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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Human Menaces in Sci‑Fi: The Top Ten Villains

Science fiction often shows monsters that are aliens, robots or weird creatures. But the scariest threats usually come from people themselves. They are easier to relate to and can push the story into deeper territory. The list below starts with a villain who has become an icon. Darth Vader, with

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Tiny Chip That Could Change How We Explore Space

Space missions face a big problem: their computers are slow and outdated. Most current chips, like the RAD750, rely on old technology that struggles with modern tasks. That’s where a new NASA-Microchip project comes in. They’ve created a small but powerful processor called HPSC, designed to handle t

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Books that rewrite sci-fi without copying Dune

Science fiction often gets stuck in Dune’s shadow, but many books have broken free by doing the opposite of what readers expect. Hyperion, for example, doesn’t just tell one story—it stitches together seven separate journeys, each with its own voice and style. The result is like a box of different p

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tech Stories That Make Us Think Twice

Science fiction often does more than predict cool gadgets—it shows us how tech could twist human behavior in unsettling ways. While some shows paint a shiny future, others dig deeper into the cracks. This one series started as a sharp look at how new tech might mess with real life. Early on, it aske

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Hopes to Lift ViaSat-3F 3 Into Orbit

SpaceX is gearing up for a big launch from Kennedy Space Center, where the powerful Falcon Heavy rocket will carry the newest ViaSat-3F 3 satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch window opens at 10:13 a. m. on Wednesday, April 29, and the company has until 11:38 a. m. to push it of

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Apr 16 2026OPINION

Science, housing, and history: Three views on America’s future

Science often takes center stage in national debates, but its funding remains a hot topic. One recent space mission showed how science can bring people together, even when politics pull them apart. Instead of cutting funds for research, leaders should support programs like NASA’s moon missions. Afte

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

A Chip on the Shoulder of Brain Surgery

Science Corp isn't diving into brain surgery just for the thrill. The company plans to place a tiny sensor on a human brain during an already scheduled operation. The 520-electrode chip, no bigger than a pea, will rest on the brain's surface, recording activity without digging deep. This isn't a sci

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Small daily choices can lower cancer risk

Science now shows that cancer isn’t just bad luck—it’s often the result of how we live. Our bodies handle threats every day, but modern habits can accidentally feed disease instead of fighting it. Five key systems keep cancer in check, but they break down when stress piles up, food choices go wrong,

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A simple guide to sci-fi shows that won’t leave you lost in space

Science fiction can feel like a maze for first-timers. The genre often throws big ideas at viewers without much help. Shows like The Expanse or Westworld assume you already know the rules of their worlds. That’s tough if you’re just dipping your toes in. But one show changed that game. Thirteen yea

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Apr 11 2026SCIENCE

How astronauts land safely after coming back from space

Spacecraft returning to Earth need a soft landing, and water has been the go-to choice for decades. The idea isn’t just about avoiding a hard crash—it’s also about control. When a capsule hits water at the right speed, the ocean acts like a giant cushion, spreading out the shock. But getting to that

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