Science fiction can lead people to be more cautious about the consequences of innovations and think critically about the ethics of science.

Lauren Stienstra smiles for a photo while wearing a gray suit jacket and jeans. The UCLA alumnus released her first book, the science fiction novel “The Beauty of the End,” on April 1 ...

Lightspeed travel is a popular concept in sci-fi and pop culture, but it's not a technology we are likely to see anytime soon ...

In an era of life-altering pandemics, advanced A.I., and climate catastrophe, anticipating the future can seem like a futile exercise. Is sci-fi our best chance at making sense of what’s to come?

Science fiction can be valuable in the broader communication ecosystem, bringing science to the public and offering scientists a space to exercise imagination.

Despite a dip in science fiction box-office earnings, micro-short films and short videos in the genre gained momentum, and the stature of sci-fi film festivals rose steadily.

Most viewers can agree that there are dozens of underrated television series out in the world. Realistically, we’re all ...

‘Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact’ Review: An Education in Exoplanets Researchers were surprised to find giant gas planets orbiting quite near to their stars.

Dr. Sam D. Toney announces Revelation Equation, a science fiction novel project that combines real physics with narrative ...

China Science Fiction Convention 2025 kicked off on Friday at Shougang Park in Beijing, attracting over 1,000 representatives from the fields of technology, science fiction literature, film and ...

The story introduces a simulated gravitationless environment—a concept that, while seemingly futuristic, has roots in real-world scientific advancements and theories.