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13 Iconic Sci-Fi Costumes for Halloween

A collection of 13 sci-fi Halloween costumes drawn from film and television history, featuring aliens, apes, cosmic royalty, and digital warriors that reflect the genre’s imagination across eras.

Imperial Star Destroyers and stormtroopers under a red sky symbolizing the might of the Galactic Empire in Star Wars.

What is the Galactic Empire?

The Galactic Empire in "Star Wars" is a galaxy-spanning dictatorship led by Emperor Palpatine, defined by its vast military power, authoritarian rule, and downfall after Endor and Jakku.

Bussard ramjet starship from "Tau Zero" traveling near light speed, Chesley Bonestell style.

"Tau Zero" and the Legacy of Classic Science Fiction

A review of Poul Anderson’s "Tau Zero," the 1970 classic of hard science fiction that blends rigorous physics with a sweeping meditation on courage, duty, and mankind’s place in the cosmos.

Full-body portrait of Alia Atreides standing in the desert, wearing Fremen robes and holding a crysknife, with glowing spice-blue eyes.

Alia Atreides A Tragic Child of Dune

Alia Atreides, Paul’s younger sister in Frank Herbert’s “Dune,” is a tragic figure. Born with ancient memories, she rises as saint and regent before falling to inner corruption and death.

Two Sith Lords in dark robes holding red lightsabers in ancient ruins, representing the Rule of Two in Star Wars Sith tradition.

Rule of Two in Sith Tradition

The Rule of Two in "Star Wars" defines Sith tradition through Darth Bane’s vision of one Master and one Apprentice, a philosophy of secrecy, ambition, and power that shaped galactic history.

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Top 13 Star Wars Halloween Costumes

Explore 13 best Star Wars costumes for adults and kids. From Jedi to Sith to Mandalorian, find top outfits for Halloween and conventions.

Ricardo Montalbán as Khan in the 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," a character first introduced in the 1967 Star Trek episode "Space Seed."

9 Star Trek Guest Stars Who Became Hollywood Legends

A look back at nine guest stars from "Star Trek" whose brief appearances on the classic series gave early glimpses of the talent that would later make them Hollywood legends.

Chrome Cylon Centurions with glowing red eyes in "Battlestar Galactica" 1978 television series.

Hard Science Fiction

What are Cylons in Battlestar Galactica?

The Cylons in "Battlestar Galactica" range from chrome Centurions to humanoid infiltrators, exploring themes of faith, technology, and humanity’s future.

U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 from Star Trek The Original Series flying through space.

Where to Begin with Star Trek: The Original Series

Discover the 5 best episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series for new viewers. From “Balance of Terror” to “Mirror, Mirror,” these stories showcase the brilliance of the Enterprise crew.

Retro-futuristic water-filled mattress in a sci-fi style bedroom with glowing red surface and wooden frame.

How "Stranger in a Strange Land" Foreshadowed the Waterbed

Robert A. Heinlein described a liquid-filled mattress in "Stranger in a Strange Land," years before the waterbed craze of the 1970s.

15 Star Trek Halloween Costumes and Accessories

15 Star Trek Halloween Costumes and Accessories

A list of 15 Star Trek Halloween costumes and accessories. Highlighting outfits and props that reflect the adventure and imagination of the franchise.

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Who Was Paul Atreides in Frank Herbert’s Dune

Paul Atreides rises from noble heir on Caladan to desert leader on Arrakis, a figure seen as both messiah and warning in Frank Herbert’s "Dune" and its adaptations.

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Fritz Leiber’s "Gather, Darkness!" Explores Power and Illusion

Fritz Leiber’s "Gather, Darkness!" blends science and sorcery in a tale of power, illusion, and control, a Golden Age classic that remains relevant for its bold vision and moral ambiguity.

The cantina reimagined.

Unforgettable Minor Characters from the Star Wars Trilogy

Background figures from the original “Star Wars” trilogy—Wedge, Willrow Hood, Boba Fett, and more—show how even the briefest appearances became unforgettable parts of the saga’s legacy.

Surreal digital painting inspired by Edvard Munch’s "The Scream," showing a distorted alien-like figure on a bridge at sunset with swirling fiery skies, echoing the Silence from Doctor Who.

The Scream Inspires Doctor Who Monsters

Edvard Munch’s "The Scream" inspired the alien Silence in "Doctor Who," blending art, folklore, and television to show how echoes of the past shape science fiction’s most haunting creations.

Dune Arrakis desert city skyline with Ornithopter flying under golden festive sky.

12 Gift Ideas for Dune Fans This Holiday Season

A curated collection of 12 "Dune" items offers holiday and Christmas gift ideas that reflect Frank Herbert’s universe, from collectibles and replicas to roleplaying adventures and editions of Arrakis.

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Ten Christmas Gifts Inspired by NASA and the Cosmos

Christmas 2025 brings together 10 extraordinary NASA-inspired gifts that reflect humanity’s journey into space. From meteorites older than Earth to models of the Saturn V rocket, each piece carries the spirit of exploration into the season of giving.

Donald Sutherland pointing and screaming in the final scene of the 1978 movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers, capturing paranoia and exposure of humanity’s last survivors.

Science Fiction Films

1978's Invasion of the Body Snatchers was a Terrifying Remake for the Paranoia Generation

An analytical look at Philip Kaufman’s 1978 "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," exploring its themes of paranoia, conformity, and identity through sharp performances and haunting atmosphere.

Retro-futuristic sci-fi poster collage.

The 10 Best Classic Sci-Fi Movies on Amazon Prime in October 2025

Amazon video features 10 of the best classic science fiction movies in October 2025, including cult favorites and modern classics that continue to shape the genre.

Salt Vampire alien with gaunt face, fanged mouth, and wild hair from "Star Trek: The Original Series" episode "The Man Trap."

The Strangest Aliens of Star Trek: The Original Series

The strangest aliens of "Star Trek: The Original Series" blended absurd designs with profound meaning, challenging Kirk and his crew to find humanity in the most unlikely forms.

Millennium Falcon parked in Mos Eisley hangar with stormtroopers approaching.

The Millennium Falcon Changed Shape Overnight

The Millennium Falcon was nearly a different ship. A last-minute redesign turned a plain dart-shaped vessel into the iconic "flying hamburger" that reshaped "Star Wars" and sci-fi design.