In a new article, Popular Science addresses the The Science of Sci-Fi by asking what science fiction films can teach us about space travel. This is just one example of the various ways that films and television - especially those of the science fiction genre - can be used to highlight important physics principles and lessons. Combining entertainment and education is one of the most potent tools available for helping students absorb these concepts.

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