Science Fiction

A daily book recommendation series has highlighted 'Destination: Universe!', A.E. van Vogt's 1952 science fiction collection, suggesting it for readers aged 13 to adult. The write-up notes van Vogt's mixed reputation, describing him as something of a crank in his later years and pointing to his close links with Dianetics, while still putting his classic work forward for readers.

A new science commentary examines how much of Star Trek's fictional technology has become reality. Smartphones, voice assistants and real-time translation already echo the show's communicators and universal translators, but warp drives, transporters and replicators remain far beyond current physics, facing fundamental limits on energy and matter manipulation. The piece frames science fiction as a useful yardstick for measuring real technological progress.

Hollywood productions have repeatedly reused costumes and props from science-fiction films and TV shows in completely different projects, according to a rundown of five notable examples. The practice is presented as a cost-saving habit in the industry, with recognisable items resurfacing on screen in roles far removed from their original appearances.

TVLine has published a ranked list of the 25 best science fiction television shows of all time. The ranking is drawing attention from genre fans, who are debating the order and arguing over which classics and recent hits earned a place on the list and which were left out.