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NASA Plans 2025 Manned Mission to Asteroid

It's a little soon for astronauts to suit up, but NASA is planning to send a manned mission to an asteroid in 2025. In keeping with President Barack Obama's 2010 vision, the space agency has shifted its sights from returning to the moon and, instead, is aiming for a smaller -- and possibly more dangerous -- rock in space,...

30 Years Later, Tense UFO Encounter Leaves Military Officers Shaken

(Nov. 4) -- Question: Which classic science fiction movie do you think the following dialog comes from? "It's coming this way, it's definitely coming this way!" "Pieces are shooting off!" "There's no doubt about it! This is weird! It's like the pupil of an eye looking at you, winking, and the flash is so bright to the...

Commercial Spaceship Takes First Flight [VIDEO]

(Oct. 11) -- Humanity moved one step closer to making sci-fi reality on Sunday with the successful testing of Virgin Galactic's suborbital commercial spaceship, the VSS Enterprise. The aircraft is designed to take tourists on short trips to space for a small fee of $200,000. The Richard Branson-owned company has already...

Sci-Fi Burlesque Show Offers Full Frontal Nerdity

(July 29) -- A burlesque dancer in Los Angeles may be doing the impossible -- making science fiction sexy for folks who can't tell a Klingon from a Romulan or think the Watchmen are the folks who work at Rolex. She's Penny Starr Jr. and for six years, she's teased and tempted sci-fi fans in Los Angeles and San Diego with...

'Moss Men' Take Over Spanish Town for a Day

(June 9) -- A rolling stone gathers no moss, but a Spanish festival in Bejar, Salamanca, that features locals dressed in mossy outfits is gathering lots of attention from residents and tourists alike. Like many offbeat festivals, the "Procession of the Moss Men" (or "Hombre de Musgo") is based on a real-life event. Back...

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3 More Intriguing Factoids From the Sci-Fi/Horror/Mystery Genre!

Did noted film noir producer Val Lewton make a grave error in 1943's "The Seventh Victim?"

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'John Carter' Super Bowl Trailer: Disney Airs Commercial For Sci-Fi Film (VIDEO)

The trailer for Disney's "John Carter" aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday night, giving viewers an extended preview of the upcoming science-fiction film.

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'Blade Runner' Sequel: Harrison Ford Set To Star?

Harrison Ford could be set to reprise his Blade Runner role.

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POLL: Which Jennifer Lawrence Look Do You Like Best?

The 21-year-old actress , who plays Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming sci-fi film " The Hunger Games ," looks amazing in loose curls , blue-gray eyeshadow , rose blush and pink-stained lips.

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Aubrey Plaza Jokes About Sex With Bill Murray, Talks New Film

Aubrey Plaza was at the Sundance Film Festival to promote her new sci-fi romance, "Safety Not Guaranteed," but she also spent some time talking about her role in the upcoming comedy "A Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swan III."

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02/08/12 3 More Intriguing Factoids From the... Source: The Huffington Post Did noted film noir producer Val Lewton make a grave error in 1943's "The Seventh Victim?"
02/06/12 'John Carter' Super Bowl Trailer: Disney Airs... Source: The Huffington Post The trailer for Disney's "John Carter" aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday night, giving viewers an extended preview of the upcoming science-fiction film.
02/06/12 'Blade Runner' Sequel: Harrison Ford Set To Star? Source: The Huffington Post Harrison Ford could be set to reprise his Blade Runner role.
02/03/12 POLL: Which Jennifer Lawrence Look Do You Like Best? Source: StyleList The 21-year-old actress , who plays Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming sci-fi film " The Hunger Games ," looks amazing in loose curls , blue-gray eyeshadow , rose blush and pink-stained lips.
01/26/12 Aubrey Plaza Jokes About Sex With Bill Murray, Talks... Source: Comedy 23/6 - Huffington Post Aubrey Plaza was at the Sundance Film Festival to promote her new sci-fi romance, "Safety Not Guaranteed," but she also spent some time talking about her role in the upcoming comedy "A Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swan III."

Background on sci fi

Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible (or at least non-supernatural) content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities.

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