The Essential Doctor Who Science and Technology | |
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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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