Science fiction movies have long explored our future concerns and hopes. In the 21st century, as technology and society have rapidly advanced, the genre has become more relevant than ever, presenting ...

Images of tank battles have become central to the war in Ukraine, but the reality is often different from the myths. This breakdown looks at how modern sensors, drones, and long-range weapons have ...

What could possibly go wrong for a tank powered by and outfitted with its own nuclear reactor? Chrysler sought to find out. File this one under “More Crazy 1950s Cold War Tech.” The Chrysler TV-8 tank ...

Jimi Hendrix wasn’t just a musical revolutionary—he was also an avid science fiction fan. From his childhood fascination with Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers to his love for Philip José Farmer and ...

The Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 Leica Summilux DG ASPH is a great little lens for nature subjects — including astrophotography — thanks to a 30mm equivalent focal length and great image quality. Why you can ...

Submarines have evolved over the years, becoming more vital and deadlier for the national defense of their respective countries. While every other massive ship in the Navy needs to float, these ...

Time is the most common noun in the English language... but what is time? Source: Guy P. Harrison Looking for some psychological stimulation to exercise your mind and spice up your day? Try devoting ...

It’s not the famous Star Trek tricorder but it’s close: researchers have developed a hand-held scanner that can generate highly detailed 3D images of body parts in almost real time. The technology can ...

BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.

Whether it’s black orbs swallowing people in downtown Seoul, murder on Mars or malevolent pigs, August has got science fiction fans covered. There are new titles from big names such as James S. A.

Science fiction has an uncanny ability to predict the future. In its pages or on the screen, sci-fi, from the time of Jules Verne onward, has envisioned technological advances, societal ...

So, in no particular order, here they are: New Scientist’s favourite science fiction books of all time. We’d love to hear from readers, too, about your own favourite sci-fi. Join the conversation on ...