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OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

This is what living on Mars could do to the human body

Human colonization of Mars raises significant challenges that may justify staying on Earth instead.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

This is what living on Mars could do to the human body

Human colonization of Mars raises significant challenges that may justify staying on Earth instead.
#apple-tv
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

A Popular Sci-Fi Series Is Now an Apple TV+ Show Starring Alexander Skarsgard. It's a Weird Delight.

fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple's Best New Sci-Fi Show's Latest Twist Is A Radical Game Changer

fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple's Ambitious Sci-Fi Epic Just Justified Its Most Controversial Move

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

A Popular Sci-Fi Series Is Now an Apple TV+ Show Starring Alexander Skarsgard. It's a Weird Delight.

fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple's Best New Sci-Fi Show's Latest Twist Is A Radical Game Changer

fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple's Ambitious Sci-Fi Epic Just Justified Its Most Controversial Move

#ethics
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Independent films

15 Years Ago, An Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Disturbed Unsuspecting Audiences

fromInverse
1 day ago
Film

10 Years Ago, A Challenging Sci-Fi Epic Totally Upended A Classic Star Trek Concept

fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Independent films

15 Years Ago, An Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Disturbed Unsuspecting Audiences

fromInverse
1 day ago
Film

10 Years Ago, A Challenging Sci-Fi Epic Totally Upended A Classic Star Trek Concept

fromInverse
4 days ago

One Of Hollywood's Boldest Directors Is Finally Making An Alien Movie

Yorgos Lanthimos dives deep into the realms of science-fiction with 'Bugonia,' a remake of 'Save the Green Planet!' that promises to blend absurdity with cultural commentary.
Film
#animation
fromInverse
4 days ago
Film

75 Years Ago, The Most Influential Filmmaker You Never Heard Of Sparked The Golden Age of Sci-Fi

fromInverse
4 days ago
Film

75 Years Ago, The Most Influential Filmmaker You Never Heard Of Sparked The Golden Age of Sci-Fi

fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Intense' novel about robot abused by her boyfriend/owner wins Arthur C Clarke science fiction award

The judges chose Annie Bot over shortlisted novels by Julia Armfield, Kaliane Bradley, Ian Green, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Maud Woolf.
Artificial intelligence
fromInverse
6 days ago

50 Years Ago, A Dystopian Sci-Fi Thriller Pushed The Genre's Wild Limits

Rollerball takes a sci-fi approach to examine classism and corporate tyranny, blending disturbing entertainment with the thrills of a futuristic sport. It critiques the dark side of modern society.
Film
#television
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

The Neuroscience of Murderbot's Cyborg Brain

Murderbot, from a new Apple TV+ show, blends human and robot traits while avoiding its violent programming to explore human emotions.
The show explores themes of autonomy, identity, and the blending of human and robotic elements.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Why Doctor Who's latest robot threat is a dangerous AI: 'this is what's happening'

The premiere of Doctor Who's newest season addresses contemporary issues of artificial intelligence through its storyline.
The episode blends classic Doctor Who themes with modern societal concerns about AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

The Neuroscience of Murderbot's Cyborg Brain

Murderbot, from a new Apple TV+ show, blends human and robot traits while avoiding its violent programming to explore human emotions.
The show explores themes of autonomy, identity, and the blending of human and robotic elements.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Why Doctor Who's latest robot threat is a dangerous AI: 'this is what's happening'

The premiere of Doctor Who's newest season addresses contemporary issues of artificial intelligence through its storyline.
The episode blends classic Doctor Who themes with modern societal concerns about AI.
#technology
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Elon Musk and Silicon Valley shouldn't treat sci-fi books as a blueprint for the future, author says

China Miéville argues that science fiction shouldn't be interpreted as a blueprint for the future by tech visionaries like Elon Musk.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How some 'Star Wars' ideas became real-life science

Moisture farming technologies are making the science fiction of Star Wars a reality, allowing water extraction from air.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Elon Musk and Silicon Valley shouldn't treat sci-fi books as a blueprint for the future, author says

China Miéville argues that science fiction shouldn't be interpreted as a blueprint for the future by tech visionaries like Elon Musk.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How some 'Star Wars' ideas became real-life science

Moisture farming technologies are making the science fiction of Star Wars a reality, allowing water extraction from air.
fromInverse
1 week ago

65 Years Ago, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Movie Went Totally Off The Rails

The film tries to be politically diplomatic by including astronauts from diverse nationalities but ultimately falls into the trap of tired stereotypes.
Independent films
fromtime.com
1 week ago

28 Years Later Is an Ambitious, Gorgeously Somber, Never-Boring Zombie-Fest

In John Wyndham's 1951 science-fiction novel, Day of the Triffids, a mysterious green meteor shower leaves most of the world blind, revealing the danger of humanity's own devices.
Film
fromInverse
1 week ago

