Photo by Jeswin Thomas Stories about alien abduction have always fascinated the human imagination ever since they were first recorded. Everyone has, at some point, imagined being abducted and getting to meet the alien stranger. Alien abduction is a strange but popular concept in science fiction. The idea of being taken away by extraterrestrial beings…
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The Science of Moon Rocks: Learning from Lunar Samples
Photo by Ian Parker on Unsplash The study of moon rocks and lunar samples has provided valuable insights into the history and composition of the Moon. Studying lunar samples is essential for understanding the potential for life on the Moon. However, it’s important to note that the Moon is generally considered inhospitable to life as we know it…
The Dark Side of Utopia: Dystopian Elements in Sci-Fi Novels
Photo by Judeus Samson on Unsplash Science fiction has long been a genre that explores both the possibilities of utopian societies and the dark underbelly of these imagined futures. While utopian elements often dominate the surface of these narratives, dystopian pieces are frequently woven into the fabric of these worlds to create tension, conflict, and thought-provoking commentary. The…
Worlds Beyond Our Solar System That Could Host Alien Life
Photo by Massimiliano Morosinotto on Unsplash Exoplanets, also known as extrasolar planets, are planets that orbit stars other than our Sun. Since the first confirmed exoplanet discovery in 1992, astronomers have detected thousands of exoplanets using various observational methods. These distant worlds come in a wide range of sizes, compositions, and environments, and some of them hold the…
Dystopian Fiction: Three Great Examples with a Twist
Photo by Min An One of the most popular genres in modern fiction is dystopian, with examples like Boutwell’s Old Men and Infidels series, Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, and more. Although the glut of modern fiction falls squarely in fantasy and young adult fiction, there is a significant chunk of readers that still prefer something else. …
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