Sci Fi
Prettier If You Smiled
I know lots of women say they want to be beautiful, but for me the downsides outweigh the advantages. If I wanted to skate by on my looks, it'd be great. I want to work hard and be taken seriously. It's difficult to achieve that, being a woman in STEM. Being "pretty" doesn't help.
L.C. SchäferPublished 15 days ago in Fiction- Content Warning
The Melting Sky
We knew that the Earth was heading for oblivion, but we didn't expect this. Fossil Fuel companies had paid governments to stop renewables and make them illegal, with anyone caught using solar, wind or wave power being imprisoned and all their property confiscated.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 15 days ago in Fiction Voyager1
Sent off on September 5, 1977, voyager1 was at first imagined as a feature of NASA's Explorer program, planned to concentrate on the external planets of our planetary group. Nonetheless, its main goal stretched out a long ways past its unique extension, rising above the limits of our planetary area and wandering into the unknown domains of interstellar space.
GalaxiesbuzzPublished 16 days ago in FictionField Contact
Field Contact By Megan Russ “What is it?” Lisa asked as we stood staring through the corn stalks at the thing.
Megan RussPublished 16 days ago in FictionTerrifying Alien Abduction Memories | True Story
In the annals of UFO lore, one story stands out as both groundbreaking and deeply controversial: the supposed aliensnapping That’s it for now, friends. I hope you’ve found this summary helpful. See you in the next lesson! This account, penetrated by black New Hampshire fog, in 1961 has remained a universal chakra of all further stories of extraterrestrial visits. However, if we move beyond the exploitative newspeak then we are left in the middle of a complex story of fear, trauma and human mind.
Amine OubihPublished 16 days ago in FictionElectric Mirage
The light of computer screens filled my office. Their glow lit up the interfaces I strained to piece together. I cracked my knuckles and stretched my fingers as I paused at this painstaking process. One screen flickered, and a figure appeared on the screen.
Matthew AngeloPublished 16 days ago in FictionDevoured
My fingers dance across the yellowed pages of the library’s archaic volumes. Despite the candle illuminating the shelves, I’m not searching for a book. Instead, I’m relentlessly investigating the halls for a door to run from the horrible reality that consumed all our lives.
Isabella RosePublished 17 days ago in FictionSpaceX
SpaceX In the vast expanse of the cosmos, there exists a company whose name has become synonymous with innovation, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries of human space exploration SpaceX. Founded in 2002 by entrepreneur extraordinaire Elon Musk, SpaceX, short for Space Exploration Technologies Corp., has emerged as a pioneering force in the aerospace industry, revolutionizing space travel and inspiring generations with its audacious goals and groundbreaking achievements.
GalaxiesbuzzPublished 17 days ago in FictionResurgence: Echoes of the Ascendants
The aftermath of the battle on Arcadia left scars both visible and unseen. Dr. Amelia Rey stood amidst the ruins of the once-great city, her gaze fixed on the horizon where the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the landscape. The sky above was streaked with hues of orange and purple, a stark contrast to the turmoil that had unfolded below.
Mark SydnorPublished 17 days ago in FictionResurgence
Years have passed since the cataclysmic events on Eden Prime. Humanity has rebuilt, but the scars of the Eclipse's rampage still linger, a constant reminder of the dangers that lurk within the depths of human potential.
Mark SydnorPublished 17 days ago in FictionEclipse of Eden
In the distant future, humanity has spread across the galaxy, colonizing countless worlds. Among these colonies is Eden Prime, a lush paradise teeming with life. But beneath its serene facade lies a dark secret that threatens to unravel the very fabric of human evolution.
Mark SydnorPublished 17 days ago in Fiction126 — The End That Never Happened
It was our New Beginnings Mortuary Special-of-the-Week: Your DNA in an amino acid broth, seeding a future place with life. Your substrate stabilized on wafers and--from low Earth orbit--dispersed 360º with sun-activated atomization recursively reinforcing momentum to 92% light speed. Thermoplast-coated wafers allow re-entry of countless "seeds" of you--YOU!--landing in areas that do the rest. You--arising--as the dominant species!
Gerard DiLeoPublished 17 days ago in Fiction