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Guest Post: Turnabout Intruder

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Guest post looking at Star Trek episode "Turnabout Intruder" and its representations of sex and gender.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at science fiction in which Earth's Moon is destroyed or otherwise lost.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In the second of two parts, we look at representations of dark energy in science fiction, and at their underlying science.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In the first of two parts, we take a look at the mysterious but second most abundant component of our Universe: Dark Matter.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at a survey of science fiction use in astronomy outreach at the UK's 2026 National Astronomy Meeting.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at eclipses, alignments and conjunctions in science and science fiction.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

A guest post from astrophysicist Anwesha Sahu explores her sometimes fraught relationship with science fiction.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at game obsessed cultures in science and SF

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Exploring the ways humanity might be modified to adapt to alien environments.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at The Black Hole and Interstellar - two films both drawn into the awesome gravity of their central black holes.