Frontiers
From Mars to Tabby’s Star: Extraterrestrial Discoveries
In 1877, observations of Mars promised what seemed like one of the great extraterrestrial discoveries —...
Science
Are Telekinetic Powers the Next Step in Human Evolution?
Are telekinetic powers just around the corner? Here's what science says about becoming the next Eleven.
Frontiers
Next Stop: “The Twilight Zone” Reboot
If you've never seen an episode of "The Twilight Zone," the seminal science-fiction series, you'll get...
Tech
Hover Technology: The Force (of Gravity) Is Strong With This One
Hover technology features prominently in the "Star Wars" franchise — but is this kind of anti-gravity...
Frontiers
Do Doors to Interdimensional Travel Exist?
Last year we looked at multiverse theory, and the highly speculative science behind what has become...
Pioneers
How Philip K. Dick’s Fiction Lived Up to Modern Science
Philip K. Dick inspired a generation with his sci-fi books and stories.
Science
“Bird Box” Theories: Is Mass Psychogenic Illness the Real Monster Here?
"Bird Box" theories abound: What really caused the events of the wildly popular film? Does mass...
Science
Do Space Travel Movies Ever Get it Right?
Hollywood loves adventure, and most of all it loves a spectacle. So it is no surprise...
Science
The Adventures of an Aerospace Technology Consultant in Hollywood
Here's how Aldo Spadoni leveraged his expertise at Northrop Grumman to become a technology consultant on...
Science
Sci-Fi Worlds or Reality? Travel Tips for an Alternative Universe
The alternative universe is popular in building sci-fi worlds. But do parallel universes really exist? And...
Science
The Silver Screen Connection Between Science and Movies
Real scientific advancements often borrow from fictitious movie technology. Let's dive into some well-known (and obscure)...
Science
Quantum Teleportation Is Sci-Fi Technology in Real Life
Quantum teleportation is sci-fi technology in real life. Scientists teleported a particle into orbit, so what's...
Frontiers
The Reality of Science Fiction TV Series
Learn more about how popular science fiction TV series are getting science right...and wrong.
Tech
4 Examples of Sci-Fi Technology Predicted by Media
Four examples of sci-fi technology that became real, including the self-propelled "smart" vacuum.