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Why TV studios should stop playing it safe when it comes to fantasyWhy TV studios should stop playing it safe when it comes to fantasy
Andy Weir on his new novel Artemis, building a lunar civilization, and why he avoids politics in his storiesAndy Weir on his new novel Artemis, building a lunar civilization, and why he avoids politics in his stories
Tracking drones with DJI’s new Aeroscope technologyTracking drones with DJI’s new Aeroscope technology
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You can now purchase the beautiful maps from Lev Grossman’s Magicians trilogyYou can now purchase the beautiful maps from Lev Grossman’s Magicians trilogy
Are holograms the future of how we capture memories?
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Holographic time capsules

Lauren Goode
Here are the winners of the 2017 World Fantasy AwardsHere are the winners of the 2017 World Fantasy Awards
16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this November16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this November
Announcing Next Level season 2, The Verge’s video series on innovationAnnouncing Next Level season 2, The Verge’s video series on innovation
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Joe Hill on writing horror in an era of Twitter and toxic politicsJoe Hill on writing horror in an era of Twitter and toxic politics
Looking back on the anti-authoritarian themes of Philip Pullman’s His Dark MaterialsLooking back on the anti-authoritarian themes of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials
A new book aims to explore the glorious history of sci-fi cover artA new book aims to explore the glorious history of sci-fi cover art
Annihilation author Jeff VanderMeer on how his next novel is inspired by our dystopian presentAnnihilation author Jeff VanderMeer on how his next novel is inspired by our dystopian present
16 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this October16 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this October
Author Paul Vigna on The Walking Dead: ‘Zombies are a handy metaphor for anything that’s stalking you’Author Paul Vigna on The Walking Dead: ‘Zombies are a handy metaphor for anything that’s stalking you’
Autonomous is a sharp thriller about robotic freedom and patent piracyAutonomous is a sharp thriller about robotic freedom and patent piracy
Sci-fi author Martha Wells on writing a series about a robot that calls itself MurderbotSci-fi author Martha Wells on writing a series about a robot that calls itself Murderbot
How author Ruthanna Emrys is subverting Lovecraft’s tropes with her own cosmic horror seriesHow author Ruthanna Emrys is subverting Lovecraft’s tropes with her own cosmic horror series
RIP Jerry Pournelle, the first author to write a novel on a computerRIP Jerry Pournelle, the first author to write a novel on a computer
Robin Sloan on his new book Sourdough, San Francisco culture, and a more optimistic Silicon ValleyRobin Sloan on his new book Sourdough, San Francisco culture, and a more optimistic Silicon Valley
What it feels like to float in zero gravity
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A taste of space

Loren Grush
Here are the winners of the 2017 Dragon AwardsHere are the winners of the 2017 Dragon Awards
16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this September16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this September
A new Star Wars novel traces the mysterious origins of Captain PhasmaA new Star Wars novel traces the mysterious origins of Captain Phasma
8 fantasy novels to read while you wait for the next season of Game of Thrones8 fantasy novels to read while you wait for the next season of Game of Thrones
Mother Go is an audio-first novel that harkens back to the golden-age of sci-fiMother Go is an audio-first novel that harkens back to the golden-age of sci-fi
18 space suits from science fiction, from worst to best18 space suits from science fiction, from worst to best
N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy is a triumphant achievement in fantasy literatureN.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy is a triumphant achievement in fantasy literature
How author Sylvain Neuvel finds the human heart in his giant robot thrillersHow author Sylvain Neuvel finds the human heart in his giant robot thrillers
These next-generation space suits could allow astronauts to explore Mars
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There’s no one-size-fits-all for a suit

Loren Grush
Women swept nearly every category at the 2017 Hugo AwardsWomen swept nearly every category at the 2017 Hugo Awards
Our new video series Space Craft launches next weekOur new video series Space Craft launches next week
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Two science-fiction authors say they’re being used as proxies in a fandom culture warTwo science-fiction authors say they’re being used as proxies in a fandom culture war
The 2017 Dragon Awards are a far-ranging sci-fi and fantasy reading listThe 2017 Dragon Awards are a far-ranging sci-fi and fantasy reading list
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola on the future of his shared universe, and the film rebootHellboy creator Mike Mignola on the future of his shared universe, and the film reboot
14 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this August14 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this August
Exclusive: Inside the new display tech that makes virtual objects seem totally real

Avegant thinks light field displays will replace our smartphones.

Lauren Goode
Prescription video games may be the future of medicine

A new episode of Next Level explores whether certain video games can improve cognitive function

Lauren Goode
Inferno Squad author Christie Golden on injecting moral ambiguity into Star WarsInferno Squad author Christie Golden on injecting moral ambiguity into Star Wars
Andy Weir on his follow-up to The Martian, and using realistic science in fictionAndy Weir on his follow-up to The Martian, and using realistic science in fiction
Next Level: Inside Dolby’s experiment to watch people while they’re watching movies

Biophysical measurement is the next big thing in entertainment

Lauren Goode

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