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From aliens to cryptids to unexplained phenomena, we uncover the weird and wonderful. Join us — if you dare.

The Beginner's Guide to Tarot: How to Select, Shuffle, and Draw the Cards

Tarot cards can be difficult to understand for beginners, but this guide can help you get started.

Wole Talabi's Convergence Problems Is Perfect for Fans of Dystopian Sci-Fi

Publishers Weekly calls this series of short stories by Wole Talabi “a jaw-dropping collection.... Beautiful, vibrant, and electrifying.”

William Shatner's Star Trek Memoirs Take Fans Behind the Scenes

William Shatner’s illustrated memoirs give fans a look behind the curtain of Star Trek movies and TV shows.

10 Female Astronauts Who Made Cosmic History

Men make up the majority of extraterrestrial explorers so far, but these pioneering women have carved out a space of their own.

Take a MasterClass from Award-Winning Author N.K. Jemisin 

Calling all aspiring science fiction and fantasy writers!

Mars Rover Touchdown Site Named 'Octavia E. Butler Landing' by NASA

"The Destiny of Earthseed is to take root among the stars." 

14 Products You Need When Survival Prepping for Complete Peace of Mind

Don't be like Shaun and Ed — have a plan in place before an emergency happens.

Buzz Aldrin's Memoir Reveals the Secret Struggles of a Space Race Hero

Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin explores the dark side of the Moon in this raw tale of depression and the complexities of celebrity.

9 Nonfiction Books About Space Travel

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing with these revealing nonfiction reads about exploring the final frontier.

NASA, the Challenger Disaster, and How One Phone Call Could Have Saved the Crew

NASA veteran Hugh Harris examines the Challenger disaster that occurred on January 28, 1986, and what we’ve learned from it.

5 Otherworldly Deep Sea Creatures of the Mariana Trench

As extreme as deep-sea habitats may sound, the more researchers look, the more unbelievable species they discover.

The 5 Coolest Technologies from Hard Science Fiction

These are some of the most fascinating pieces of tech ever envisioned in hard science fiction — and they might become reality sooner than you'd think.

How Isaac Asimov's I, Robot Prepares Us for a Future Controlled By AI

The short stories in Isaac Asimov's I, Robot may prove useful when it comes time to welcome our robot overlords.

Strange Angel Explores the Wild Life of Scientist-Magician Jack Parsons

A new show reveals the unbelievable true story of Jack Parsons, sex magician and pioneering rocket scientist. 

Get Science and Space Reads at a Huge Discount with Humble Bundle

For a limited time, enjoy extraordinary savings on great titles — all while supporting a worthy cause!

5 Disaster Movies Seen Through a Scientific Lens

These blockbuster disaster movies should be taken with grain of salt the size of The Rock.

Have an Out-of-This-World Weekend at Escape Velocity 2018

The Maryland convention celebrates the best in science and sci-fi—and right now they're offering a 20% discount to Portalist readers!