The Science Briefing

From laser cannons to invisible cars: Which James Bond gadgets exist in real life?

The Science Briefing

Show Notes

James Bond has had hundreds of zany gadgets over the years - but how many of them are actually real?

Some completely defy the laws of physics but quite a few that seem like fantasy are actually legit.

Cosmos Magazine journalist Matthew Agius separates fact from fiction when it comes to gadgets and weaponry in the James Bond universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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