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Science fiction stories - Magical Realist - May 10, 2026
26 of the best sci-fi short stories of all time:
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2460679-our-writers-pick-the-26-best-science-fiction-short-stories-of-all-time/
"Sometimes you’re in the mood for a slice of science fiction but you haven’t got the time to embark on a Red Mars or a Dune. All hail, then, the sci-fi short story, bringing you a slice of the weird, the mind-expanding and the futuristic in pocket-sized format.
Did you know that Hugo Gernsback, after whom science fiction’s biggest awards, the Hugos, are named, came up with the term science fiction (or “scientifiction” as he had it) as he launched the first edition of his sci-fi story magazine Amazing Stories, in 1926? “By ‘scientifiction’ I mean the Jules Verne, H G Wells and Edgar Allan Poe type of story – a charming romance intermingled with scientific fact and prophetic vision,” he wrote. “Not only do these amazing tales make tremendously interesting reading – they are also always instructive.”
Perhaps the stories in the selection below aren’t always instructive. They certainly aren’t comprehensive. But, chosen by New Scientist staff as their own personal favourites and arranged in order of publication, they are definitely a good read. Enjoy reconnecting with the ones you already know, dive into those you don’t – and tell us what we’ve missed on our Facebook page. We have provided links where these stories have been made available to read online..."
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