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Apocalypse How-To? Better Science Fiction Stories About Threats to Humanity

While plenty of apocalypses occur in science fiction, the risks could be shown more realistically, experts argue.

Ramin Skibba, Contributor

Culture

Bringing the Plight of Coral Reefs to Our Screens

New programs highlight coral bleaching, a process driven by climate change, which could destroy most coral ecosystems by 2050.

Ramin Skibba, Contributor

Creature

‘Burung Harry Potter’ Owls Found in Indonesian Markets

Concerned scientists look for “Harry Potter” effect to explain Indonesia’s new owl trade.

Olivia Trani, Contributor

Culture

Exploring the Math in 'Hidden Figures'

The movie gives a shout-out to Euler's Method -- a centuries-old math technique. Did it really help send astronauts into orbit?

Catherine Meyers, Staff Writer

Culture

Five Academy Awards for Cool Science and Engineering

This year's Oscar Sci-Tech awards go to new technologies that seamlessly blend virtual worlds with the real one.

Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer

Technology

Artificial Intelligence Predicts a Picture’s Future

Computer program extrapolates video from a single image.

Charles Q. Choi, Contributor

Drawing of alien invasion from "The War of the Worlds"

Culture

Science Fiction Pioneer H.G. Wells Turns 150

Beloved writer's work combines fantastical stories with social commentary.

Joel Shurkin, Contributor

Culture

Mathematicians And 'The Man Who Knew Infinity'

A new movie tells the story of an underdog Indian mathematician.

Ramin Skibba, Contributor

Culture

How Science Experts Make Movies Better

Film-making and science, an artful collaboration.

Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer

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