Beyond Star Trek - Physics From Alien Invasions to the End of Time

<p>In the bestselling <i>The Physics of Star Trek, </i>the renowned theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss took readers on an entertaining and eye-opening tour of the <i>Star Trek</i> universe to see how it stacked up against the real universe. Now, responding to requests for more as well as to a number of recent exciting discoveries in physics and astronomy, Krauss takes a provocative look at how the laws of physics relate to notions from our popular culture -- not only <i>Star Trek,</i> but other films, shows, and popular lore -- from <i>Independence Day</i> to <i>Star Wars</i> to <i>The X-Files.</i> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>What's the difference between a flying saucer and a flying pretzel?</li>\n<li>Why didn't the aliens in <i>Independence Day </i>have to bother invading Earth to destroy it?</li>\n<li>What's new with warp drives?</li>\n<li>What's the most likely scenario for doomsday?</li>\n<li>Are ESP and telekinesis impossible?</li>\n<li>What do clairvoyance and time travel have in common?</li>\n<li>How might quantum mechanics ultimately affect the fate of life in the universe?</li>\n</ul>