What is Sci-fi: Definition and 127 Discussions

Syfy (formerly Sci-Fi Channel, later shortened to Sci Fi; stylized as SYFY) is an American basic cable channel owned by the NBCUniversal Television and Streaming division of Comcast's NBCUniversal through NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. Launched on September 24, 1992, the channel deals in programming relating to the science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres.
Syfy is available to 92.4 million households in America.

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  1. lisab

    What Sci-Fi Book Features a Future Earth and Deadly Population Control Pills?

    Not sure why this book has been knocking around in my memory for a few weeks. I read it ~25 years ago, the details are very sketchy. The setting is Earth, sometime in the future. The world is faced with severe overpopulation, but there's a plan to reduce the population. Everyone will...
  2. D

    Favorite Sci-Fi television or movie?

    My vote: Farscape! I haven't bought a movie in 6 years, but I just bought all 4 seasons of Farscape a couple months ago. It's the best.
  3. T

    What Are the Must-Read Sci-Fi Books for Hardcore Geeks?

    Inspired by the "Movies for hardcore sci-fi geeks" thread I thought I'd make one for books in the hope of finding some new gems. So list any great Sci-fi books you know of for others to check out. I'll start with... Dune (all of them) - Frank Herbert Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy...
  4. Dembadon

    Sci-Fi Science on the Science Channel

    "Sci-Fi Science" on the Science Channel We stumbled across what appears to be a new series on the Science Channel a couple nights ago. Sci-Fi Science, as it's named, is hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku and has only run a few episodes. I was wondering if anyone has seen it. Here is a link to a few...
  5. EnumaElish

    U2 song reference to Sci-Fi novel?

    Does anyone think the U2 song "No Line On The Horizon" might be a tribute to Larry Niven's novel Ringworld? The novel describes an engineered, rotating ring-shaped "planet" that occupies an entire orbit around a star. The inside of the ring is populated. Looking afar (e.g. spinward, or...
  6. D

    Probably the WEIRDEST Sci-fi related question ever posted

    Hi there, First off, I hope this is the right place for this post. It's not a homework question so I can't really post it there. But it is a research based question. Ohh and my apologies that my first ever post should be to ask for help from you knowledgeable peeps. It's just I'm way out...
  7. Ivan Seeking

    What makes American History X and Apocalypse Now must-see movies?

    Movies that are great or noteworthy. Please provide a little information about the movie - a name alone has little meaning to someone who has never seen the movie. God's Little Acre (1958) UR This rollicking look inside the rural Deep South brings to life the primitive, ribald rustics of...
  8. DaveC426913

    The Last Good Sci-fi Film Ever Made

    I just saw the trailer for 2012. I was astonished to find myself almost looking forward to it. I think I know why - I think I finally realized that a tiny little piece of me - the piece that hoped for years beyond hope that there will ever be a well-done actual science fiction movie released...
  9. Ivan Seeking

    Movies for hardcore sci-fi geeks

    A few favorites that I've mentioned before are: Metropolis [the rerelease by Giorgio Moroder] Solaris Brazil The Man from Earth I just caught one that I'd never heard of before, called Primer. It drags at times but the plot is excellent. http://www.scifi.com/sfw/screen/sfw11536.html...
  10. A

    Tidal force in the sci-fi book "The Integral Trees"

    Tidal force in the sci-fi book "The Integral Trees" Hi I'm doing an eksamen exercise for tomorrow about the science fiction book "The Inetgral Trees" by Larry Niven and tidal forces. One of the quiestions are if it is realistic with a tidal force at 1/5g (little italic g - g-force, not gram)...
  11. A

    Another question from a sci-fi writer

    Hello all! And again, thank you for letting me ask these questions. And thank you so much for all your ideas, suggestions, and critiques. In my novel, there exists a steel room. The only way into and out of this room is a rather thick steel door. The room the door opens up to is made of...
  12. D

    Sci-fi writer needs help with unusual problem

    (moderators, I hope this is posted in the correct forum; I'm just not sure where to place this exactly) Hi, I write science fiction and I'm currently searching for some answers. I've done my best to find these answers, researching and reading published articles by known physicists...
  13. Evo

    Navy Tests Incredible Sci-Fi Weapon

    Good Grief. http://www.livescience.com/technology/080201-electromagnetic-record.html Then the Germans are working on evironmentally friendly explosives. Environmentally Friendly Bombs Planned...
  14. B

    Exploring the Philosophical Implications of Time Travel in Sci-Fi Novels

    anybody know any good "hard " sci-fi novels on time travel? Preferably the kind discussing the philosophical implications of time travel , and/or incorporate Godel Universe and Einstein General theory of relativity into its plot.:smile:
  15. A

    Can a Pseudo-Special Frame of Reference Eliminate Paradoxes in FTL Travel?

