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EXPLORE THE WORLD OF THE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE WITH REOWNED PHYSICIST MICHIO KAKU ON SCI FI SCIENCE
- Series looks at futuristic ideas and inventions that could turn to reality not far from today -

Could a real life Death Star ever actually be built? Would we one day be sending our superhero suits for dry cleaning along with our regular work wear? Internationally-renowned physicist Dr Michio Kaku thinks so, and he believes that science fiction may not be so far from science fact. In Discovery Channel's new series SCI FI SCIENCE, Dr Kaku investigates the likelihood of popular sci-fi beliefs and ideas that currently seem beyond the realm of possibility, and shows us that these technologies could materialise sooner than we think.

In the realm of physics research, Dr Michio Kaku is best known as the co-founder of String Field Theory and his goal in life is to help complete Einstein's dream of the 'Theory of Everything'. Yet the brilliant physicist is also known for breaking down complicated physics concepts simple enough for any layman to understand. In SCI FI SCIENCE, Dr Kaku examines the realities of the seemingly impossible, which have long baffled and entertained sci-fi aficionados worldwide.

Featuring the latest research and most recent technologies, SCI FI SCIENCE takes a look at things such as Lightsabers, Star Ships, Death Stars, and Warp Drives. Discover the science and realities behind these and other notions from the sci-fi world that are pushing the boundaries of technology and human ingenuity. Impossible? That's what we said decades ago about man walking on the moon.

SCI FI SCIENCE episode descriptions:

Lightsaber
A sword made of pure light that can cut through anything, the Lightsaber is a truly awesome weapon. But that is not just sci-fi fantasy - Dr Michio Kaku reveals how we could one day build a real working Lightsaber.

Planetbuster
The crosshairs are lined up, a death ray is fired and a planet is vapourised. Geek fantasy? Not according to Dr Michio Kaku, who draws up the blueprints to show how a real Death Star might work.

Force Fields
Every starship needs armour and Force Fields are the ultimate protection against asteroids, space debris 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 crafts from an alien onslaught. 

Robots
From Terminator to Star Wars, no sci-fi movie is complete without an intelligent robot. Dr Michio Kaku explains how artificial intelligence will be created and how the rise smart robots could threaten us all.

Star Ships
Hurtling across the galaxy in a starship powered by anti-matter isn't some sci-fi writer's impossible dream as Dr Michio Kaku reveals his blueprints for a spacecraft that can journey to the stars and shows Alpha Centaurii could be nearer than you think.

Warp Drive
Power up your imagination as Dr Michio Kaku demonstrates how we could build a Warp Drive and explore the universe on a ship that can boldly go where no man has gone before.

Parallel Universe
Dr Michio Kaku reveals how future civilisations could build a machine to reach the Parallel Universe - a gateway to a world of limitless possibilities.

Super Suits
The strength to lift cars, run faster than a train and see through solid walls - superhero powers are every kid's dream. Dr Michio Kaku designs a suit that would give the wearer the super powers of a comic book superhero.

Teleportation
Teleportation sounds like sci-fi fantasy but it may not be so far-fetched after all as Dr Michio Kaku discovers how we might all one day be saying "beam me up Scotty".

Time Machine          
Fancy a trip back to the dinosaurs? Dr Michio Kaku draws up the blueprints for a Time Machine that will let us visit the past and future.

Invisibility
Embrace your inner Harry Potter as Dr Michio Kaku devises an Invisibility cloak and demonstrates that vanishing into thin air could be easier than saying "Abracadabra".

Flying Saucers        
Defying gravity and hurtling through space, Flying Saucers are the ultimate sci-fi vehicle. Dr Michio Kaku reveals how one day we could all be using the aliens' favorite mode of transportation.