Hard science fiction is a captivating genre that blends scientific principles with imaginative storytelling. It explores scientific concepts in a realistic and plausible manner, often pushing the boundaries of our current understanding of the universe. If you're a fan of hard science fiction or looking to delve into this exciting genre, there are several acclaimed authors and must-read novels worth exploring. One of the pioneers in hard science fiction is Isaac Asimov, who paved the way with his Foundation series. This epic space opera combines politics, powerful characters, and an intricate plot that spans thousands of years. Asimov's meticulous attention to scientific detail and his ability to predict future technologies have made the Foundation series a timeless classic. Another highly regarded author in the genre is Arthur C. Clarke, known for his masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey." This novel, later adapted into a groundbreaking film, explores humanity's relationship with advanced artificial intelligence and extraterrestrial life. Clarke's storytelling prowess and his knack for scientific accuracy make this novel a must-read for any hard science fiction enthusiast. If you're interested in hard science fiction that delves into the complexities of time travel, "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells is a classic choice. Published in 1895, this novel explores the futuristic concept of time travel and the potential consequences it poses. Wells' vivid imagination and his ability to merge science with captivating storytelling make "The Time Machine" a foundational work in the genre. For those seeking a more contemporary take on hard science fiction, the work of Alastair Reynolds is highly recommended. His "Revelation Space" series combines intricate world-building, breathtaking space opera themes, and realistic scientific concepts that will leave readers in awe. Reynolds' ability to balance complex scientific concepts with compelling narratives has made him one of the foremost authors in the genre today. As a fan of hard science fiction, you may also find it worthwhile to explore online communities and websites dedicated to the genre. Websites like Reddit's r/printSF and the Hard SF subreddit offer platforms for discussions, recommendations, and interaction with fellow enthusiasts. The opportunity to engage in conversations about your favorite hard science fiction novels and authors can deepen your appreciation and understanding of the genre. In conclusion, hard science fiction is an enthralling genre that blends science and storytelling in a compelling way. Whether you're intrigued by Asimov's Foundation series, Clarke's "2001: A Space Odyssey," or the contemporary works of Alastair Reynolds, there's a wealth of must-read novels waiting to be explored. Supplement your reading with online communities, websites, and discussions, to enhance your enjoyment and connect with fellow fans of hard science fiction. Happy reading!
Years later, the whole world only had one theme... Star Energy cultivation! With the emergence of Star Energy, the Earth expanded exponentially, ferocious beasts roamed without restraint, individual power became unprecedentedly strong, and the era of technology came to an end, leading to a global power reshuffle! At the same time, ancient martial arts that required internal energy revived with the help of a brand new Star Energy. "Descending Dragon Eighteen Palms" battled against "Forbidden: Eleven Twelve Eight Juvenile Maidens", "Earth Exploding Heavenly Stars" clashed with "Miracle: Black Dragon Wave", and various martial arts flourished... Qin Liang, originally just an ordinary third-year high school student, happened to obtain a small tower, and from then on... He perfected ancient martial arts, discovered the weaknesses of ferocious beasts, and deciphered the composition of antidotes... In this chaotic era, a chaotic person is needed to make things even more chaotic. If you think "Star Energy Century" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
37.53 Million words | 2022-06-12 05:47Update
In the previous life, it was because of cause and effect. In this life, my only goal is to train my own son to become the greatest villain. Then, the two of us will destroy the entire galaxy together! Huh? Strange, what's the deal with this sudden delusion? ___________________________________________ Already completed with millions of words: "Taking Buns to Cultivate Immortality" Ongoing works: "Difficulties of Raising a Cute Child in the Future" and "The Omnipotent Butler" Welcome everyone to join the journey and fatten up! If you like this book, please vote and add it to your collection. Thank you so much!
93.16 Million words | 2022-04-21 14:40Update
The ancient corpse of Saturn emerged after ten thousand years, a drop of divine blood causing chaos in the starry sky! In the year of the Star River Era, an Earth exploration team excavated a giant ancient corpse, measuring meters in length, buried beneath ten thousand years of ice in a region of Saturn. And so, the story begins… ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ Wang Pao has already completed works such as "Immortal Police," "Endless Reincarnation," and "The Ultimate Tang Sect," with millions of words accumulated. Rest assured, there is a guarantee of completion. Feel free to read.
253.33 Million words | 2023-02-22 02:13Update
A ordinary girl who survives by studying and working in a high-tech world with mecha technology. In this world, imagine our provinces and cities as different planets, and our airplanes as airships. Don't try to understand the flow of time based on the planet's rotation and revolution; it has been standardized into a star calendar. And don't ask why people can freely travel between planets without carrying oxygen tanks; their technology is different. The girl is somewhat lonely and burdened with worries, but she is good at comforting herself. She has always strived to live a prosperous life. However, strictly speaking, this is not just an inspirational story. It narrates the people and events she encounters along the way, especially the choices and perseverance in life and emotions.
