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Seth MacFarlane's New Show: What Do You Think?
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Ford, Gosling, Leto in New Blade Runner: Counting Down the Days!
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Sight by Daniel Lazo and Eran May-raz
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Iron Man - Palladium Reactor Theory
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How much energy was Superman exposed to?
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ESP's Into The Black Short Story Contest
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Dark Tower Book IV: Wizard and Glass - Interested in Movie?
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The Force Awakens Spoiler Thread
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Discover the Exciting World of Physics with Marleen and the Enderverse Books
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Bad society from human genetic manipulation
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Virus-Based Cures: A Future Threat or a Potential Savior?
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Can anyone help me understand a Futurama joke?
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Invisibility like Predator, Ghost in the shell
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What Units are Used for Powers in X-Men?
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Anybody else watching "Shin Godzilla"?
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XPRIZE for Science-Fiction Stories
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How Can Ternary Sloot Encryption Enhance Data Security?
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Youn: Question: Star Trek: Real Question: Repeat
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And who is your Swords+Sorcery or Fantasy character?
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Can Wolverine's Claws Defeat Superman?
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Dr Who Fans Unite - Join the Community
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What is ##G(2,1)## in the Sliders episode mentioning Yang-Mills?
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Future of Space Travel: Ideas for a Fresh Take
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What Are Your Top Movies Where Characters Are Eliminated One By One?
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What are some of your favorite science-fiction novels?
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What Sci-Fi Movies Depict Planets Inhabited Purely by AI?
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Rakka's" Alien Tech: How Far From Real?
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Is a 'Glitch in the Matrix' Real?
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Physics Behind Time Loops In Movies?
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What do you consider to be the most interesting alien race?
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Looking for a good sci-fi movie to watch
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What is the best way to make 3D animations
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How Does the Universal Translator Decide What to Translate?
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Completely non-human cast of characters? What book?
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Melancholia, Lars von Trier's movie
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Anyone else celebrating Star Wars Day?
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Physics behind Predator's Shoulder Cannon
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Butterfly Effect: How much can you do before change occurs?
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Timeline jump in Alastair Reynolds' Redemption Ark
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What's so special about higher dimensions?
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Device That Would Be Useful on Dune
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Who was the true hero behind the Rebel Alliance's victory in Rogue One?
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Is Arrival the Next Sci-Fi Blockbuster or Just Another Hollywood Rehash?
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Ghost in the Shell Remake: Action vs. Philosophy
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Time travel as a way of move across the cosmos
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Deadpool - Superhero Movie for Adults
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SciFi movie(s) body count, who's the biggest killer(s)?
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Can Light Saber deflect bullets?
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Arthur C Clarke's space ships -- propulsion discussion
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"The Great Wall", a movie for the Mythbusters of yore
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How powerful would a dream quantum computer be?
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Cartoon/comic fictitous forces in superheros or villains.
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Could The Matrix Theory Be Debunked?
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Experience the Artistry of "Legion": TV Show Set in the X-Men Universe
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'The Time Machine' films... Awful
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Computers & interfaces of the future - what REALLY would happen?
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What are some of your favorite Sci Fi short stories?
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Alternative particles in Nucleus?
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How Does Silver Surfer's Power Enable Nuclear Fusion from Water?
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Ray gun from call of duty zombie?
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Can We Build Warp Machines for Space Travel?
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Planet with a year of 13 fifty-two day months
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Falling Physics: Calculating Speed for 5'11" 195 lbs. Man in D&D Battle
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Destination for "Passenger" ships?
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AI made of light "possibly science" or "pure fiction"?
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What methods are used to destroy planets in popular movies?
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Are Djinns Real and Could They Exist in Other Dimensions?
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Life After Humans: The Rise of Homo Naledi and the Evolution of Burial Rituals
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Emerald City (Wizard of Oz Reboot)
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Is Tony Stark's Genius Realistic?
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How Does Magneto Control Metal and Non-Magnetic Objects?
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Getting back into SciFi after a few decades....
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Where Does Doctor Strange's Power Come From?
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Gravity in Arrival: Can It Be Simulated on Earth?
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Are Vampires and Werewolves Really at War in Mythology, or Just in Underworld?
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Futurama: How plausible is the cyclic model, is it mainstream?
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Fantastic Beasts .... (spoilers) .... will this work?
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Agents of SHIELD, Agent Carter, and the MCU
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How does the Ori black hole drive work
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Would it possible to generate noise/vibration on objects by sonic-wave
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Alien technologies as portrayed in Sci-fi
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Legends, folk tales, fairy tales
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Can EMPs Affect Cybernetic Enhancements in a Future Dominated by Robocops?
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How could 2 crossed fields polarize and deflect EM radiation
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Any good sci-fi that features semi-accurate physics/science?
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Is "Centon" copyrighted? (metric clocks)
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Biggest terrorist attack in the universe was an inside job
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Can UV Light be the Key to Changing Venus' Atmosphere?
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The future of technology in Sci Fi
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Science fiction stuff that could never happen
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Movie Review: Gravity (with George Clooney & Sandra Bullock)
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How Would Telepathy and Telekinesis Work in a Parallel Universe?
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Star Trek-style crews: Logistical nightmare or not?
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Folktales for Kids: Share Your Stories!
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De-Lorean: How else to travel in style?
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Favorite "First Contact" scenario?
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Physics Problems on Flash Tv Series
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[Enders Game] Split molecules and cause a chain reaction
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How Does Repulsorlift Technology Work in Star Wars?
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British Actor Kenny Baker, Known for R2-D2 Role, Dies at 81 - CNN
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