A science-based newsletter that uses popular fiction, games and TV as entry points to explain the real science behind them, such as Gaia theory in SimEarth, quantum multiverse ideas in Star Trek, and speculative biology in Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach novels. Readers get accessible explanations grounded in interviews with scientists and the author's own expertise.
Weekly picks
Get the best new newsletters in your inbox
One short email a week with hand-picked newsletters from the index. Free, no spam, unsubscribe anytime.