Sometimes you’re in the mood for a slice of science fiction but you haven’t got the time to embark on a Red Mars or a Dune. All hail, then, the sci-fi short story, bringing you a slice of the weird, ...

io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue. This month’s selection is “The Darkness Between the Stars” by Richard Thomas ...

Inequality, technology, and survival keep colliding in modern sci-fi, often through deeply personal stories. A new short film entering the festival circuit features Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, using his ...

Watching a good sci-fi flick that leaves you feeling like your brain just went on a rollercoaster can be a great way to spend a Friday night indoors. Even if the recommendations from your favorite ...