A sci-fi/fantasy movie might be an alien invasion blockbuster; a bloody sword-and-sorcery epic; or a quiet, reflective fable.

While many are genre-defining works, or at least have some brilliant moments, they’re all a little dry – or a little dated – for aspiring sci-fi fans.

Andy Weir is one of the most recognisable names in modern science fiction. Known for his ability to blend hard science with ...

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It’s been 25 years since China Miéville stepped into the literary spotlight with his novel “Perdido Street Station.” ...

As fanciful as this sounds, many physicists say Halpern's book is not necessarily science fiction. There is indeed serious science at work here—at least on a theoretical level—they say. Halpern, who ...

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Scientists can write accessible nonfiction books, podcasts, and documentaries that summarize ... the broader societal implications of their work. Imagined Worlds, Real Impacts: Science Fiction as a ...

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