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The Science of the X-Files

By pushing science to its furthest, most marvelous extremes, "The X-Files" has captivated us with stories more strange and surreal than we'd ever dreamed possible. But are they as far-fetched as they look? With the help of leading experts, scientist Jeanne Cavelos explores the scientific theories — and supporting research — that shed light on some of the series' most bizarre and compelling episodes.Includes scientific examinations of:

— Could a man cause fungi to destroy everything he touched? — How could a man made entirely of cancer cells grow back his decapitated head?

— What sort of nutrition could be derived from a diet of human livers? — Could a man bum up in the sun — simply because he believes he's a vampire? — How could a salamander hand grow on a man's body? — Could concentrated human pheromones really make Scully do "the wild thing" with a stranger?

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 304
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780425167113
  • Genres
  • science, reference
  • Release date
  • 1998