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The Essential Doctor Who
Science and Technology
Essential doctor who issue 13 science and tech
Series Doctor Who
Country United Kingdom
Release date February 2018
Format Paperback
No. of pages 116
Original RRP £9.99
Other info
Editor Marcus Hearn
Published by Panini Magazines

In 2018 The Essential Doctor Who: Science and Technology was published by Panini UK Ltd.

Cover Blurb[]

FROM ARTRON ENERGY TO THE Z-BOMB - IDEAS AND INNOVATIONS FROM THE WORLDS OF DOCTOR WHO

Contents[]

  • Einstein Must Be Destroyed - Does scientific accuracy matter in Doctor Who? And how does science fact coexist with science fiction?
  • Artificial Intelligence - Intelligent robots were some of the Doctor's earliest opponents, but the series' depiction of computers has evolved.
  • The Cybermen - Ruthless determination and scientific ingenuity combine in a nightmarish prophecy for mankind.
  • The Daleks - These chilling combinations of mutant and machine are among the Doctor's most technologically advanced foes.
  • Genetic Manipulation - Some of Doctor Who's most dangerous villains have been experts in altering the DNA of living organisms.
  • Immortality - Technology can greatly expand natural lifespans, even offering immortality to some. But is this a blessing or a curse?
  • A Kettle and Some String - The Doctor's talent for lashing together random bits and pieces has often saved the day.
  • Medical Science - In a universe of medical possibilities, the best intentions can sometimes lead to tragic consequences.
  • Mind Control - Mental force, psychic energy and hypnotism are just some of the mind-control techniques employed by the Doctor's enemies.
  • Miniaturisation - Human miniaturisation is relatively commonplace in Earth's future, but it can sometimes occur as a result of accidents...
  • Robots, Android and Cyborgs - Some of the most endearing - and terrifying - characters in the history of the series have been entirely mechanical.
  • Sonic Devices - A guide to the Doctor's numerous sonic screwdrivers and the other sonic gadgets that have featured in the series.
  • Strange Phenomena - Not everything in the Doctor Who universe can be explained by conventional, or even futuristic science and technology.
  • Suspended Animation - Freezing, chemical embalming and enforced hibernation are among the most radical means of prolonging life.
  • Teleportation - Matter transference has had a profound effect on Earth society and saved the Doctor's life many times over...
  • The Time Lords - The people of Gallifrey possess unrivalled scientific knowledge and technological capability.
  • Time Travel - Time-travel technology is not exclusive to the Time Lords, although other races have sometimes struggled with its complexities...
  • The TARDIS - Exploring the many mysteries of the Doctor's ship, from its more mundane functions to its incredible power source.
  • Vehicles - The Doctor can transform even the most traditional-looking vehicle into something extraordinary.
  • Virtual Realities - It can be almost impossible to distinguish between real life and the dream states of the Doctor's strangest adventures.
  • Weapons - The most dangerous technology the Doctor has faced, from lethal handguns to devastating weapons of mass destruction.
  • The Science of Magic - How Cyberman co-creator Gerry Davis tried to explain one of the series' greatest mysteries with the application of technology.

Notes and other images[]

  • Panini Bookazine #16


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