Science fiction inspires the future of science. Here’s how.

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Science fiction inspires the future of science. Here’s how.

From Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” to “The Jetsons’” Rosie the robot, these sci-fi creations have inspired real-world inventions. more

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First Look: Go Inside the World’s Deepest Underwater Cave

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What Did This Cosmonaut Miss About Earth After a Year in Space?

Diver Narrowly Escapes When Great White Shark Breaks Into Cage

Diver Narrowly Escapes When Great White Shark Breaks Into Cage

How to Train a Bumblebee: Scientists Study Insect Intelligence

How to Train a Bumblebee: Scientists Study Insect Intelligence

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EXCLUSIVE: A Closer Look Inside Christ's Unsealed Tomb

Pearl Harbor Hero Returns Home After 75 Years in an Unknown Grave

Pearl Harbor Hero Returns Home After 75 Years in an Unknown Grave

See What Happens When You Tickle a Rat

See What Happens When You Tickle a Rat

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See the Awesome Wrestling Moves of the Leaf-Footed Insect

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Spacecraft's Final Mission Will Get Closest Look at Saturn Ever

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