Soft rules are common in movies like Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor. The former initially leans on sci-fi elements but moves into fantasy with Ego’s introduction. Matter and energy manipulation ...

Science fiction and fantasy stories, by nature, reweave the fabric of reality in dazzling, sometimes jarring ways. Writers of fantastical tales often talk about “worldbuilding,” which can mean ...

Although science fiction is not real, several shows base their ideas on what we know about science relating to space and time ...

We are currently living through an unprecedented rise in the popularity of science fiction over the past couple of years. From new releases from established names such as Star Wars to the rise of ...

It’s been 25 years since China Miéville stepped into the literary spotlight with his novel “Perdido Street Station.” Combining elements of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, the novel introduced ...

Science fiction allows artists to speculate about the future through imaginative and technical concepts. But so often the prevailing vision of that future in popular culture tends toward the dystopian ...

Touring this fall as “The Traveling Science Fiction & Fantasy Festival,” authors Elaine Cho, Mia Tsai, J.R. Dawson, Emily Jane, and Yume Kitasei represent the diverse range of voices redefining these ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover aerospace, astronomy & hosted The Cosmic Controversy Podcast. As the recent Worldcon 2025 Convention here in Seattle ...