Science Fiction
There’s a Starman Waiting at the Auction Block
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for 'Starman' could sell for more than $35,000
Nichelle Nichols, Pioneering 'Star Trek' Actress, Dies at 89
She made history as one of the first Black women to appear in a leading role on television
Why Do Only Men's Bicycles Have Crossbars? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts.
Rarely Seen Paintings by J.R.R. Tolkien Portray a Lush 'Lord of the Rings' Landscape
The Tolkien Estate recently published a trove of rare, unpublished art by the famed fantasy author on its website
See Fantastical Maps From 'Game of Thrones,' 'Lord of the Rings' and More
In honor of the centennial of James Joyce's 'Ulysses,' a San Marino, California exhibition takes museumgoers on a literary journey
Marty McFly's 'Back to the Future II' Hoverboard Sells for $500,000
Signed by the franchise's star, actor Michael J. Fox, the movie prop easily surpassed its auction estimate
First Edition of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' Sells for Record-Breaking $1.17 Million
A rare copy of the iconic Gothic novel is now the most expensive printed work by a woman sold at auction
The Pioneering Sci-Fi Writer Octavia E. Butler Joins a Pantheon of Celebrated Futurists
The author’s career is honored by a newly commissioned work by digital artist Nettrice Gaskins
Can Climate Fiction Writers Reach People in Ways That Scientists Can't?
A new subgenre of science fiction leans on the expertise of biologists and ecologists to imagine a scientifically plausible future Earth
Mars' Perseverance Landing Site Named After Science Fiction Author Octavia E. Butler
The Jezero crater location has been named 'Octavia E. Butler Landing' in honor of the late literary giant
A Dictionary of Science Fiction Runs From Afrofuturism to Zero-G
The long-running project found a new online home, one that showcases the literary genre’s outsized impact on popular culture
Meet the New Species of Snake Named After Salazar Slytherin of the Harry Potter Franchise
Perhaps the fictional Hogwarts founder would have appreciated the honor
Local Bookstores Offer 'Mystery Bags' of Quarantine Reading
Buyers can ask for a mix of their favorite genre or seek booksellers’ recommendations
'The Invisible Man' Isn't Real, but This Invisibility Technology Is
A new take on H.G. Wells' classic novel is in theaters, but how far has real-life cloaking tech come?
The Women Who Coined the Term 'Mary Sue'
The trope they named in a 'Star Trek' fan zine in 1973 continues to resonate in 2019
This Year's Future Con Showcased Cutting-Edge Science and Real-Life Superheroes
A part of Washington, D.C.'s Awesome Con, the dynamic presentation series blends entertainment and education
An Early Run-In With Censors Led Rod Serling to 'The Twilight Zone'
His failed attempts to bring the Emmett Till tragedy to television forced him to get creative
Sci-Fi Lovers Owe a Debt of Gratitude to Betty Ballantine
"Introverted and quiet" Betty, who ran the editorial side of the Ballantine publishing companies, deserves her due for changing the industry
Real Planet Discovered Where Vulcan Home World in "Star Trek" Is Set
"Fascinating, Captain"
Popcorn-Powered Robots? Get 'Em While They’re Hot!
In an attempt to harness the power of pop, researchers went against the grain to push the boundaries of this staple starch
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