science fiction
The bridge between imagination and technological advancement, where the dreamer’s vision predicts change, and foreshadows a futuristic reality. Science fiction has the ability to become “science reality”.
When Coral Blooms
When Coral Blooms Dr. Lena Mirek pressed her palm against the thick acrylic wall of Deneb Station, watching the gentle sway of coral polyps just beyond the marine viewport. Blue light from the station’s external lamps danced over the reef-like growth affixed to the support columns. Here, 500 meters beneath the Indian Ocean’s surface, Deneb’s six-person crew studied reef restoration and coral communication—part of a bold global initiative.
By Khurram Munir 9 months ago in Futurism
The Genetic Code of the Gods: Are We Engineered?
The Genetic Code of the Gods Throughout history and across various cultures, a profound question has resonated in myths, scriptures, and scientific discussions: Did something, or someone, engineer humanity? Beneath the surface of ancient tales and modern discoveries lies a compelling idea that challenges our understanding of our origins. Could our very DNA contain traces of divine beings or perhaps visitors from the stars? This mystery, woven into the fabric of our existence, invites us to delve deeper into the mysterious origins of our species.
By The Secret History Of The World9 months ago in Futurism
Lucy and Her Mother War
2. LUCY AND HER MOTHER WAR Lucy opened her eyes and held her breath. In the space between dream and wakefulness something lurked, like a crouching tiger, or a circling shark. She flexed her eyelids wide, willing her retinas to open so she could see. There, in the corner, next to her door, a coiled body breathed.
By Stuart Orr9 months ago in Futurism
Jack in a Box
1. JACK IN A BOX The airlock door was cold to Jack’s touch, yet it hummed with a harmony of machines, footsteps, and voices. This trembling at his fingertips would be the last sensation he would ever feel of life inside The Hamelin. No more whisper of recycled air. No more whoop and roar of emergency drills. No more fleeting moments of laughter caught between his parents’ shifts.
By Stuart Orr9 months ago in Futurism
Ibn Tufail: The Andalusian Philosopher Who Inspired Tarzan, Robinson Crusoe, and The Jungle Book
In the heart of 12th-century Islamic Spain, known as Al-Andalus, a polymath named Abū Bakr Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Tufail, better known as Ibn Tufail, crafted a philosophical tale that would echo through centuries. His novel, Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān (Alive, Son of Awake), tells the story of a boy raised by a doe on a deserted island, untouched by society. Through nature and reason alone, he discovers survival, morality, science, and God.
By Ikram Ullah9 months ago in Futurism
When We Sold Time . AI-Generated.
It was the day Arman had dreamed of his entire life—his wedding day. The sky was clear, the sun warm but gentle, and the city of Neo Karachi shimmered with celebration. Streets were lined with neon banners flashing countdown timers — not for the ceremony itself, but for the Time Market's opening bell.
By Muhammad Riaz9 months ago in Futurism
The Day the Stars Went Offline . AI-Generated.
It began at 2:17 a.m., GMT. The stars vanished. Not faded. Not dimmed. They simply… went offline. As though someone had flicked a cosmic switch. Across the globe, astrophysicists panicked, astronomers stared into pitch-black lenses, and ordinary people rubbed their eyes, thinking clouds had stolen the sky. But there were no clouds.
By Muhammad Riaz9 months ago in Futurism
