Robot Runs Half Marathon Faster Than Any Human Ever Has
A humanoid robot just ran a half marathon in China, beating the world's fastest human time by seven minutes. This isn't science fiction anymore—it's a glimpse of how far robotics has come.
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80s Cult Classic 'The Last Starfighter' Returns as Comic
The beloved 1984 sci-fi film "The Last Starfighter" is getting an official sequel 40 years later, continuing Alex Rogan's adventure in comic book form. Mad Cave Studios launches the new series July 1, 2026, picking up right where the movie's end credits left off.
AI Drug Startup Signs $2.75B Deal With Eli Lilly
Hong Kong-based Insilico Medicine just landed a potential $2.75 billion partnership with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, marking one of the largest AI drug development deals ever. The agreement shows how artificial intelligence is transforming medicine from science fiction into life-saving reality.
Project Hail Mary: Friendship Saves Two Worlds in Space
A new sci-fi film proves that even in the vastness of space, friendship is the most powerful force. Project Hail Mary delivers a heartwarming story about an unlikely bond between a human astronaut and an adorable alien, both racing to save their dying worlds.
Europe's First Robotaxi Service Launches in Zagreb
Self-driving taxis are hitting European roads for the first time as Croatian startup Verne partners with Uber and Pony.ai to launch commercial service in Zagreb. The collaboration brings autonomous vehicle technology to everyday riders, making science fiction a practical reality.
Ryan Gosling's New Sci-Fi Film Shows Hope for Humanity
Project Hail Mary imagines a world where nations unite to save Earth from extinction, delivering a powerful message of cooperation when we need it most. The film starring Ryan Gosling proves that working together beats going it alone.
NASA Helps Bring 'Project Hail Mary' Film to Life
As NASA preps for its Artemis II moon mission, the space agency helped create the new sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary" starring Ryan Gosling. Real astronauts consulted on set, and the International Space Station crew even screened the movie in orbit.
Ryan Gosling's Space Film Shows Why Aliens Might Be Kind
The new movie Project Hail Mary brings science and hope to the big screen with a powerful message: any aliens smart enough to reach us would likely understand compassion. Author Andy Weir explains the beautiful science behind his optimistic vision.
Project Hail Mary Brings Hopeful Science to Theaters
Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are bringing optimistic science fiction back to the big screen with their adaptation of Andy Weir's beloved novel. The film premieres March 20, showing how science can solve humanity's biggest problems.
NASA to Build Permanent Moon Base by 2030
The United States is racing to establish humanity's first permanent lunar outpost within four years, turning science fiction into reality. Astronauts will live and work on the moon's surface, developing technologies that could unlock the solar system.
Scientists Freeze and Revive Mouse Brains With Function Intact
German researchers successfully froze mouse brains, stored them for up to a week, then thawed them with neurons firing and memory pathways working. The breakthrough brings science fiction closer to reality and could one day help preserve brains during injury or disease.
Air Taxis Get FAA Green Light in 26 States This Year
Flying cars are finally moving from science fiction to reality as the U.S. approves real-world testing across 26 states. Communities could see electric air taxis in their skies before 2025 ends.
Electric Moon Excavator Passes First Real-World Test
Two space startups just proved that lunar construction is no longer science fiction. Their all-electric excavator could help solve Earth's helium shortage while building the foundation for a new space economy.
Waymo Robotaxis Now Serving 10 U.S. Cities with 400K Weekly Rides
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.
Solar Panels in Space Could Power Europe by 2040
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.
China's 20-Year Crowdsourced Novel Rewrites History
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.
SpaceX Vet to Test Water-Powered Rocket in Space This Fall
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.
China's Floating Wind Turbine Sends Power to Grid
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.
Robot Startup Apptronik Raises $935M at $5.3B Valuation
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.
Japan's SkyDrive Plans Flying Cars for Passengers by 2028
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.
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