Smithsonian spoke with the eminent critic John Clute, co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, who quotes Bertrand Russell’s prophetic words from 1924: “‘I am compelled to fear that ...

Science fiction novels also proved popular... Chris Gleadell picks a quote from 2001: A Space Odyssey . Full quote: “The thing's hollow! It goes on forever, and... oh My God, it's full of stars!” ...

Science fiction may be more than just entertainment. New research suggests that regularly engaging with science ...