Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible

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.

2009 HD TV-G United States English

Michio Kaku

Documentary Reality-tv

S1E1 - How to Explore the Universe 2009-12-01

Exploring the universe on a ship that can boldly go where no man has gone before isnt 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.

S1E2 - How to Travel to a Parallel Universe 2009-12-01

A 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.

S1E3 - How to Blow Up a Planet 2009-12-08

The 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!

S1E4 - How to Teleport 2009-12-15

Teleportation is sci fis 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.

S1E5 - How to Become Invisible 2009-12-22

A cloak of invisibility isnt 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.

S1E6 - How to Travel Through Time 2009-12-29

Hurtling 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.

S1E7 - How to Build a Starship 2010-01-05

Hurtling across the galaxy in a starship powered by anti-matter isnt some sci fi writers 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.

S1E8 - How to Build a Light Saber 2010-01-12

Michio Kaku shows the theoretical physics behind building a light saber

S1E9 - How to Build a Sci Fi Robot 2010-01-19

Michio 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?

S1E10 - How to Become a Superhero 2010-01-26

Michio 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.

S1E11 - How to Build a Fying Saucer 2010-02-09

Defying 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.

S1E12 - How to Build a Force Field 2010-02-16

Every 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.

S2E12 - Shapeshifting Transformer 2010-11-10

According to Hollywood, evil robots are all around us, disguised as cars and trucks. But what the movies dont explain is what kind of mechanical power allows a Camero to stand up and move around like a human. Dr. Michio Kaku is on a quest to build a real life shapeshifting Transformer. On the way, he takes a ride in the amazing hydraulic cars of New Yorks Lunatic Low Riders and explains the awesome power of a hydraulic smashing crane. At Pittsburgh Zoo, he gets an audience with Natures greatest transformer — a color changing, shapeshifting, fifty pound hunk of muscle that can squeeze itself through a hole the size of a quarter. Over at Carnegie Mellon, researchers are more impressed with the abilities of the snake. Their robotic serpent can adapt itself to any terrain as it searches for the survivors of disasters. Its modular design impresses Michio as he puts the finishing touches to his very own version of Optimus Prime.

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