The Science of Sci-Fi

The future of spacecraft, explained by a man who launches present-day spacecraft.

09/02/2018

By Chris Taylor

Which of these popular sci-fi entertainments is the most grounded in reality?

07/30/2018

By Pete Pachal

More fact than fiction, this wishlist might keep you up at night.

07/27/2018

By Alison Foreman

Science fiction is full of ships that can zip around the cosmos. Only some are even loosely based on actual science.

07/24/2018

By Bob Al-Greene

We don't need to defend against phaser fire -- but there are some deadly invisible enemies on the final frontier.

07/20/2018

By Mark Kaufman