The Three-Body Problem: From Celestial Mechanics to Human Interactions
The restricted three-body problem involves a stable orbit of two large bodies accompanied by a small third body. Here's how it also relates to human interactions.
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The Science Behind Science Fiction
Edward Lerner, physicist, computer scientist, science fiction, and techno-thrillers novelist, deconstructs the Science Behind the Fiction and the intriguing connections between scientific fact and its influence on science fiction within Western culture.
Science Fiction to Science Fact: Miniature Robots Crawl Inside Human Body to Perform Laser Surgery
Miniature robots right out of science fiction ride magnetic waves deep inside a human body to perform ultra-precise laser surgery.
This LGBTQ+ Non-Profit is Getting The Attention of the Space Industry by Breaking Down Barriers
"Gaaays in Spaaace" is pressing for more LGBTQ+ representation in the space industry, and they are using science fiction like Star Trek to do it...
"Gaaays in Spaaace" is pressing for more LGBTQ+ representation in the space industry, and they are using science fiction like Star Trek to do it...
LGBTQ+ non-profit "Gaaays in Spaaace" is pushing the space industry for change, and it's using science fiction like Star Trek to do it.
These Are the Top Four Theories That Could Bring Us Closer to Faster-Than-Light Travel
The speculative science of faster-than-light travel is still a dark art, so can these theories turn science fiction into science fact?
These 6 Technologies from ‘The Expanse’ May Soon Become Reality
Here's a peek at six fascinating technologies in "The Expanse" universe that may one day become a reality.
Can Our Civilization Live Underground?
The Debrief tackles another dystopian hellscape from the works of science fiction: A subterrenean future!
The Debrief tackles another dystopian hellscape from the works of science fiction: A subterrenean future!
What if our civilization collapsed? Could humanity thrive underground in a post-apocalyptic hellscape? The Debrief decided to look into it (just in case).
Yep, We Can Weaponize an Asteroid
With a bit of planning, time, and a giant amount of money, we could theoretically hurl space rocks into anything.
With a bit of planning, time, and a giant amount of money, we could theoretically hurl space rocks into anything.
NASA's recent DART launch and with Season 6 of The Expanse coming out, we wanted to know if you can turn an asteroid into a weapon.
How Does the Jump Drive in Apple TV’s ‘Foundation’ Work?
Was Isaac Asimov traversing wormholes or going quantum? The Debrief takes a look at two theories to understand how the Foundation universe has mastered FTL travel.
Was Isaac Asimov traversing wormholes or going quantum? The Debrief takes a look at two theories to understand how the Foundation universe has mastered FTL travel.
Apple TV's 'Foundation' is full-on sci-fi, so we naturally wondered how the 'Jump' drive allows for quick travel across the Empire's galaxy.
Astronomers Develop Technique to Spot Exoplanets Orbiting Two Suns
A team of astronomers has developed a new technique designed to quickly and accurately identify exoplanets orbiting two...
How Magic Mushrooms Inspired Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’
I am the Kwisatz Haderach!
I am the Kwisatz Haderach!
Melange, or 'spice,' the drug everyone is obsessed with in the new sci-fi epic Dune, was inspired by magic mushrooms.
The 5 Best Sci-Fi Bars in the World
The Debrief dives into the finest drinking establishments this side of Luna to meet your geeky party needs.
The Debrief dives into the finest drinking establishments this side of Luna to meet your geeky party needs.
The Debrief has you covered with our list of the top five science fiction-themed bars in the world, and yes- you can bring your phaser.
Here Are the Top Ten Sci-Fi Bars Where Thirsty Space Travelers Can Grab a Drink
Even if you aren't the captain of a spacecraft in a science fiction universe, you can still enjoy a space-age cocktail at one of our top ten favorite sci-fi bars.
Scientists Develop a Real-Life Death Star Laser
Pew pew...
Pew pew...
