The Science behind Avatar (movie)

Authors

  • Elaine Lieu The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Linden Lonsdale The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Kelly Anne Deamer The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

Film, Biology, Genetics, Biocompatibility, Avatar (James Cameron)

Abstract

This paper aims to look at the science behind the movie "Avatar". We will be exploring how Jake’s inability to walk as a human can still allow him to walk and fun freely as an avatar in Pandora. Another concept that we will be looking at, is the use of the avatar by Jake that was supposedly made for his twin brother.

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Gazzaniga, M.S., Ivry, R.B., and Mangun, G.R. 2009. Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind. Third Edition. Chapter: 8.

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How to Cite

Lieu, E., Lonsdale, L., & Deamer, K. A. (2017). The Science behind Avatar (movie). Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 2. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/700

Issue

Vol. 2 (2013)

Section

Articles

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