From generation ships to climate change, there has been some stellar sci-fi out in the past six months. Our columnist Emily H ...

The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the ...

The Simpsons is crazy enough as it is, but their best sci-fi episodes show just how much they're willing to go out there.

Scripted by Rip Van Ronkel, James O’Hanlon, and influential sci-fi author Robert A. Heinlin, it’s one of the first science ...

You've seen the famous aliens, planets and scientists, but now it's time to venture even farther into the depths of space.

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In 1928 the writer Jack Williamson recounted Gernsback’s view: Science fiction “takes the basis of science . . . and then adds a thing that is alien to science—imagination. It lights the way.” ...

Science fiction’s niche status at the time also allowed writers to push the censors’ boundaries. Many new works were laced with social commentary. Mr. Han’s particular style may also be key.

In 2024, the industry raked in total revenue of 108.96 billion yuan ($15 billion), showcasing notable capabilities in science fiction literature, derivatives and cultural tourism.

“Science fiction isn’t just about imagining the future — it’s about shaping it,” said Julie Zimmerman, Yale’s vice provost for planetary solutions. “By bringing together scientists, engineers, ...

This is, of course, not true. Science fiction can present new artistic possibilities for the reader, exposing our imagination and thinking to new worlds and ideas that may seem unimaginable. As ...

To learn more about Phetteplace, visit her website, DominicaPhetteplace.com, and read “The Ghosts of Mars,” which is the first story featured in “The Year’s Top Hard Science Fiction ...