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We all know the sun is kind of a big deal. It powers plants, fuels ecosystems, and keeps Earth from turning into a giant space popsicle. But what if I told you that life doesn’t always need sunshine to thrive? Deep in the Arctic, where winter means months of total darkness, microscopic algae are throwing […]
Imagine a world where creating human life doesn’t require, well, humans. Sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi novel, right? But hold up—this isn’t fiction anymore. Scientists are on the brink of being able to produce human eggs and sperm in the lab, potentially within the next decade. Yep, you read that right. Silicon […]
Fellow space enthusiasts! Ever wondered if those mysterious lights in the sky are more than just your neighbor’s drone? Let’s dive into the wild world of UFO sightings and see how they’ve inspired some epic sci-fi and fantasy tales. Ancient Alien Vibes Long before TikTok and Twitter, folks were spotting strange stuff overhead. Back in […]
Ever wonder what would happen if a bunch of women working at a peepshow decided to take control of their own destinies? That’s exactly what went down in Neon Girls by Jennifer Worley, a memoir about the dancers at San Francisco’s Lusty Lady in the ‘90s—who didn’t just perform, but fought to unionize their workplace […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to spice up your reading list with some epic love stories set in fantastical worlds, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a curated list of 20 science fiction and fantasy novels that blend romance with adventure, perfect for a cozy read on the day of […]
Imagine this: it’s 1814, and the Library of Congress, housing a modest 3,000 books, goes up in flames. Total bummer, right? Enter Thomas Jefferson, who swoops in, offering his personal stash of 6,487 books. Congress buys it for $23,950, which today would be like dropping over $429,000 (or 66.13 per book). Talk about a pricey […]
Abu Dhabi is making waves with its upcoming 5.2-gigawatt solar farm, set to be the world’s largest. This massive project, spearheaded by Masdar and the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, aims to power approximately 750,000 homes. By integrating a Battery Energy Storage System, it ensures a steady energy supply, even when the sun isn’t shining. […]
China’s next big move in space exploration involves planting a flag on the Moon that appears to “flap” — yes, on the airless lunar surface. Sounds like science fiction, right? The trick lies in advanced tech: the flag will feature embedded wires and use electromagnetic currents to simulate that iconic, wind-driven waving motion we’re used […]
Canadian Katie Tallo’s journey to bestselling author is as captivating as her novels. With a career spanning over 30 years in screenwriting and directing, she transitioned to crime fiction with her debut novel, Dark August, which became an international bestseller and New York Times Editor’s Choice. This gripping story introduced Augusta Monet, a flawed yet […]
Imagine a vehicle that’s as comfortable cruising on the highway as it is soaring through the skies. That’s exactly what XPeng AeroHT—a subsidiary of XPeng Motors—unveiled at CES in Las Vegas this year. This innovative creation, known as the Land Aircraft Carrier, is the closest we’ve come to the flying cars of sci-fi dreams. What […]