Researchers have successfully merged a 30-laser array into one coherent, ultra-powerful beam, bringing the dreams of a Death Star cannon closer to reality.
These 7 “Star Trek” Technologies May Soon Become Reality
Star Trek inspires us to look forward, so let's do just that.
Star Trek inspires us to look forward, so let's do just that.
7 "Star Trek" inventions that could quickly become reality, and will let humans one day boldly go where we've never gone before.
Researchers Use Acoustic Levitation to Create a “Tractor Beam” of Sound
Researchers with Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a "tractor beam" using sound waves to manipulate objects without actually coming into contact with them.
The 5 Sci-Fi Tech Developments That Make Tomorrow’s Supersoldiers Totally Badass
Science fiction author S.T. Campitelli weighs in on the future of supersoldier technology
Science fiction author S.T. Campitelli weighs in on the future of supersoldier technology
Supersoldiers are a common sight in sci-fi, but some very real tech developments may be changing science fiction into science fact.
Meet The Sci-Fi Authors Trying to Democratize Book Publishing Through NFTs
Brothers Ehsan and Shakil Ahmad are selling their latest book alongside the digital art it inspired in an attempt to shake up book publishing.
Brothers Ehsan and Shakil Ahmad are selling their latest book alongside the digital art it inspired in an attempt to shake up book publishing.
A pair of sci-fi authors ventured bravely into the world of NFT publishing, selling their book and visual art in a purely 21st century way.
Universal Translators: Going Beyond the Meaning of Words
Universal translators allow for seamless communication between alien species in science fiction. What happens when they break?
Getting Around Conflicts with FTL Travel in Science Fiction
A Guest Post by author R. S. Penney and his ideas surrounding Warp and Interstellar Communication
A Guest Post by author R. S. Penney and his ideas surrounding Warp and Interstellar Communication
FTL: if you want to write a space-opera, it’s pretty much a necessity. That’s why it’s such a bummer that warp is basically impossible.
French Military Uses Sci-Fi Authors and Artists to Prepare for Future Threats
France's military has partnered with creatives in the art and science fiction space to envision future threats to national security.
Top 5 Things About A.I. That This Science Fiction Writer Thinks Will Kick Ass
Artificial intelligence may be a dirty word in some quarters. Yet, ask any science fiction writer, and they will shout, "It's about time!"
If Aliens Landed Tomorrow, Could We Communicate With Them?
An interview with Dr. Arik Kershenbaum, author of "The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens—and Ourselves."
An interview with Dr. Arik Kershenbaum, author of "The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens—and Ourselves."
Are we alone in the universe? If not, would we even be able to communicate with aliens should the ever arrive? An interview with Arik Kershenbaum.
New Warp Drive Model Requires No ‘Exotic Matter,’ Scientists Say We Can Build It
Researchers in Sweden have come up with a design for an entirely new version of Warp drive that may actually work.
Faster-Than-Light Travel Is Coming At Us Faster Than We Thought
"It was May 2013, and I needed a faster-than-light drive something fierce." Best selling sci-fi author G. S. Jennsen dives into FTL travel.
Scientific Advances are Ruining Science Fiction
Best-selling science fiction author Douglas Richards explains why our exponential technological development is ruining a literary genre.
Tiny Wormholes May Be Usable for Interstellar Communication
In a new study, physicists have now shown that tiny wormholes could be used for communication and by using a standard model of physics.
Dyson Spheres Could Help Us Find Advanced Alien Technology
Could Dyson Spheres lead SETI astronomers to find alien life? This Sci-fi plot device may help answer one of our greatest mysteries.
Tomorrow’s Future: How Science Fiction Predicted Social Media and the World of the 21st Century
Science fiction luminary Frederick Pohl saw the world of tomorrow decades before it ever arrived.
Science fiction luminary Frederick Pohl saw the world of tomorrow decades before it ever arrived.
Science fiction luminary Frederick Pohl saw social media and innovations of the world of tomorrow decades before they arrived.