science fiction
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It’s more like the language of Robert A. Heinlein, who wrote science fiction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The bonus structure, laid out in SpaceX's prospectus filed with US regulators Wednesday, reads less like a compensation agreement and more like a science fiction plot.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The idea of orbital solar-power systems has been around for decades, discussed in the pages of an Isaac Asimov science fiction story published in 1941 and explored at universities and government research laboratories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The site attracts a mix of visitors, from families seeking a sense of adventure to enthusiasts drawn by its detailed references to science fiction, including a Tardis-style bathroom and optional costumes inspired by popular franchises.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Yet many of the ideas of science fiction, like submarines and travel to the moon, have become matters of science fact.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
