That milieu then had to be combined with one of science fiction’s major preoccupations, its most enduring theme, which is that of the Alien, the Not-Self, the Other. (9) This "objective," as defined ...

Abstract.-- This paper examines extraterrestrial intelligence in the short stories of Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin and their relation to the alien civilization in Liu’s immensely ...

In the decades since Frankenstein, generations of artists and storytellers have speculated how technology and discovery can ...

In the opening to Adrian Tchaikovsky's science fiction novel Alien Clay, the latest read for the New Scientist Book Club, our ...

Clandestine conspiracies and covert alien activity are popular theories involving UFO & UAP sightings as well as in science ...

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The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. MACH: The idea of making contact with aliens is a mainstay of science fiction. But when did it become clear among linguists and other experts ...

A recent study explores the physics behind George R. R. Martin's "Wild Cards" alien virus, blending science with science ...

Last week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences came out with their list of official nominees that will compete ...

Researchers have derived a formula for viral behavior in the Wild Cards, a science fiction series written by a collection of authors about an alien virus called the Wild Card that mutates human DNA.