In “The Physics of the Buffyverse” science writer Jennifer Ouellette takes phenomenon from the Buffy and Angel series and describes how they might be possible in the real world. It’s meant to be educational, though some hardcore physicists take issue with her simplification of complex subjects like quantum physics. Oullette feels she’s also fighting the stereotype of women in science by upholding the example of a blonde, (ex)cheerleader who fights vampires.