Science Fiction : Discovery News

Blown Away by Jules Verne's Space Cannon G Forces

Posted by Jennifer Ouellette Thu Feb 9, 2012 04:36 PM ET | 0

To celebrate Jules Verne's birthday, take a look at his science fiction method for blasting astronauts to the moon. Realistic? No. Inspiring? Yes. Read more

Blown Away by Jules Verne's Space Cannon G Forces

Google's 'Solve for X' Wants to End World Problems

Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 11:05 AM ET | 0

A new think tank will foster radical ideas for big issues. Read more

Project Bifrost: Rockets of the Future?

Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 05:57 PM ET | 0

Guest contributor Tabitha Smith introduces Project Bifrost, the potential foundation for interstellar space exploration. Read more

Science Fiction-Like Predator Terrorized Paleozoic Brazil

Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 03:00 PM ET | 0

A newly found Paleozoic predator looked like a cross between a tiger and a Komodo dragon. Read more

Could Starships Use Cold Fusion Propulsion?

Posted by Jennifer Ouellette Fri Dec 23, 2011 03:35 PM ET | 0

Cold fusion would be the "silver bullet" for interstellar voyages... in theory, anyway. Read more

Could Starships Use Cold Fusion Propulsion?

Pets in Space? It's Possible

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 30, 2011 09:43 AM ET | 0

Generations of worms raised in space suggest it's possible for this and other species (humans?) to live beyond Earth. Read more

Google X, a Secret Product Lab, Revealed for First Time

Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 01:23 PM ET | 0

The lab is reportedly run "as mysteriously as the C.I.A." Read more

Can Mars Rover Beam Those Samples Over?

Posted by Irene Klotz Fri Nov 4, 2011 03:14 PM ET | 0

NASA is working to make the tractor beam, "Death Star" not included, a reality. Read more

How H.G. Wells' World Became Real: Photos

Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:52 AM ET | 0

Explore how late-19th- and early-20th-century fiction, as envisioned by Wells, became 21st-century reality. Read more

Star Trek Inspiration? Meet the Real Jean Picard

Posted by Jennifer Ouellette Sat Sep 17, 2011 04:39 PM ET | 0

Captain Jean-Luc Picard is almost as iconic a figure as his predecessor, James Tiberius Kirk, when it comes to the Star Trek mythology. But was there a real-life inspiration for the name? Read more

Star Trek Inspiration? Meet the Real Jean Picard

Weird Exoplanet Discovered Orbiting Two Stars

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Sep 15, 2011 02:01 PM ET | 0

For the first time, an alien world has been discovered beyond the solar system circling two married stars. Read more

How Futurama Gets Science Right (Sort of): Photos

Posted Tue Sep 13, 2011 07:25 AM ET | 0

Explore some of the parallels between "Futurama" and real-life science and technology. Read more

Pale Red Dot: Desert Planets as Abodes for Life?

Posted by Ray Villard Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:32 AM ET | 0

Desert-like terrestrial planets may be great places to buy real estate, and there are probably lots of them to choose from in our galaxy. Read more

Pale Red Dot: Desert Planets as Abodes for Life?

45 Years Later, Star Trek Continues to Inspire

Posted by Ian O'Neill Thu Sep 8, 2011 06:56 PM ET | 0

Gene Roddenberry's son tells Discovery News about how his father's vision inspires society, and to Richard Obousy about how Star Trek inspired him to formulate the science behind the warp drive. Read more

45 Years Later, Star Trek Continues to Inspire

The Original U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701: Big Pic

Posted Thu Sep 8, 2011 04:16 PM ET | 0

The USS Enterprise is the most iconic science fiction spaceship ever created. For the 45th anniversary of "Star Trek: The Original Series" we revisit the TV model that inspired a generation. Read more