152.78 Million words | 2020-09-26 11:43Update
Ji Yueyao swears that if given another chance, she absolutely wouldn't read while walking that day... because that's just asking for trouble!!! This is a tragic time-travel story, where all other novels about time-travel involve becoming a princess in ancient times, but why did she end up as a cannon fodder in the apocalypse?! Well, others who time-travel to the apocalypse always have a golden finger to rely on, so why is she unable to even adapt to the harsh environment of the end times?! Is she incredibly weak??? Nevertheless, this is still a story about a strong female lead. With no family or connections in the apocalypse, she clings onto the belief of simply surviving after enduring countless setbacks. And with her unique qualities, she manages to overcome obstacles and carve out her own path of a champion in this world of doom and despair. In summary, this is a story about a girl who starts out incredibly weak but gradually becomes incredibly strong, from the depths of her heart to the utmost limit of her power.
44.59 Million words | 2022-04-06 07:00Update
In the boundless expanse of the starry dimension, in movies, TV shows, video games, and anime... In familiar or unfamiliar worlds, the protagonist, with the aid of their innate 'skill levels+', ventures further and further in each world...
103.21 Million words | 2021-08-24 05:39Update
The end of the world has come and resources are scarce, but Fang Ru happens to have acquired a glutton. But why is it a pot for cooking medicine?! He'll starve if he doesn't eat, and if she doesn't feed him, he'll devour her soul! Fine, in order to earn food for the pot, Fang Ru rolls up her sleeves and works hard. But...how did she accidentally end up earning a bowl full for herself? The pot with a contract tearfully says, "I'm hungry, I want to eat." Slave owner Fang Ru wields a small whip and says, "I still have a thousand doses of the explosively powerful medicine to finish the order. You'll get your food when I'm done frying it." The antagonist, Third Uncle, hides behind the wall, thinking, "This pot is supposed to be a ancestral deadly weapon, right? How come not only is she not dead, but she's getting better and better!" Fang Ru and the pot exchange a murderous gaze! Hey, Third Uncle, don't run! Why did you send him to me/me to her?! Come over
98.02 Million words | 2021-12-31 01:38Update
Rebirth as a pseudo white lotus, a foolish merchant becomes a mother's diary. Transmigrating into a peculiar pseudo white lotus in outer space, Qu Qingqing feels immense pressure. Not only does she have to shoulder the expenses for two meat buns' tuition, books, and meals, she also has to deal with the peculiar woman's rivals, enemies, and archenemies? Oh, by the way, why does the second-hand man in the vicinity before the peculiar woman's death also want her to take responsibility?... Qu Qingqing: Interdimensional system, can I request a return? (Looking askance at Raymond beside her) Interdimensional system:... Raymond (raising an eyebrow): "What did you say about a return? Feeling brave lately? Don't want to get out of bed tomorrow?" Qu Qingqing (with a servile smile): Ahem, just kidding, just kidding. I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything...
85.62 Million words | 2022-07-13 19:56Update
A female thief, in the process of fighting a boss alone, has her soul transmigrated into the body of an orphan girl who has experienced two years of the apocalypse. From then on, she carries a powerful alchemy system, mysterious thief skills, and enigmatic spatial magic, venturing through the apocalypse. Leaf, in particular, never sees herself as a savior but merely wants to survive and live freely in a world full of popularity and happiness. So, powerful mutated beasts and cursed remnants, you'll have to make way for humanity.
56.62 Million words | 2021-08-04 22:49Update
The female captain swallowed by a black hole arrived at a peculiar planet, where she embarked on an extraterrestrial version of wilderness survival.
57.56 Million words | 2021-12-17 22:31Update
There are a thousand extraordinary abilities in the world, with countless methods to dominate and conquer. Even if one could shatter kingdoms and become an unrivaled king, is that enough in this new world full of extraordinary powers? What kind of power is truly formidable, and who can have the last laugh? A blend of supernatural fantasy and mildly thought-provoking literature (a bit slow at first, but worth the anticipation, please bookmark and stay tuned).
27.54 Million words | 2020-08-17 12:06Update
This is a world of reckless behavior after death. Summon Dad, summon Lu Bu, summon Beethoven, so tired! Summon ancestors, summon death gods, summon Napoleon, enough is enough! However, we can summon Haizi, Gu Cheng, Cangyang Gyatso, and build an amazing poetry empire! We can also summon Hatsune, Aya, Iori, Kurumi, and build a cute dimensional empire! Infinite divine horses are really terrible, but I guess death, so adorable, must be blue-kid paper...
