Sci-Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible

Season 1

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What first appears to be a send-up of classic science fiction is in fact a thorough examination of the real-world science behind the sensationalism. In the pilot episode, the physics behind a hypothetical alien invasion are explained. With the help of scientists and engineers from NASA, JPL, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army, a major special effects studio, and various universities, the Sci-Fi Science crew explores force fields, lasers, lightning guns, rail guns, extrasolar planets and other "science fiction" concepts that are in fact, quite real. A campy, animation-rich alien invasion of Los Angeles provides the jumping-off point for real science demonstrations.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

How to Explore the Universe
E1
How to Explore the UniverseExploring the universe on a ship that can boldly go where no man has gone before isn't just a sci fi dream. Dr Michio Kaku reveals how we really could one day build a warp drive and set out on our own star trek.
How to Travel to a Parallel Universe
E2
How to Travel to a Parallel UniverseA gateway to a world of limitless possibilities. The parallel universes of science fiction turn out to be as real as they are fantastic. Dr Michio Kaku reveals how future civilizations could build a machine to reach one.
How to Blow Up a Planet
E3
How to Blow Up a PlanetThe crosshairs are lined up, a death ray is fired and a planet is vaporized. Sci fi fantasy? Not according to Dr Michio Kaku, who draws up blueprints to show how a real death star might work. The technology could be here sooner than you think!
How to Teleport
E4
How to TeleportTeleportation is sci fi's most exciting way to travel. Imagine zapping your molecules through space on a transporter beam right out of Star Trek - Dr Michio Kaku reveals how we might all one day be saying 'beam me up Scotty'.
How to Become Invisible
E5
How to Become InvisibleA cloak of invisibility isn't just some Harry Potter fantasy- Dr. Michio Kaku draws up the blueprints for a real invisibility cloak and reveals that vanishing into thin air could be much closer than we think.
How to Travel Through Time
E6
How to Travel Through TimeHurtling back in time to visit the dinosaurs is not an impossible fantasy! Dr Michio Kaku draws up blueprints for a working time machine that will let us visit the past and travel back to the future.
How to Build a Starship
E7
How to Build a StarshipHurtling across the galaxy in a starship powered by anti-matter isn't some sci fi writer's impossible dream, as Dr Michio Kaku proves when he reveals his blueprints for a spacecraft that can journey to the stars. Alpha Centaurii is nearer than you think.
How to Build a Light Saber
E8
How to Build a Light SaberMichio Kaku shows the theoretical physics behind building a light saber
How to Build a Sci Fi Robot
E9
How to Build a Sci Fi RobotMichio Kaku presents his design for creating an intelligent robot similar to those found inside of films such as Star Wars. Will his new design work?
How to Become a Superhero
E10
How to Become a SuperheroMichio Kaku reveals his plan to create a super suit which will give the wearer superpowers equivalent to that of the superheroes found in comic books! This can all be done using the laws of physics.
How to Build a Fying Saucer
E11
How to Build a Fying SaucerDefying gravity and hurtling through space: the flying saucer is the ultimate science fiction vehicle. Using cutting-edge research and theoretical physics, Dr. Michio Kaku reveals how one day we could all be using the aliens' favorite mode of transport.
How to Build a Force Field
E12
How to Build a Force FieldEvery starship needs armor to protect it from asteroids and enemy attack- Dr. Michio Kaku reveals how cutting edge science could be used to create force fields that might one day save our space craft from an alien onslaught.