'28 Years Later' Is A Wildly Fun Apocalyptic Horror Sequel

Appropriately jolting and surprisingly fun to watch, 28 Years Later's prologue introduces viewers to the terrifying yet entertaining world of flailing 'Infected'.
Film
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Classic Ray Bradbury Sci-Fi Novel Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Deluxe Collector's Edition

Released in 1950, Ray Bradbury's debut novel The Martian Chronicles is an iconic piece of sci-fi literature that chronicles humanity's attempt to colonize Mars through a series of interconnected stories.
Books
#video-games
fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

Life Is Strange Dev's Next Game Is A Sci-Fi Adventure Where You Play As A Lost Astronaut

fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

Life Is Strange Dev's Next Game Is A Sci-Fi Adventure Where You Play As A Lost Astronaut

#time-travel
History
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

15 Years Ago, the Oldest Sci-Fi Show Perfected a Winning Formula

Doctor Who's 'Vincent and the Doctor' is a standout example of blending historical narrative with sci-fi in storytelling.
History
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

15 Years Ago, the Oldest Sci-Fi Show Perfected a Winning Formula

Doctor Who's 'Vincent and the Doctor' is a standout example of blending historical narrative with sci-fi in storytelling.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Agus Putu Suyadnya's 'Symbiotic Utopia' Imagines a Future of Fragile Harmony | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The suited figure becomes a stand-in for modern humanity—technologically advanced, yet yearning for organic intimacy. It's a poignant contradiction of protection and separation.
Arts
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Netflix's 'The Eternaut' makes a haunting series of an esteemed Argentine comic

The Eternaut presents a thrilling narrative of survival set against an eerie backdrop, combining elements of horror and sci-fi.
The story expertly draws viewers into a nightmare that unfolds in familiar urban settings.
#alien-earth
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Quatermass Xperiment review Hammer first sci-fi hit is brash, watchable B-movie

In the early 1950s, The Quatermass Experiment became a significant pop culture event in Britain, leading to various adaptations and inspiring future sci-fi works like Doctor Who.
Independent films
#doctor-who
London startup
fromDecider
2 months ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Doctor Who' Season 2 on Disney+, where the doctor has to travel through time to get a new companion back to 2025 London

Russell T. Davies's new season of Doctor Who offers a whimsical tone while tackling themes of identity, royalty, and rebellion.
OMG science
fromInverse
1 month ago

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Is About To Drop A Shocking Finale

Doctor Who's season finale 'The Reality War' will air on May 31, 2025, marking a potential pause in the series' future.
fromInverse
2 months ago
OMG science

15 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Just Dusted-Off An Old Formula - With A Twist

London startup
fromDecider
2 months ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Doctor Who' Season 2 on Disney+, where the doctor has to travel through time to get a new companion back to 2025 London

Russell T. Davies's new season of Doctor Who offers a whimsical tone while tackling themes of identity, royalty, and rebellion.
OMG science
fromInverse
1 month ago

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Is About To Drop A Shocking Finale

Doctor Who's season finale 'The Reality War' will air on May 31, 2025, marking a potential pause in the series' future.
fromInverse
2 months ago
OMG science

15 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Just Dusted-Off An Old Formula - With A Twist

#cultural-commentary
Artificial intelligence
fromPolygon
4 weeks ago

This culty sci-fi book from 1992 actually got modern AI right

The cultural fascination with AI reflects longstanding human fears, illuminated through science fiction.
AI's impact isn't just about technology; it's also about how humanity influences its evolution.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Montblanc's $542,000 Sci-Fi Inspired Fountain Pen Is a Masterpiece of Cinematic Craft | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

For decades, the heritage brand has blended masterful artistry with cultural homage, delivering limited edition writing instruments that push the boundaries of both imagination and design.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Peter Godfrey-Smith on Alien Intelligences in Our Midst

In 'Other Minds,' Peter Godfrey-Smith explores cephalopods' unique sentience, challenging our perceptions of intelligence and culture as seen in Ray Nayler's 'The Mountain in the Sea.'
OMG science
fromInverse
1 month ago

75 Years Ago, A Shockingly Dark Sci-Fi Adventure Tried To Predict The Space Race

Like the making of the movie itself, Rocketship X-M doesn't waste any time, thrusting its heroes into deep space just minutes after their pioneering mission to the Moon is announced.
Independent films
#linguistics
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How Might Aliens Communicate? The Answer Could Reveal the Point of Language

The film 'Arrival' inspires real research into how humans might communicate with extraterrestrial life through the field of xenolinguistics.
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

Why alien languages could be far stranger than we imagine | Aeon Essays

OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How Might Aliens Communicate? The Answer Could Reveal the Point of Language

The film 'Arrival' inspires real research into how humans might communicate with extraterrestrial life through the field of xenolinguistics.
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

Why alien languages could be far stranger than we imagine | Aeon Essays

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why this physicist says we shouldn't write off wormholes

Ron Gamble describes wormholes as a subway tube connecting distant points in space-time, representing a theoretical concept influenced by the curvature of space and gravity.
OMG science
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

