Science in everyday conversation can feel distant— something conducted behind closed laboratory doors, far from big screens. Yet that impression overlooks a long history. Science fiction has existed ...

Science fiction allows artists to speculate about the future through imaginative and technical concepts. But so often the prevailing vision of that future in popular culture tends toward the dystopian ...

Science fiction can be valuable in the broader communication ecosystem, bringing science to the public and offering scientists a space to exercise imagination. Science communication is increasingly ...

A team of researchers has designed an exhaust system that dramatically reduces the extreme heat found inside fusion reactors. For years, scientists have pointed to nuclear fusion's potential to ...

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University have created a tiny electronic implant that helps lab-grown pancreatic tissue develop and work properly, raising hopes for new cell ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover aerospace, astronomy & hosted The Cosmic Controversy Podcast. As the recent Worldcon 2025 Convention here in Seattle ...

We are currently living through an unprecedented rise in the popularity of science fiction over the past couple of years. From new releases from established names such as Star Wars to the rise of ...