5 Things 'Gravity' Gets Right

Almost every critic has given Alfonso Cuarón's Gravity a phenomenal review, citing the viewer's visceral experience as they float through space with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. But while nearly no one doubts that Gravity is a great movie, how do they feel about the science behind it?

Despite favorable reviews, some media outlets outlets shone a light on the inaccuracies in Gravity, which is about the survival of two astronauts after their space station is smashed by debris. It also, however, gets a lot right. Here are some Gravity facts that match up with the real world (warning: spoilers ahead): Read more...