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The Science of Harry Potter

The Spellbinding Science Behind the Magic, Gadgets, Potions, and More!
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The Science of Harry Potter by Mark Brake and Jon Chase explores the magical elements of the beloved Harry Potter series through the lens of real-world science. The authors delve into the science of potions, creatures, and other magical phenomena, offering readers an engaging and informative look at where the magic of the series meets scientific principles and theories. It's a captivating read for those curious about the intersection of fantasy and reality.
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If you're fascinated by the magical world of wizards and keen to uncover the real science behind spells and potions, this book will delight you. It combines scientific insights with the enchanting universe of wands and wizardry, making it a perfect read for both science enthusiasts and fans of magical adventures.

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Harry Potter has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Often perceived as a supernatural force, magic captivates and delights its audience because of its seeming ability to defy physics and logic. But did you ever wonder if science has any explanation for these fantastic feats?

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Harry Potter has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Often perceived as a supernatural force, magic captivates and delights its audience because of its seeming ability to defy physics and logic. But did you ever wonder if science has any explanation for these fantastic feats?

The Science of Harry Potter examines the scientific principles behind some of your favourite characters, spells, items, and scenes from the Harry Potter universe, providing in-depth analysis and scientific facts to support its theories.

The scientific questions examined within this book include:

Will we ever see an invisibility cloak? How hazardous is a flying broomstick? How has medicine made powerful potions from peculiar plants? Can scientists ever demonstrate Wingardium Leviosa? Is it possible to stupefy someone? And many more!

Witches and wizards alike will be fascinated by the merging of this improbable realm and real science.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631582370

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Racehorse Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Mark Brake developed the world's first science and science fiction degree in 1999. He also launched the world's first astrobiology degree in 2005. He's communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattle's Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Movies. He was one of the founding members of NASA's Astrobiology Institute Science Communication Group. He has written more than a dozen books, including Alien Life Imagined for Cambridge University Press in 2012. Mark also tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes road shows.

Jon Chase is a freelance science communicator with an honors degree in aerospace engineering and a master's degree in communicating science. After producing a science rap video for NASA about astrobiology in 2008, the Guardian identified him as "the next big thing" in education. Jon has worked with the BBC, the Open University, the Science Museum, the Royal Society, and the Royal Institution. He tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes shows.

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