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65 Facts About the ‘Star Wars’ Universe
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11 Scientific Advancements Inspired by Sci-Fi Stories
These sci-fi tales have gone beyond predicting technological advancements to directly inspiring scientific progress, from robotics to rocketry and everything in between.
Swimming, Scotch, and Jazz: Kurt Vonnegut’s Daily Routine During His Teaching Stint at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop
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15 Great Gifts for the Sci-Fi Fanatic in Your Life
From groundbreaking movies to landmark novels, these are the best gifts for sci-fi fans in your life.
8 Afrofuturism Novels Worth Adding to Your Collection
These fascinating Afrofuturism novels from authors like Octavia Butler and Colson Whitehead are a great way to discover more about this genre.
8 Things 'Soylent Green' Got Right (and Wrong) About the Future
The 1973 science fiction film was eerily prescient in predicting climate change, product shortages, and people-flavored meal replacements.
24 Novels That Won Both the Hugo and Nebula Awards
These 24 classic and contemporary titles doubled up on awards recognition--all the better to stake their claim on your nightstand.
10 Facts About Mary Shelley
Between writing 'Frankenstein' and carrying around her dead husband's heart, Mary Shelley earned her title as the original goth girl.
12 Facts About John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'
Director John Carpenter set the standard for dystopian cinema with the classic 1981 flick 'Escape from New York.'
7 Book Series the Original Authors Haven't Finished
From A Song of Ice and Fire to Dune, these unfinished book series left readers wanting more.
Heading to a Galaxy Far, Far Away? Here’s How to Watch All the 'Star Wars' Movies and TV Shows in Order
The Star Wars timeline is getting more detailed as Disney+ throws more shows into the mix. Here’s the best order to watch all the content.
8 Facts About Philip K. Dick
Learn more about the fascinating mind behind 'Blade Runner,' 'Minority Report,' and so many other standouts of the sci-fi genre.
11 Gripping Cli-Fi Books to Put on Your TBR List
Set in a fictionalized future, these cli-fi novels explore how climate change is poised to forever impact our civilization.
The Real-Life Neuroscience Behind Zombies
Most of the zombies you see on television and in movies moan and groan, and pull and tear, and lumber and shuffle, and remain highly focused on finding braiiinns to eat. But why do zombies act the way they do? They suffer from Consciousness Deficit Hypoac
Only 10 Percent of People Can Solve This Sci-Fi Movie Brainteaser in 4 Minutes or Less—See How Long It Takes You
While you wait for the premieres of 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and 'The Matrix Resurrections,' pass the time with this sci-fi movie hidden image puzzle.
10 Fascinating Facts About The Mandalorian
The irresistible combination of classic Star Wars action with the added bonus of a seriously darling miniaturized Yoda-esque creature has made 'The Mandalorian' a hit.
20 Facts About Terminator 2: Judgment Day
'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' remains even a miracle of ingenuity, hard work and of course deep, deep pockets.
2001: A Space Odyssey: 16 Things to Look for the Next Time You Watch
From ahead-of-the-curve furniture design to geeky scientific fact-check details, here’s what to zoom in on the next time you’re sitting awestruck watching Stanley Kubrick’s '2001: A Space Odyssey.'
Godzilla vs. King Kong: Whose Poops Would Be Bigger?
If 'Godzilla vs. Kong' were a pooping contest, who would produce the most waste: a radioactive amphibious lizard or a colossal ape?
Watch What The Mandalorian Looks Like Before and After ILM Adds Its Special Effects
Season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian’ introduced a massive Krayt dragon and a whole host of other jaw-dropping special effects. See how ILM did it.
Kenner's Misguided Alien Toy Line of 1979
After 'Star Wars,' toy company Kenner thought they had another sci-fi hit with 'Alien.' No one seemed to consider the problem of selling toys for a film that could have gotten an X rating.
For Sale: H.R. Giger's Eerie Prototype Costume From Alien
The original design for the Xenomorph for 1979's 'Alien' was translucent and possibly even creepier than what made it into the film. It's one of many movie props up for auction this April.
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