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Argentine and Brazilian writers earned spots among 13 finalists for the prestigious International Booker Prize, bringing fresh voices from Latin America to the global stage. Both novels tackle historical injustices while celebrating resilience.
Self-driving taxis are no longer science fiction as Waymo expands to 10 major American cities, safely completing over 400,000 trips every week. The company's rapid growth signals that autonomous transportation is becoming a real option for everyday travel.
Scientists are racing to beam solar power from space to Earth, a technology that could slash Europe's land-based renewable energy needs by 80% within 25 years. What once lived in science fiction novels is becoming a real solution to our energy crisis.
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A half-Jewish actress named Agnes Bernauer became one of WWII's most unexpected heroes by playing a fictional German radio star who planted doubts in enemy soldiers' minds. At just 21 years old, she turned propaganda into a powerful weapon for good.
Thousands of Chinese engineers and tech enthusiasts have spent nearly two decades collaboratively writing an open-source sci-fi novel with millions of words. The Morning Star of Linggao recently caught global attention for its rigorous, technically grounded approach to reimagining China's past.
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Angela Makholwa became one of South Africa's first Black women crime fiction authors, transforming Johannesburg's literary landscape with six novels that celebrate the city's energy while exploring complex themes of identity and resilience. Her debut novel Red Ink is now a Showmax series, and another work became a Netflix film.
A former SpaceX engineer is launching a satellite in October to prove water can power rockets, turning science fiction into reality. If successful, the breakthrough could help future astronauts refuel on the Moon or Mars for their journey home.
A helium-filled wind turbine flying 2,000 meters high just delivered electricity into China's power grid for the first time. The breakthrough proves that harvesting stronger winds at high altitude isn't just science fiction anymore.
Deepa Paul's memoir about her journey to non-monogamy earned her a spot on the prestigious Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 longlist. The Amsterdam-based author's honest exploration of marriage, desire, and identity is being celebrated for its tender, open writing.
A robotics company born from a NASA challenge just raised nearly $1 billion to build helpful humanoid robots for warehouses and factories. The Texas startup is turning science fiction into reality with machines that can think, see, and adapt.
A Japanese company is getting ready to launch flying taxis in just four years, bringing science fiction closer to everyday reality. SkyDrive has already secured orders and is working with transit companies to make urban air travel accessible.
As commercial moon bases and Mars missions shift from science fiction to reality, researchers are urging the world to tackle a critical question: how does space affect human reproduction? A new study reveals urgent gaps in our knowledge and calls for international guidelines before we venture too far from Earth.
Thousands of readers shared the books that fundamentally changed their lives, revealing a powerful list of titles that shifted perspectives and sparked personal growth. From classic fiction to modern self-help, these top picks prove the written word still has the power to transform.
Three young actors on "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" had never watched the franchise before landing their roles. Now they're all devoted Trekkies, discovering Gene Roddenberry's hopeful vision through their own creative journey.
While humanoid robots grab headlines, practical wheeled robots are quietly revolutionizing warehouses with better performance and lower costs. Experts say businesses should focus on results, not science fiction dreams.
When advice feels exhausting, fiction offers something better: understanding. These five modern novels sit beside your pain instead of trying to fix it.
Scientists built the world's smallest programmable swimming robots, each tinier than a grain of salt, that could one day navigate the human body to fight disease. The breakthrough turns 50 years of science fiction into reality.
Three Asian American artists voiced the fictional girl group in Netflix's biggest film ever, and now they're Grammy nominees celebrating representation done right. Their hit "Golden" topped the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Golden Globe.
A South Korean company is pioneering self-navigating ships that could make ocean travel safer and cleaner. Avikus is turning science fiction into reality on the world's busiest shipping routes.
A groundbreaking 2025 study reveals that terraforming Mars has shifted from science fiction to active scientific debate, thanks to breakthroughs in synthetic biology and affordable space travel. Researchers propose a phased plan to warm the Red Planet and introduce engineered life within decades.
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