubber has been around since 1961 when the mad scientist Professor Brainard discovered the flying rubber. It got a re-vamp with Robin Williams in the late 90s, but how realistic is it? Read more Audio
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TRAILER: Getting to the science behind the fiction
Listen in to hear New Zealand's brightest scientific minds discuss the merits of pop culture plot-drivers. From Wolverine's adamantium-fused skeleton to Star Trek's dilithium crystals. Read more Audio
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