Every month, io9 compiles a list of the new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books coming out that we think will excite our ...

While dozens of brilliant writers help expand the sci-fi genre every year, three specific authors helped define its rules.

Science fiction has always been more than just spaceships and time machines. It's a genre built on bold ideas, philosophical questions and the fearless imaginations of writers who dared to ask "what ...

It’s always delightful to watch talented authors make old tropes fresh; perhaps that’s what makes ELLE’s picks from this year ...

The best sci-fi shows of 2025 have been the ones that incorporate elements of social drama, comedy, and philosophical ...

Ringworld by Larry Niven was published in 1970 to huge acclaim, winning both Hugo and Nebula awards; it’s been in print ever since. It came out when humans had just landed on the moon and it looked ...

Acclaimed author of the Three-Body trilogy also discusses his ‘dark forest’ theory, and the struggle to come up with original ...

Disney's 2012 movie flop meant a beloved 113-year-old sci-fi hero didn't get the onscreen adaptation he deserved, but that's ...

Best-selling science fiction and fantasy author Alan Dean Foster is moving into gaming in a multi-license deal with studio Pomme, starting with a game based on his classic Midworld novel. Foster told ...

Startup Portola is treating its AI companions like characters in a novel, complete with lore, emotions, and personal lives. The experiment raises the question: Can fiction make better AI companions?

These are the most unforgettable moments from the best sci-fi TV shows of 2025, including Andor, Stranger Things, Alien: ...