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5 Technologies from Neuromancer That Are Almost Here
The tech that Gibson predicted 30+ years ago in Neuromancer now feels closer to reality than fiction.
How the Works of Shakespeare Shape Science Fiction
Science fiction owes a debt to a dude born when many people still thought the Earth was the center of the Universe: William Shakespeare.
George R.R. Martin Says New A Song of Ice and Fire Book Coming This Year
But no, it's not "The Winds of Winter."
You Need to Read Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses
Or "How I Fell in Love with Faeries—and Why You Will Too."
A Tolkien Scholar Examines the Nature of Evil in the One Ring
Is evil an external or internal force in Tolkien's beloved fantasy series?
15 Great Time Travel Movies Worth Being Present For
In the mood to do a little time traveling? These time travel movies are ready to take you on a fantastic voyage.
Exclusive: The One-of-a-Kind Book Bundle Every Fan Must Own
We partnered with award-winning science fiction author Greg Bear to create a five-book collection that deserves a home in your personal library.
How the Internet Amplifies Cognitive Errors
The Internet has brought us many great things. But as author Sarah Tarkoff reveals, it also magnifies some common cognitive errors that are all too human.
Does Realism Matter When Creating a Fictional Magic System?
In writing his own magical world, David Mack looked to two very different examples from fantasy fiction.
The Kaiju Are Back With a Vengeance in New Pacific Rim Uprising Trailer
Thankfully, John Boyega is here to save the day.
Alan Shepard, the Apollo 1 Disaster, and the Race to the Moon
On January 27, 1967, a fire broke out during a launch simulation of the Apollo 1 aircraft, killing the men inside and changing NASA forever.
Ursula K. Le Guin Passes Away at 88
"The New York Times" reports that the landmark author of "The Left Hand of Darkness" and the "Earthsea" novels has died.
7 Romantic Movies Like The Shape of Water
Guillermo del Toro’s new movie has us falling hard for monsters.
What If Your Dreams Were Public Knowledge?
In this excerpt, iconic author Ursula K. Le Guin envisions a plane of existence where no one dreams alone.
