Future Present
From aliens to cryptids to unexplained phenomena, we uncover the weird and wonderful. Join us — if you dare.
10 Extraordinary Facts About Katherine Johnson, the Groundbreaking 'Human Computer'
Mathematician Katherine Johnson passed away February 24th at 101 years old.
15 of the Weirdest Things People Have Left on the Moon
Golf balls, an original Warhol, and bags of poop — humans have left a lot of strange things on the lunar surface.
8 Physics and Math Books to Read for Pi Day
Cut yourself a piece of pie and cozy up with one of these engrossing reads.
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 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.
Immortality Has a Steep Price in Joe Haldeman's Buying Time
From the award-winning author of "The Forever War" comes a sci-fi mystery set in a world where death is optional—as long as you can pay.
Colonizing Mars: Comparing the Facts and the Fiction
Here’s how the most popular of today’s Mars-set science fiction stories line up with today’s science.
Modern Cyborgs Aren't Waiting Around for Evolution
"We realize that we have to be willing to build the future ourselves."
Day 12: Science & Space Books
Explore the mysteries of the natural world with these out-of-this-world nonfiction science books.
Rachel Ignotofsky on Celebrating Overlooked Women in Science
The author of "Women in Science" and "Women in Sports" explains why she's driven to make the untold stories of incredible women more accessible.
It's Only a Matter of Time: Time Travel in Fiction and Real Life
Time travel is more than just a far-fetched possibility—it's already a reality, in real life and in fiction.
The Voyager Golden Record: Humanity's Message to the Stars
In 1976, NASA and a crack team led by Carl Sagan had a message for aliens — and the people of Earth.
Researchers Created a Working Star Trek Holodeck for Mice
The use of an altered reality brings new understanding to scientists.
Elon Musk: "Until People See Robots Going Down the Street Killing People, They Don't Know How to React"
The SpaceX founder says the need to regulate artificial intelligence is now more urgent than ever.
