March 2016
Multi-planet Civilizations in Popular Culture
... on which most of us like to dwell, the issue of humanity’s ultimate survival is, in one way or another, given a nod by most science fiction that deals with the topic of multi-planet civilizations. The Star Trek franchise essentially sprung from...
March 2016
Space for art
..., such as false imaging of astronomical data, to the presentation of fantastic, futuristic ideas in the form of science fiction. The artistic presentation of science is powerful for both the scientist and the general public alike. For the broader...
October 2019
Are we prepared for SETI discovery?
... the enormous influence of the media when trying to communicate the news to the public! Contrary to popular science fiction films that typically depict a direct first contact of an extraterrestrial civilisation with humanity, the real situation very...
August 2017
Planning for health, sex and sleep on a future Mars colony
... reduced gravity conditions. The concept of humans living on Mars is shifting slowly from the realm of science fiction into technological reality Since Mars lacks a magnetic field or protective atmosphere comparable to Earth, countermeasures against...
November 2018
How many people does it take to colonise an exoplanet?
... be unlike anything ever attempted in human history. While faster-than-light ‘warp drives’ are a popular staple of science fiction and allow protagonists to flit from star system to star system in the time it takes for a commercial break...
November 2019
Cosmo’s adventures in animated edutainment
...may share similarities with Mark Watney in Andy Weir’s science fiction novel and movie, but Cosmo’s story and mission hold...Studio drives the craft behind Cosmo’s animated storytelling, rocket science is provided by the education team at the Space ...
