Note: The following article contains spoilers about the Netflix series 3 Body Problem.I first encountered the three-body problem 60 years ago, in a short story called “Placet is a Crazy Place” by American science fiction writer Frederic Brown.In Brown’s story, Placet is a planet in a figure-of-eight orbit around two stars, one of which is composed of ordinary matter, the other of anti-matter. The closeness of the two stars cause time and space to become wonderfully distorted so that Placet can...
It was a bit of a wobble to get the very expensive Sandman renewed for a
Conventional political wisdom suggests the first criminal trial of Donald Trump, which got underway in Manhattan last week, will have a minimal effect on the 2024 election. Many political observers see the allegations — covering up hush money payments ahead of the 2016 election — as relatively trifling, and certainly not comparable to the other three indictments Trump faces in Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C. Even a guilty verdict in the trial would “be unlikely to have a big influence come...
On April 22, 2024, Eureka will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Black Mask, 1996 sci fi actioner directed by Daniel Lee (Code of the Assassins, Dragon Blade) that stars Jet Li (League of Gods, Last Hero in China). Jet Li stars in an action-packed superhero spectacle produced by the legendary Tsui Hark! Tsui Chik (Li) is a librarian who leads a quiet, unassuming life – or, at least, Continue reading →
The city of Springfield was buzzing with excitement as the highest level of international basketball 3 x 3 teams competed it out starting Monday night.
By Martha Zhou, CNN (CNN) — A shiny new high-speed railway station is usually a highly anticipated affair in China – but this one is causing controversy online thanks to its eye-catching design. According to a report in Chinese state media, construction on the upcoming Nanjing North Railway Station will begin in the first half
By Martha Zhou, CNN (CNN) — A shiny new high-speed railway station is usually a highly anticipated affair in China – but this one is causing controversy online thanks to its eye-catching design. According to a report in Chinese state media, construction on the upcoming Nanjing North Railway Station will begin in the first half
By Martha Zhou, CNN (CNN) — A shiny new high-speed railway station is usually a highly anticipated affair in China – but this one is causing controversy online thanks to its eye-catching design. According to a report in Chinese state media, construction on the upcoming Nanjing North Railway Station will begin in the first half
If you're not keen on using your Illithid powers, but want some of their debuffs, consider getting the Boots of Stormy Clamour in BG3.
Ahead of its digital release this May, Cranked Up Films has shared a trailer and poster for director Zach Green’s sci-fi buddy comedy Foil. The film follows friends Rex and Dexter as they realise that their plans for a desert camping trip are very different. Tensions begin to boil over when they encounter a camper […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: UFO sci-fi comedy Foil gets a trailer and poster
I first encountered the three-body problem 60 years ago, in a short story called "Placet is a Crazy Place" by American science fiction writer Frederic Brown.
The main villain is the writing.