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Sometimes Hollywood really does get the science right. And when it does, you probably have real-life scientists like Caltech’s Sean Carroll or tech-savvy filmmakers like James Cameron to thank.

Almost 1 million criminal cases may be compromised each year in the United States because suspects don't understand their constitutional rights, according to research presented at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.

Young women given the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) paroxetine, also known as the antidepressant drug Paxil, are less likely to cry when watching an emotional movie, according to preliminary research published in Psychopharmacology.

Imagine Science Films is a non-profit organization committed to promoting a high-level dialogue between scientists and filmmakers. ISF encourages a greater collaboration between scientists who dedicate their lives to studying the world and filmmakers who have the power to interpret this knowledge.

An exploration of the remix techniques involved in producing films. Part Two of a four-part series.

Find out how DreamWorks animators combine creativity & physics to support the science behind animation.

Science fiction and fantasy are exploding in June! New television shows! Tons of movies! Loads of books! How will you cope with all the excitement? Good thing we've got the complete guide to everything fantastic this coming month.

Superman is the Man of Steel, but have you ever wondered who would win if he squared off against a Jedi knight? Learn about fighting against Superman.