Science fiction is not monolithic. There are, in fact, two major sub-genres that divide sci-fi — hard sci-fi and speculative (or soft) sci-fi — and most of the time, the delineation between the two is ...

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As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a tough critic of science fiction books and films that explore these topics.

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There are very few “good” hard science-fiction anime out there, but Planetes is definitely one of them, albeit one wrapped in a warm, cosy blanket of comedy. Set in 2075, Planetes deals with the ...

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