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Science fiction and fantasy often thrive on alternate histories and rich, layered storytelling, and 20th Century Men stands tall among the best recent examples of the genre. Imagine an alternate Cold War, redefined by superscience and supersoldiers, and you’ll get a taste of what Deniz Camp’s bold comic offers. With a narrative density reminiscent of […]
In the annals of history, the Roman Empire isn’t just a tale of conquest and intrigue; it’s a legacy of innovation. Among its lesser-known but immensely impactful inventions is the codex, the prototype of the modern bound book. Imagine this: a shift from cumbersome scrolls to neatly stacked parchment, creating a portable, organized medium for […]
2025 might just mark the dawn of a new Pleistocene era—one where woolly mammoths roam the tundra once more. Colossal Biosciences, a leader in de-extinction science, has announced bold strides in artificial womb technology, aiming to see the birth of woolly mammoth calves within three years. Their work on restoring other iconic species, such as […]
Indigenous Futurism is reshaping Canadian speculative fiction, offering vibrant narratives that blend cultural traditions with futuristic visions. These stories not only challenge the conventions of the genre but also bring long-overdue representation to Indigenous voices. At the forefront of this movement is Cherie Dimaline’s The Marrow Thieves, a dystopian tale where Indigenous people are hunted […]
Canada’s fantasy novels are a rich tapestry, blending the diverse voices of its authors with landscapes and histories that are unmistakably Canadian. Unlike the American penchant for bold frontiers or British tales steeped in tradition, Canadian fantasy often reflects themes of cultural mosaic, identity, and the interplay between humanity and nature. Guy Gavriel Kay, a […]
Robots are no longer confined to the pages of science fiction—they’re making their way into our homes and lives. Colin Angle, co-founder of iRobot, is taking a bold step forward with his new venture, Familiar Machines & Magic. This Boston-based startup aims to create home robots focused on health and wellness, potentially featuring AI-powered companions […]
Imagine waking up 200 meters underwater, surrounded by vibrant marine life. Thanks to Deep’s Vanguard and Sentinel habitats, this sci-fi vision is becoming a reality. Vanguard, launching in 2025, is a compact, modular habitat designed for three divers to work and live underwater for up to a week. Its successor, Sentinel, promises long-term ocean habitation […]
Ready to blast off into 2025? This year’s space missions are like stepping into a sci-fi novel come to life! After a stellar 2024—Europa Clipper launched to study a moon hiding an ocean, SpaceX’s Starship nailed its landing, and China brought back lunar samples—2025 is raising the stakes.NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) is gearing […]