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Krista Kosenen as Doxie #2, Ryan Gosling as K and Mackenzie Davis as Mariette in "Blade Runner 2049.)
Krista Kosenen as Doxie #2, Ryan Gosling as K and Mackenzie Davis as Mariette in "Blade Runner 2049.) (Image credit: Copyright 2017 ALCON ENTERTAINMENT, LLC/Courtesy of Atomic Fiction)

Science in film can mean futuristic sci-fi, with faster-than-light-speed spacecraft; laser battles on distant planets; or an uprising of humanlike, intelligent androids. It could also accompany stories of global disasters fueled by exaggerated versions of modern threats, such as pandemics, nuclear war, extreme weather or climate change. It could even present thoughtful portraits of real women and men who were scientific pioneers and innovators, whose discoveries shaped the world as we know it today. Grab some popcorn and settle in with Live Science at the movies.

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A promotional image for the Oppenheimer movie. Cillian Murphy (playing J. Robert Oppenheimer) stands in front of an explosion.

Oppenheimer: Everything we know about the atomic bomb creator's epic new biopic

By Fran Ruiz published

Christopher Nolan’s next movie will study the man who developed the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer. Here’s the release date, plot, trailers & more.

Still from the movie Deep Impact, showing a huge wave crashing into a city with tall buildings

Best disaster movies: volcanoes, asteroids, and human-made calamities

By Fran Ruiz published

Earth can still be saved, but we've seen plenty of cautionary tales and worst-case scenarios on the big screen. Here are our picks for the best disaster movies.

Poster for the movie Jaws. Here we see the head of a great white shark underneath the blue water. Just above the shark is an unsuspecting swimmer.

Jaws movies ranked, looking at the science and the scares

By Fran Ruiz published

Whether you’re a newbie sailor or a seasoned captain, get out of the water and turn on your T.V. with our list of all the Jaws movies ranked, worst to best.

NASA astronaut Charles Duke filmed Commander John Young as Young drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle, in footage shot on April 21, 1972 during the fifth day of the Apollo 16 moon landing.

Astonishing AI restoration brings Apollo moon landing films up to speed

By Mindy Weisberger published

Artificial intelligence transformed NASA footage of Apollo missions to the moon, making decades-old events look like they were shot on high-definition video.

Remastered footage shows William "Buffalo Bill" Cody in conversation with Oglala Lakota leader Siŋté Máza ("Chief Iron Tail") in 1914.

'Time travel' to the 1890s in AI-remastered silent movies that look like HD video

By Mindy Weisberger published

Using artificial intelligence, an artist restored film clips dating to more than 100 years ago, with remarkable results.

Godzilla

Godzilla Grew 30 Times Faster Than Any Organism on Earth. Here's Why.

By Laura Geggel published

If Godzilla were a real creature, his incredibly rapid growth spurt on the big screen would be off the charts, even setting evolutionary records, a new report finds.

A huge Megalodon shark thrashes around on the big screen.

Science of 'The Meg': How Scientists Know the World's Largest Shark Is Gone Forever

By Mindy Weisberger published

In the new movie, one, solitary Megalodon is still lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Is that possible?

A <i>T. rex</i> bellows in "Fallen Kingdom," but its real voice would likely have been a lot less dramatic than this lion-like roar.

'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' Skimps on Dinosaur Science

By Mindy Weisberger published

We're not asking for much — at least cover those dinos in a few feathers.

There's a very good reason why the tubby, adorable porgs in "The Last Jedi" resemble the equally endearing puffin.

May the 4th Be With You As You Check Out These Amazing Animals of 'The Last Jedi'

By Mindy Weisberger published

Today (May 4) — also known as Star Wars Day — Live Science is debuting a new movie-themed column and video series, where we'll be looking at how feature films represent science and scientists.

hidden figures, john glenn, taraji p henson

Science and Sci-Fi at the Movies in 2017

By Hanneke Weitering published

There was plenty of science in the movies that hit screens large and small in 2017.

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