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Classical 17th-century engraving of a cosmic battle between two godlike alien civilizations — angelic and demonic figures commanding baroque warships among galaxies, with Earth below. Illustration for Triplanetary by E.E. Doc Smith.

Triplanetary: 6 Ideas That Invented Space Opera

by Victor de Paula
03/02/202607/08/2026

Before Dune existed, Doc Smith invented space opera. Explore 6 revolutionary ideas from Triplanetary that shaped all sci-fi. Read it now!

Classical 17th-century engraving of a Gothic city ascending from Earth into the heavens on pillars of divine light, in the style of Piranesi and Doré. Illustration for Cities in Flight by James Blish.

Cities in Flight 6 Ideas About

by Victor de Paula
02/27/202607/08/2026

What if cities could lift off and wander the stars? James Blish’s 6 ideas about capitalism and decline will change how you see civilization.

Classical 17th-century style engraving depicting the Ringworld — a colossal ring-shaped artificial world encircling a sun, with robed scholars gazing in awe. Illustration for Larry Niven's Ringworld.

Ringworld: 6 Ideas That Changed How We Think About Space

by Victor de Paula
02/24/202607/20/2026

6 Mind-Bending Ideas from Ringworld by Larry Niven.