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The best science fiction TV shows of 2024

From an Earth that has become a nuclear wasteland to one threatened by extraterrestrials, there was some standout sci-fi TV in 2024. Our columnist Bethan Ackerley reveals her top five shows

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The best science fiction films of 2024

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The best science fiction films of 2024

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The best new science fiction books of 2024

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This bold, experimental slice of deep-space sci-fi is just brilliant

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The sci-fi films and TV that explore AI in eerily prescient ways

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Tim Winton's post-apocalyptic new novel is terrifying and brilliant

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Tim Winton's post-apocalyptic new novel is terrifying and brilliant

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Understated sci-fi drama traverses themes of immigration and identity

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Two new books explore how UFOs captured the world’s imagination

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New Scientist recommends multiverse thriller Dark Matter

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Time travel sci-fi novel is a rip-roaringly good thought experiment

An ordinary-looking valley has a secret – each of its neighbours is 20 years removed in time. Scott Alexander Howard's debut is heartfelt and deeply enjoyable, says Emily H. Wilson

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Martha Wells: I didn’t know how non-neurotypical I was until Murderbot

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12 extraordinary science fiction books to watch out for in 2024

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Starter Villain review: Big questions laced with absurdist humour

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Foundation Season 2 is now out on Apple TV+

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The best TV shows of 2023 so far – science fiction and documentaries

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