The jump from sci-fi to real science was made by theoretical physicist Miguel Alcubierre in 1994, when he was inspired to model a warp drive using Einstein's equations of general relativity.

This is a stark contrast to some sci-fi fantasies, as it seems that Ludicrous to Plaid accelerations will only be noticeable in your Tesla. The team’s research shows how we might construct such ...

From "Dune" to "Doctor Who" and beyond, sci-fi comes up with the wildest solutions for faster than light speeds. Here are our favorite engines, ships, and more.

Warp drives are among the more plausible of science fiction concepts, at least from a physics perspective. Now, a group of scientists and engineers has launched open-source software that lets you ...

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NASA has transformed science fiction into reality, advancing technology through warp drive research and planetary exploration innovations. Let's discover the number of times NASA proved to us sci ...

By “Burn tech,” Rayner means old-school warp drive. The “Pathway Drive” is an experimental propulsion system Starfleet was working on during Season 4 of Discovery .

This is a stark contrast to some sci-fi fantasies, as it seems that Ludicrous to Plaid accelerations will only be noticeable in your Tesla. The team’s research shows how we might construct such ...

This is a stark contrast to some sci-fi fantasies, as it seems that Ludicrous to Plaid accelerations will only be noticeable in your Tesla. The team’s research shows how we might construct such ...