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Science fiction

Science fiction

This is our hub for all things sci-fi where we bring you the best from across books, TV and film. This page features round-ups of the latest science fiction, in-depth reviews and interviews with leading sci-fi authors.
Six pointed snowflake

Humans

Kenneth Libbrecht interview: A grand unified theory of snowflakes

Snowflakes can form in either a plate or column shape, but no one understood why – until physicist Kenneth Libbrecht investigated. His theory is the result of two decades making snow in the lab

Features

Mary Robinette Kowal: An exclusive short story for Â鶹´«Ã½

Technology

Mary Robinette Kowal: An exclusive short story for Â鶹´«Ã½

Culture

The major science-fiction films that get botany spectacularly wrong

Life

The major science-fiction films that get botany spectacularly wrong

Comment

Thousands of people march though Central London, UK, on Earth Day on 22 April 2017 to protest against what they see as a threat to experts, evidence and investment in science. Protesters assembled at the Science Museum and marched to Parliament Square. The march, a worldwide event, supports science and evidence-based research and was organized in opposition to Donald Trump's environmental and energy policies. (Photo by Jay Shaw Baker/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Humans

We’ll never understand the universe while we’re drowning in admin

Comment

Three cloudy mineral rocks are set against a black background

Physics

Physicists have created a new type of diamond by crushing buckyballs

News

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An inside look at oysters – and how to enjoy them safely

Regulars

How you can get involved with the hunt for gravitational waves

Space

How you can get involved with the hunt for gravitational waves

Regulars

Hydrilla, view of the leaf surface

Technology

Water-absorbing material inspired by plant roots could power robots

News

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Humans

Is it true that use of synthetic fertiliser is increasing everywhere?

Comment

Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

Health

Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

Veganism is typically equated with healthy eating, but today’s factory-produced fake bacon, sausages and burgers could be tarnishing the halo of a plant-based diet. Â鶹´«Ã½ investigates

Features

Technology

Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water

News

Physics

Ada Twist, Scientist review: Brilliant children's TV for the curious

Culture

Humans

How to sous vide steak using a beer cooler box

Regulars

Technology

Leaf-inspired material makes different liquids flow in opposite ways

News

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