The Science(ish) of… Stranger Things

The Science(ish) of… Stranger Things

The Science(ish) of… Stranger Things

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The Science(ish) of… Stranger Things

2021

0h 25m

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Overview

Comedian Sophie Duker, science nerd Rick Edwards and quantum physicist Dr Michael Brooks dissect the science of Netflix’s Stranger Things, sorting the nanoscience from the nonsense.

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Dragonfly Film and Television Productions

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3 featured cast members

Starring

Sophie Duker

Sophie Duker

Self

Rick Edwards

Rick Edwards

Self

Michael Brooks

Self

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Directed by: Leo McCrea

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