Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down

As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a ...
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An astrophysicist explains the real science behind Project Hail Mary

The film adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary has positioned itself as a serious science fiction effort, one that ...
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Talking about a revolution: Planets we’ve uncovered that are sci-fi come to life

Astrophysicists are uncovering planets that echo worlds from the works of James Cameron, Andy Weir and George Lucas. Take a look. THE MULTI-STAR SYSTEM: Alpha Centauri James Cameron’s Avatar (2009) is ...
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Black and brown planets : the politics of race in science fiction / edited by Isiah Lavender III

Introduction : coloring science fiction / Isiah Lavender III -- The Bannekerade : genius, madness, and magic in black science fiction / Lisa Yaszek -- "The best is yet to come", or, Saving the future ...