Science Stories

Learn more about the theoretical physicist responsible for some of the most incredible scientific discoveries. 

Cut yourself a piece of pie and cozy up with one of these engrossing reads. 

Author George Pendle explores the fascinating and unorthodox life of a brilliant scientist in his book "Strange Angel."

The tech that Gibson predicted 30+ years ago in Neuromancer now feels closer to reality than fiction.

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.

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.

Here’s how the most popular of today’s Mars-set science fiction stories line up with today’s science.

"We realize that we have to be willing to build the future ourselves."

Explore the mysteries of the natural world with these out-of-this-world nonfiction science books.

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.

In Greg Bear’s technothriller “Dead Lines,” a man’s life is forever changed when he starts seeing his murdered daughter.

Time travel is more than just a far-fetched possibility—it's already a reality, in real life and in fiction.

Author Ginn Hale explains just how closely related real-life science and fantasy fiction actually are.

In a galaxy far, far away...

In 1976, NASA and a crack team led by Carl Sagan had a message for aliens — and the people of Earth.

Hold onto your butts.

The use of an altered reality brings new understanding to scientists.  

Best-selling author Greg Bear on the genre’s new ‘golden age.'

Turn around, bright eyes...