The Discover Sci-Fi community has thousands upon thousands of military sci-fi fans among its ranks. Military sci-fi is wildly popular, owing in part to its often epic scope, its focus on futuristic technology and breathtaking action, and among much else, its frequently thought-provoking themes. It’s no wonder we’re all drawn to it! There are almost

Since the dawn of science fiction, writers have been fascinated by the idea of humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial beings. This fascination birthed a whole genre of books and movies, with works running the gamut from thrilling adventure to profound philosophical exploration, the finest, skillfully capturing the imagination of audiences around the world. Today, we

Throughout our history, science fiction has been a wellspring of inspiration for technological progress. What was once considered purely imaginative has, in many cases, become a reality. From communication devices to advanced medical breakthroughs, science fiction has predicted and influenced the development of various technologies that have changed our world. Today, we take a look at

Can we just take a moment to celebrate that spring is right around the corner? Don't know about you, but we are so ready! Now, hands up if you read our post a few months back on the sci-fi books we were most looking forward to over winter. We hope that if you did, you found

Buckle up, sci-fi fans: 2024 is here, bringing with it a plethora of promising new sci-fi releases!Among the literary treasures on the horizon are titles from both established and emerging writers, all poised to captivate our hearts, challenge our minds, and transport us to new dimensions. Whether you're a fan of space opera, technothrillers, or mind-bending

And that’s a wrap, folks!  A massive shout-out to everyone who participated in the Discover Sci- Fi 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. Your nominations and votes were the driving force behind determining the hottest sci-fi reads of the year.  The suspense is over and we’re thrilled to unveil the ten standout titles that emerged as favourites. Eager to

Thank you to all who took part in our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards for science fiction, the audiobook edition. This is the first year we’ve had additional categories, and we’re thrilled you showed up for it! Your nominations and votes are the beating heart of this annual competition!  Alright! Drumroll, please….  It’s time to present the ten

This, our third and final post in this series, will conclude our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards round up! You can see the top Sci-Fi Books of 2023 list here, and the top Audiobooks of 2023 list here. Before we jump in, we’d like to thank you all one last time. As we’ve said before, your nominations

Voting is now closed. See you for next year's awards!Check out 2023's winners here:Best Sci-Fi Release of 2023Best Sci-Fi Audiobook of 2023Best LitRPG of 2023

How has this happened? We've looked up from our books and taken a breath and found that yet another year is drawing to a close. And what a year it was, at least for books. We here at Discover Sci-Fi have enjoyed many spectacular sci-fi releases this year, and as has become tradition around these

More than 80 percent of the ocean has never been mapped, explored, or even seen by humans. A far greater percentage of the surfaces of the moon and the planet Mars has been mapped and studied than of our own ocean floor. —National GeographicGiven how little we know about our own ocean, oceanic environments, both

Science fiction—with its fantastical tales of futuristic worlds, advanced technology, and otherworldly beings—has captured the human imagination for centuries. But where did this genre originate? And what were the first science fiction stories ever written? Today, we delve into the early roots of science fiction and explore some of the pioneering works that laid the