science fiction

The Female Man And Its Disdain For Femininity

Feminist dystopia at its finest. Joanna Russ imagines a world in which the elimination of gender hierarchy leads to freedom, strength, and power.

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The Handmaid's Tale Is Overrated—Here's What You Should Read Instead

While Atwood's feminist dystopia remains our favorite nightmarish future, Marge Piercy's Woman On The Edge Of Time is far superior.

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Aliens, Tentacle Sex, And Racism: Surprising Lessons From Sci-Fi 

Scientists are hotly debating whether we should send messages into space. Perhaps they should consult Octavia Butler for some wisdom...

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Is Resurrection Of The Dead Scientifically Possible?

It may sound like science-fiction or a harrowing nightmare, but cryonics and cryogenics make resurrection feasible.

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Of Women and Wormholes: A Brief History of Space-time Travel

The great Madeline L. Engle got me thinking: Will wormholes ever be a reality?

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