a preference for certain narrow kinds of science fiction (because they can be understood at least partly in the usual way), or a misconceiving and misperception of the very texts one is trying to ...

This novel becomes one of the most important science fiction texts to examine assumptions about gender. The author, Ursula K Le Guin, is propelled to sci-fi fame following the success of her third ...

Science fiction may be more than just entertainment. New research suggests that regularly engaging with science fiction—whether through films, books, or other media—can help people feel a stronger ...

It’s been 25 years since China Miéville stepped into the literary spotlight with his novel “Perdido Street Station.” ...

But the task of science fiction is not to predict the future. Rather, it contemplates possible futures. Writers may find the future appealing precisely because it can’t be known, a black box ...