MATA Festival Returns to Brooklyn for 27th Year Exploring Music, Mysticism And Identity

The MATA Festival showcases emerging composers and legendary artists, exploring themes of ancestry, identity, and science fiction.
This year's festival features 18 composers selected from over 300 submissions.
fromInverse
1 month ago

30 Years Ago, An Iconic Sci-Fi Show Was Almost Spoiled By Accident

In the 1990s, serial storytelling in science fiction was rare, but 'Babylon 5' broke new ground through its closely intertwined narrative, largely thanks to creator J. Michael Straczynski.
Boston Bruins
#adaptation
#murderbot-diaries
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Murderbot showrunners say they nailed the books' tricky tone by ignoring it

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Murderbot showrunners say they nailed the books' tricky tone by ignoring it

#fantasy
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Choose Your Own Comedy Improv Show

The audience drives the narrative in Choose Your Own Comedy, making each show unique.
The interactive format blends fantasy and sci-fi elements for comedic adventures.
Shows cater to adults, enhancing the shared comedic experience with audience participation.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Dungeon Crawler Carl Hardcover Books - The Inevitable Ruin Will Have Exclusive Chapters

San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Choose Your Own Comedy Improv Show

The audience drives the narrative in Choose Your Own Comedy, making each show unique.
The interactive format blends fantasy and sci-fi elements for comedic adventures.
Shows cater to adults, enhancing the shared comedic experience with audience participation.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Dungeon Crawler Carl Hardcover Books - The Inevitable Ruin Will Have Exclusive Chapters

#literature
#streaming
#space-travel
fromMail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Scientists say Star Wars-like travel between galaxies could be real

Warp drives could enable faster-than-light travel by bending spacetime, as theorized by scientists.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Independent films

70 Years Ago, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Failure Secretly Changed The Genre Forever

Paramount's investment aimed for realism in space travel through 'Conquest of Space' but faced challenges with execution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists say Star Wars-like travel between galaxies could be real

Warp drives could enable faster-than-light travel by bending spacetime, as theorized by scientists.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Independent films

70 Years Ago, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Failure Secretly Changed The Genre Forever

fromInverse
2 months ago

20 Years Later, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Adventure Deserves Better Than Its Tepid Reception

The film's mockery of the guide that forms the backbone of its worldbuilding highlights the absurdity of human existence and the universe at large.
Humor
fromCreativeApplications.Net
2 months ago

Marsokhod-0 (-0) - Horrors of the unknown

The Marsokhod-0 project merges Lovecraftian horror with the scientific challenges of Mars exploration, immersing players in an interactive and time-delayed experience.
Roam Research
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

How Science Fiction Led Elon Musk to DOGE

Elon Musk's ambitions for humanity's future are deeply linked to his mission of Mars colonization, as influenced by his interpretation of science fiction.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

Why we're searching for alien tech in the solar system | Aeon Essays

Extraterrestrial technology may exist within our solar system, challenging humanity's understanding of its place in the universe.
Independent films
fromAnOther
2 months ago

A Guide to the Thrilling Existential Genre Cinema of Alex Garland

Alex Garland's films explore discomfort, human barbarity, and existential themes through a unique lens of science-fiction and horror.
SF music
fromKqed
2 months ago

20 Musicians Who Should Get to Go to Space Before Katy Perry

Musicians have drawn inspiration from space and science fiction, reflecting a cosmic influence in their works.
#tron
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Rado's New Watch Was Inspired by Science Fiction

The Rado DiaStar Original x Tej Chauhan emphasizes a futuristic design inspired by science fiction, with personal elements reflecting Chauhan's productivity schedules.
UX design
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists reveal all the clues there's another DIMENSION

The universe may contain more than four dimensions, possibly linked to human consciousness and creativity.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Time, Quantum Decoherence, and Infinite Versions of You

Our decisions may lead to multiple realities, as suggested by quantum mechanics, where alternate versions of oneself live out different choices.
fromInverse
3 months ago

70 Years Later, the First Sci-Fi TV Series Is Now Lost to Time

Captain Video became the first new live-action science fiction TV series to air regularly in the US, starting on June 27, 1949, and ending on April 1, 1955.
Television
fromInverse
3 months ago

43 Years Later, An Iconic Sci-Fi Villain Just Got An Eye-Opening Documentary

"The documentary, Like Tears in the Rain, directed by Rutger Hauer's goddaughter, explores not only his iconic role in Blade Runner but his expansive career. It showcases the many lives he touched through heartfelt celebrity interviews."
Film
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

How Six Suns and an Eclipse Shaped Sci-Fi's Greatest Short Story | HackerNoon

The inhabitants of Kalgash experience darkness for the first time due to an eclipse from a previously unknown moon, leading to their civilization's collapse.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Starship Troopers': The $100-million movie adaptation of a very right-wing book'

In both cases, the portrayal of genocide in these films reflects a curious indifference from those directly affected, raising questions about the nature of loss and empathy.
Independent films
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