Beyond Star Trek: From Alien Invasions to the End of Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780060977573)

In the bestselling The Physics of Star Trek, the renowned theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss took readers on an entertaining and eye-opening tour of the Star Trek universe to see how it stacked up against the real universe. Now, responding to requests for more as well as to a number of recent exciting discoveries in physics and astronomy, Krauss takes a provocative look at how the laws of physics relate to notions from our popular culture -- not only Star Trek, but other films, shows, and popular lore -- from Independence Day to Star Wars to The X-Files.

• What's the difference between a flying saucer and a flying pretzel?

• Why didn't the aliens in Independence Day have to bother invading Earth to destroy it?
• What's new with warp drives?

• What's the most likely scenario for doomsday?

• Are ESP and telekinesis impossible?

• What do clairvoyance and time travel have in common?

• How might quantum mechanics ultimately affect the fate of life in the universe?

Author: Lawrence M. Krauss
ISBN-10: 0060977574
ISBN-13: 9780060977573
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Language: English
Published: 11/04/1998
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.30w x 0.60d