Science in movies - Gravity

For those who have seen the movie it provides the basis for some good discussion of the physics involved. The New Scientist had a positive article on the movie while the BBC had a news item pointing out a few problem areas. Generally it was a good movie which portrayed the science involved quite well.

Better thermoelectric materials

For those wanting more challenging physics Nextbigfuture had an item on progress finding better thermoelectric materials - a stronger thermoelectric effect. In other words more power from a temperature difference. This effect has long been known but as a poor way of generating power.