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As the name suggests, science-fiction movies are just that – fiction. Unfortunately, that sometimes means the science is too. Rhett Allain examines some concepts that sci-fi movies regularly get wrong ...

One scene looks like it's ripped from reality. Because it is. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In a show that is primarily set ...

Is Falcon 9 named for 'Star Wars?' How do Iain M. Banks novels influence the names of SpaceX's drone ships? It's not just spacecraft and sea vessels that are branded with SpaceX's signature catchy ...