95.37 Million words | 2021-06-02 12:54Update
***Newbie rolling for collection*** Ninth reincarnation, breaking free from the constraints of the human body. When a person can strengthen themselves proportionally every day, with no limit, no bottleneck, how strong can they become? After Li Muran woke up from his ninth reincarnation, he found that the whole world had fallen into an apocalypse, with countless terrifying beasts running rampant on Earth. And so, this humanoid monster began to freely roam among the beasts in the end times: While others were trembling in fear under the beasts' attacks, he had long been feasting on their flesh and blood; While others fought desperately for the heavenly treasures and earthly treasures on the beasts' bodies, he casually gifted these things to the younger generation as a token of acquaintance; Most importantly, when his enemies desperately cultivated in order to become stronger, they discovered that even after years of hard training, they still couldn't match his daily rate of enhancement, and ultimately could only die in pain and despair. And all of this is only the beginning.
100.21 Million words | 2021-09-20 08:11Update
[Prototype fanfic] In a world dominated by the apocalypse, where mutated beasts roam freely, a young man on the brink of death becomes favored by the Blacklight virus, becoming its host. Or rather, he is the virus itself. What have I become? I can no longer be called a "human," yet I have transcended beyond mere humanity. I am your guilt, you greedy beings. The purity hidden behind your dirty façades, it seems unnoticed, or perhaps discovered and trampled over again and again. Did you steal my sustenance? Then, you shall also become my nourishment. Welcome to the top of the food chain.
103.15 Million words | 2022-12-10 23:17Update
In the apocalypse, if you want to survive, you can't have too much unnecessary sympathy. This is simply a story of a group of foodies and idiots striving to live in the end times.
99.70 Million words | 2021-06-18 10:59Update
Nine times Nirvana, nine times reborn, the power forged through millennia almost covers the entire federation, seeping into the vast starry seas. One hundred years later, he is once again reborn amidst the raging flames, descending upon this world... Hiding behind an innocent appearance, he carries out earth-shattering deeds. The beauties are conflicted, as they decide to delve deeper into his mysteries, layer after layer. This seemingly pure individual bewitches them, luring them into an endless exploration of the unknown. Many cannot stand this harmless individual as they witness him personally create tragedy after tragedy.
234.61 Million words | 2020-12-31 15:57Update
Reborn! But why am I not here to teach a lesson to scumbags, outsmart a mother-in-law, or defeat a mistress? Why am I unfortunate enough to be exhibited as a specimen, flying from one planet to another? And now they want me to boost the morale of all mankind! I'm not that lofty! And that's not all! They want a noob like me to go to the frontlines! It feels like dying all over again! And you, you treacherous man, why do you treat me like your pet? I am on the path to becoming a queen!
35.97 Million words | 2022-03-31 03:16Update
A mysterious stone tablet, a set of extraordinary body techniques from the East... In this era of 'Constructing and Arming', people go crazy for 'Constructions'. The first firearm, 'Crimson Rose', created by a chosen master that can shatter a planet; the strongest armor, 'Wings of Light', crafted decades ago by dozens of constructors from the Holy Armory, capable of withstanding meteor storms... In this age, a young man emerging from a desolate planet radiates a brilliant light. He is hailed as the youngest Master Constructor, and his creations are favored by countless. He is known as the mightiest Constructed Warrior, able to unleash the maximum potential of any type of construction... Welcome to the fantasy world of stars, with one million manuscripts, guaranteed in terms of luck and quality. Completed novel 'The Impersonator General'...
89.21 Million words | 2020-07-17 11:20Update
The new book 'Domain Forge' has been uploaded, and there's a direct link below. Author-defined tags: Technological.
86.13 Million words | 2020-10-15 23:01Update
First rule of business: In the interstellar shop, there is nothing you can't imagine, and nothing you can't buy! Thus, Mo Yunxin embarked on her journey to conquer all the planets in the interstellar system, with hopes of making money, becoming beautiful, and reaching the pinnacle of life. But can anyone tell her why she's forced to fight periodically in order to run a shop? She's a pacifist, after all! What? The ultimate goal of running a shop is to make her invincible in the interstellar battles? Oh no, are you sure this is just a 'shop'?
33.42 Million words | 2022-01-14 20:44Update
In the year 20XX, an unknown comet carrying an unknown energy collided with Earth, causing a drastic change in the environment. Powerful monsters emerged, plunging the Earth into an apocalyptic era. In the year 20XX, to combat the monsters, humans developed a cultivation system, marking the beginning of an era of cultivation. In the year 20XX, the old order of humanity completely collapsed, and the New Federation was established, bringing global unity. The battle between humans and monsters intensified, as the population dwindled to only one billion. However, those humans who gained abundant resources from the monsters became stronger, leading to a rapid decrease in the number of monsters on Earth and the stabilization of the New Federation. In the year 20XX, there was a technological explosion, propelling humanity into the interstellar age, with a rapid growth in population. In the year 20XX, Lin Yifan, a child from a poor family, accidentally activates the mysterious inheritance of the ancestral Purple Crystal. Follow his journey as he rises step by step, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of humanity!
36.03 Million words | 2021-06-30 08:34Update
