Phase IV is a 1974 science fiction horror film directed by Harold P. Wood Jr. and starring George C. Scott, John Carradine, and David Carradine. The film is about a group of scientists who discover that a mysterious substance has been found in a remote desert area, which they believe to be a new form of life. The substance begins to grow and spread, causing the scientists to realize that they are dealing with an alien organism that is evolving rapidly and poses a threat to humanity.
The first test images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have captured light from millions of distant stars and galaxies, and are expected to reveal thousands of previously unseen asteroids. The observatory is expected to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
"We predict that the impact of superhuman AI over the next decade will be enormous, exceeding that of the Industrial Revolution. We wrote a scenario that represents our best guess about what that might look like.1 It’s informed by trend extrapolations, wargames, expert feedback, experience at OpenAI, and previous forecasting successes."
Adrian Tchaikovsky discusses the scientific challenges and inspirations behind his new novel Shroud, including insights from biochemist William Bains on exotic biochemistries and the chemistry of Venus.
Consider Phlebas, a new show about a war between a civilization ruled by AI and one dominated by religion, is in development at Prime Video.
Adrian Tchaikovsky discusses his novel Alien Clay, set on a prison planet with a biology vastly different from Earth, exploring the hypothesis of extreme symbiosis and challenging the notion that life is organized in only one possible way.
A story of a robot named R76-2, who is initially a carer-type robot, later becomes involved in various aspects of life including war, survival, love, and the search for meaning across Earth, the Moon, and Mars.
An article by Toni Fitzgerald exploring the top 10 books written by Ursula K. Le Guin, including her notable works from the Earthsea and Hainish Cycle series.
According to the article, her top 10 must-read books include "A Wizard of Earthsea" (1968), "The Left Hand of Darkness" (1969), "The Dispossessed" (1974), "The Lathe of Heaven" (1971), "Tehanu" (1990), "The Word for World Is Forest" (1972), "Always Coming Home" (1985), "The Other Wind" (2001), "Powers" (2007), and "Lavinia" (2008).
According to the article, her top 10 must-read books include "A Wizard of Earthsea" (1968), "The Left Hand of Darkness" (1969), "The Dispossessed" (1974), "The Lathe of Heaven" (1971), "Tehanu" (1990), "The Word for World Is Forest" (1972), "Always Coming Home" (1985), "The Other Wind" (2001), "Powers" (2007), and "Lavinia" (2008).
Director Yamaguchi Junta's comedy River (2023) sets a group of hospitality workers in a two-minute time loop, creating a relatable and engaging premise that offers both humor and existential depth.
