Jul
24
Can ancient humans help save the planet?
A mesmerizing book set in a post-apocalyptic Ice Age suggests they can.
6 min read
science fiction
Mar
27
Where in the galaxy will we mine lithium?
Lithium plays a key role in modern technology. Astronomers weigh in on where to find it beyond Earth.
5 min read
Mar
13
That time America almost started World War 3 over space weather
A dramatic solar storm in For All Mankind almost led to nuclear war. The plot line has eerie echoes of history.
5 min read
Mar
06
For All Mankind’s women astronauts on the fight to make space for everyone
The Apple TV+ alt-history shows a more inclusive version of NASA in the Apollo era.
6 min read
Feb
27
Hallucinations-on-demand, artificial reefs: How science fiction is inspiring innovation
An MIT researcher is helping students bring their favorite sci-fi technologies to life.
12 min read
Feb
20
What would have happened if we never fixed the ozone hole?
In short, life Earth would be hell.
4 min read
Feb
13
The space junk crisis in Space Sweepers is already here
Orbital trash is a big problem in 2092. It's a big problem in 2021 as well.
5 min read
Jan
09
Will humans ever reverse climate change?
If all goes well for humanity, atmospheric carbon levels could start falling in a few decades. But how far down will we bring them?
5 min read
Dec
31
Five great things about 2020 (they were all books)
In an objectively awful year, good stories were more important than ever.
6 min read
Nov
13
All these worlds are not yours
There may be hundreds of millions of habitable worlds out there. But only one of them is home.
4 min read