    I enjoy a good space opera and have always wanted to write my own, but at the heart of most space operas, even the relatively “hard” sci-fi ones, lurks the FTL drive. Plots just don’t advance well without them. But if relativity is correct, then FTL is the same thing as time travel, which leads...
  16. S

    Questions on space travel for a sci-fi story

    Sci-fi writer looking for help Hello everyone. I am working on some ideas for a new science fiction comic... more of a space opera really. I'm not a cosmologist or even a physicist, but I actually can understand (or at least grasp) about half of what I've read on the subject. I am hoping...
  17. D

    Exploring Force Fields in Sci-Fi Writing

    I am an aspiring science fiction writer. By training I'm a psychologist, so my knowledge of physics is somewhat limited. (I like understatement.) In the story I am currently writing, I have a military base surrounded by a force field, which I assume would be some sort of EM field. If I set up my...
  18. L

    Is Today's Sci-Fi the Blueprint for Tomorrow's Tech?

    Today's Sci-Fi will be tomorrow's technology? Lynn here! I'm a recruitment Consultant for the Science and Technology Industry and we've been having a chat about yesterday's Sci-fi being technology we use today in everyday life! How exciting to consider that today's sci-fi could be the...
  19. F

    Exploring Gravity on Sci-fi Alien Worlds

    How come on whatever Sci-fi show/movie e.g. Startrek, Star Wars, Stargate SG-1, star.*, etc. you never see people struggling to pick up their feet or bouncing around freely on whatever random planet they visit, as though whatever planet happens to have exactly the same as Earth's mass, isn't...
  20. Ivan Seeking

    Explore the Science of Sci-Fi: Relativity, Chaos & Superstring Theories

    http://www.scifiscience.co.uk/index.htm From Astronuc. This gives a very brief introduction to Relativity, Chaos, and Superstring Theories, and a few other Sci-Fi Science concepts.
  21. K

    Is there a mathematical explanation for the sci-fi concept of hyperspace?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperspace Are there any mathematical explanations to this sci-fi concept of hyperspace? Can there be? What do you think?
  22. Moni

    Exploring the Future: Beyond Robots in Sci-Fi Writing

    Hmm... I write Sci-fi in my little country :) Most of my sci-fi are of Asimov type Robots ;) Now I want to know other than robots what else can dominate the future world ? Can you help me?
  23. R

    What is the role of 4D technology and FLICK in the 23rd century world of Ereth?

    Hi folks:smile: Recently I had been trying to write a little sci-fi composition somehwat narrative in style. Hopefully I'd like to at least publish it in a small booklet here in our city, when resources come, that is. I'm into art, but am also into physics as an enthusiast. However I'd...
  24. B

    Discover Fantastic Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books

    What are some of your favourite Sci-Fi books? (Throw in Fantasy, if you wish, but try and keep it to Sci-Fi. ;) )
  25. Ivan Seeking

    What is the best Sci-Fi idea that you have encountered?

    From any source, what are the most intersting ideas that you have read or seen in Sci-Fi? Of course, not to give away the plot for those who may see or read what is referenced. I just saw one that was cool on Gattica [spelling?]. Genetically engineered piano players have 12 fingers. Music is...
  26. Ivan Seeking

    What is the best Sci-Fi ever: TV, Movie, and Book

    Also, what if any had the most impact on you? I think the new Outer Limits is [was?] the best Sci-Fi ever on TV. The writing is fresh and often quite excellent. The entire series then comes together as a single theme. IMO, absolutely the best! Childhood's End by A. Clark changed my...
  27. Raavin

    What would a realistic sci-fi series look like in a post-disaster world?

    I've been thinking for a while about a Sci-fi series. Sort of trek like but with more believable concepts. Since the arrival of "Enterprise" I think there is room for a good show. This is the idea. At some time in the not too distant future, there is some sort of world disaster (not too...
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