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Jeffrey Kluger's Nov. 10 cover story on the science of the film Interstellar brought out enthusiastic fans of both fields. "I am certain that Dr. Kip Thorne [the consultant on the film] would advise you that gravity sufficient to slow time by a factor of 60,000 (one hour = seven years) would instantly crush the crew, or rather the gravity gradient would rip them apart," wrote engineering consultant Bill Alston of San Jose, Calif., who added, "Nevertheless, I'll be first in line to see the movie." Jerry Mobley of St. Cloud, Fla., meanwhile, praised Kluger's piece: "I can't wait to see Interstellar based on a beautifully written introduction by Jeffrey Kluger. Thank you, thank you, thank you."