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Here s how science fiction novels and movies imagined the year 2026. Science fiction vs reality: what actually happened? Warning! This post contains spoilers. Stranded [2013 Science Fiction Horror film] Stranded is a 2013 science fiction horror film directed and co-written by Roger Christian and Christian Piers Betley. The film stars Christian Slater, Brendan Fehr, Amy [ ]
The quote, The only difference between a caprice and a lifelong passion is that the caprice lasts a little longer, certainly sounds like something Oscar Wilde would say. Known for his wit, irony, and sharp commentary on human nature, Wilde s writings are full of aphorisms that challenge societal norms and explore the complexities of love, [ ]
All of science overturned by a single tweet random Twitter non-expert proves new claim by tweeting it; now all scientists abandon centuries of work: In an unprecedented shake-up of scientific thought, a single tweet by a random non-expert on the Internet has reportedly led scientists around the world to discard centuries of research and [ ]
One of the greatest scenes in cinema history: it brings together my passion for cats and science fiction. In the 1976 classic Logan s Run, the scene with the old man and his cats offers a striking contrast between the dystopian future and the natural world that has been forgotten. For me, this moment stands out [ ]
Open the image below (4000 2250 pixels), then zoom in to find the small, bright, bluish-white object. Congratulations: you ve just spotted NASA s Perseverance rover from Mars orbit! If you look carefully, you can even pick out the rover s tracks! Hint: Perseverance is here:
Imagine that both engines of the plane you re on have failed, and the plane must make a powerless landing. A terrifying scenario, isn t it? A situation so dangerous that it requires a Mayday call, where the chances of the pilots safely landing the plane are slim. Unfortunately, not every flight is as lucky as TACA [ ]
Did you know there s a NASA website where you can spell out your name using Landsat Earth images? Well, now you do. When you type your name into the text box on the Your Name in Landsat website and submit it, the site creates your name using photos taken from space by Landsat program satellites [ ]
Contrary to popular belief, the lengths of day and night aren t exactly equal on the equinox. While the equinox is often celebrated as the day when daylight and darkness perfectly balance, this isn t entirely accurate. The phenomenon that truly represents equal lengths of day and night is known as the equilux. The equilux occurs a [ ]
The late 1980s and early 1990s were pivotal years in history. The Soviet Union was in turmoil, and the end of this vast union of republics, established in 1917, seemed inevitable. Then, in 1991, the once unthinkable happened: the greatest and longest-lasting socialist experiment (or socialist dictatorship, if you prefer) in history came to an [ ]
This might be one of the best photos of the Space Shuttle in history (in my opinion, the best) even if it s not the best, it s definitely one of the most interesting: On November 15, 1995, Russian cosmonaut Sergei Avdeyev (Sergey Avdeev) took a photo of Space Shuttle Atlantis as it was preparing to [ ]