This AI dictionary, dubbed “this word does not exist,” is able to come up with completely novel words that sound real, as well as their definitions. Author and software engineer Thomas Dimson has ...

Not sure about how to spell lightsaber or war? You need the Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction, a free online tool for sci-fi terms. What do you really know about terms like warp drives and ...

Quantum physics, CRISPR, Bitcoin - if you've ever wondered what any of these words mean, you've come to the right place. Discover the meaning behind the biggest buzzwords, jargon and terminology in ...

The new online Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction probes the speculative corners of the lexicographic universe. By Jennifer Schuessler “Warp speed” may be a term of the moment, thanks to the ...

One thing nerds like to argue about is what nerds are allowed to argue about. If you agree to stipulate that science fiction is often one of those things—and, hey, we could argue about that—then a ...