Astronomy » Cosmic Stories Blog (tag [Humanity])

Water, water, everywhere...

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at the science and fiction of Drowned Earths.

Submariner Spacemen

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at the way science fiction has used the parallels between the skills of submariners and those needed in the exploration of space.

Artificial Gravity

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Human beings have evolved in an environment of constant gravity. Here we explore the challenge of artificial gravity in SF

Sharper than a Serpent's Tooth

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at the tendency of science fictional life to destroy its creators.

Our Ears on the Sky

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at our ears on the sky - the giant radio telescopes that extend our studies of the Universe beyond the range of optical light.

Gone (but not forgotten?)

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 05:00:00 GMT

One common thread in SF stories is the idea of precursor civilisations - ancient races that lived, died and passed out of general knowledge long before humanity took to the stars.

The Dark Forest

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Will humanity find friendship in the stars, or are we merely a helpless child, crying in the wolf-infested forest.

Gotta Make Way

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT

For the Homo Superior

Homo Inferior

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at degenerate futures for humanity in science fiction.

Unreal Reality Shows

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Exploring the portrayals and predictions of reality shows in science fiction