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UE: SCI 215SC: Science in Science Fiction: Suggested Readings
A guide for the University Explorations course Science in Science Fiction offered at University Campus, at a Center, or through the College of Online Learning
Articles on Science in Science Fiction
- The role of ideas in science and Science fictionScherrer, R. (2019, Mar). DISCIPLINED DAYDREAMING: THE ROLE OF IDEAS IN SCIENCE AND SCIENCE FICTION: ANALOG. Analog Science Fiction & Fact, 139, 4-9.
- AI Armageddon and the three laws of robotics.McCauley, L. (2007). AI armageddon and the three laws of robotics. Ethics and Information Technology, 9(2), 153-164.
- Asimov's posthuman pharisees: The letter of the law versus the spirit of the law in isaac Asimov's robot novels.Leslie-McCarthy, S. (2007). Law, Culture and the Humanities, 3(3), 398-415.
Non Fiction eBooks
DNA by ISBN: 9780231512312Publication Date: 2011-02-02A graphic portrayal of a complicated science for a wide range of readers, full of humor, depth, and philosophical and historical insight.
Science, Science Fiction Past Present and Future?
- What NASA's 9-year mission is learning about one of science fiction's favorite realmsLovett, R. A. (2016, 11). Dawn comes to the asteroid belt: What NASA's 9-year mission is learning about one of science fiction's favorite realms: Analog. Analog Science Fiction & Fact, 136, 20-29.
- The present vision of AI… or the HAL syndrome.Pierre-Jean Benghozi, & Chevalier, H. (2019). The present vision of AI… or the HAL syndrome. Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, 21(3), 322-328. doi:
- 200 years after Frankenstein (Gene editing/CRSPR and Ethics)Nowlin, C. (2018). 200 years after frankenstein. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 61(3), 430-449.
- Direct contact among galactic civilizations by relativistic interstellar spaceflight : (draft)Written by Carl Sagan; draft of article, from the Library of Congress
- The ‘fake meat’ revolution is on its way.Browne, A. (2021, Jun 05). The ‘fake meat’ revolution is on its way. The Spectator, Retrieved from
Science behind Superheroes
The Science of Superheroes by ISBN: 9780471463146Publication Date: 2003-04-21The truth about superpowers . . . science fact or science fiction? An entertaining and informative guide to comic book wonders bound to come. Julius Schwartz, Editor Emeritus, DC Comics Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Flash, Spider Man . . . they protect us from evildoers, defend truth and justice, and, occasionally, save our planet from certain doom. Yet, how much do we understand about their powers? In this engaging yet serious work, Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg attempt to answer that question once and for all. From X-ray vision to psychokinesis, invisibility to lightspeed locomotion, they take a hard, scientific look at the powers possessed by all of our most revered superheroes, and a few of the lesser ones, in an attempt to sort fact from fantasy. In the process, they unearth some shocking truths that will unsettle, alarm, and even terrify all but the most fiendish of supervillains. Lois Gresh (Rochester, NY) has written eight novels and nonfiction books as well as dozens of short stories and has been nominated for national fiction awards six times. Robert Weinberg (Oak Forest, IL) is a multiple award-winning author of novels, nonfiction books, short stories and comics.
