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Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
4d ago
In Star Trek, they mention a Chromo-electric pulse and Chromo-electric force field. I know chromo-electric fields hold the nuclear force together with gluons but could a highly advanced civilization use chromo-electric fields for weapons or protection ..read more
Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
6d ago
I have questions.
I am 58% of the way through, so not looking for story lore; I'm trying to understand what the Radchaai are.
Breq is Radchaai and an ancillary. She was once a ship brain.
Anaander Mianaai is Radchaai. She has multiple ancillaries; does it follow then that she too is the...
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Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
2w ago
Once decades ago I watched a movie where solar eclipse made a woman vanished standing in a tree. Then she appeared during the next solar eclipse. Anyone remember the title of the movie?
I'd like to watch any solar eclipse movie where portals were opened during the eclipse. Do you have any in...
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Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
1M ago
Just watched Oppenheimer. It's amazing how they can make the bomb explode at first try, and also dropped them at Nagasaki and Hiroshima at first try. Is it possible that it's easier to make an atomic bomb than assumed by the public?
If we will have a Manhattan Project II. What is the most...
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Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
1M ago
Thought this sounded exciting, if nothing else then as possible basis for a discussion.
Toward the Stars: Technological, Ethical, and Sociopolitical Dimensions of Interstellar Exploration.
Regards.
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Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
1M ago
After finishing the book, I am pretty sure that I have read a short history, or a part of a long history, that has substantially the same plot that the final events. Could it be some extract published by Weir online? I do not think it was just a spoilering review, because the decision driving to...
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Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
1M ago
I sincerely recommend this comic:
Wiki link to Universal War One.
There are sites where you can read it for free. I'll let you find those yourself (or crazy thought: you could actually buy it!). Using the free sites you'll need a serious add-blocker, Also you'll want to load whole comics...
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Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
1M ago
I recently picked up Stephen Coonts, "Saucer" at a public library book sale. Have just finished it, a very fast read 340 pages. In another thread I learned:
jrmichler said:
If you start a thread there, I could reply and say that the two following books, Saucer - The Conquest and Saucer - Savage Planet are...
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Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
1M ago
I'm considering getting into watching The Expanse. My main question is should I read the books first? Most series books are better, but time is limited and I have a ton of books I'm already reading lol ..read more
Physics Forums » Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
2M ago
I have long pondered the question of whether it is possible to extinguish an ongoing atomic explosion. From a practical standpoint, it is certainly possible that currently it is a supernatural, if not impossible, task. However, from a theoretical standpoint, I cannot stop thinking about all...
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