The science of sci-fi

[Dioltach]

An interesting article on the BBC's website about the realism of science in sci-fi media. It also links to some other interesting pieces in the BBC's Magazine section.

 

[Derren]

A nice read. And I am happy that they specifically mention Babylon 5 as they tried to use correct science in a lot of cases. Inertia, gravity generation (except for some locations) and they even have soundless space in some scenes (battle scenes where the camera floats in space have sound for the audience, but when inside a spacecraft there is no outside sound). Plus, the pilots are standing (or lie on their backs, depending on your point of reference) instead of sitting on a chair in zero g.

 

[Morrus]

IIRC, BSG made efforts to do the silence in space thing

 

[Umbran]

IIRC, BSG made efforts to do the silence in space thing

Yes, but as I recall, they also had a magic cylon baby with blood that could cure cancer. Not exactly a milestone in terms of scientific accuracy