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!
The deep sea, countless ocean overlords tremble in the presence of a certain crab, as it raises its twin pincers and roars towards the human world, I have arrived!
95.50 Million words | 2022-08-25 10:44Update
After the death of Wang Mang, he transformed into a python and underwent frenzied evolution! With the help of his family, his size continued to grow, from a few meters to tens of meters, and eventually over a hundred meters! From Burmese pythons to Titan pythons, and then to deep-sea pythons! When Wang Mang reached a volume of over a hundred meters, a catastrophic change struck the Earth...
419.91 Million words | 2022-08-22 15:32Update
In the year , humans set foot on the glowing Mars. In the year , the first World Martial Arts Tournament was held, becoming the most prestigious fighting event worldwide, igniting a global frenzy. Renowned world-class fighter "Gun Devil" Xu Jingming, at the age of twenty-six, carrying the injuries from numerous battles, chose to retire... A tumultuous new era begins!
200.03 Million words | 2022-08-22 05:52Update
The end of the world, unexpectedly obtaining a game system as a lord, Tang Yu remains calm. Lack of experts? The tavern offers a ten consecutive draw that you deserve; Short of food? The market provides cheap food packages; Feeling unsafe? Archer towers, cannons, and mage towers, various automatic defense buildings are abundant; Lack of equipment? The workshop guarantees high-quality products. Would you like to have one? It's at a 9.8% discount! ... ... In short, this is the story of Lord Tang, who constructs his territory, battles little monsters, and incidentally earns some money. PS: An agricultural development, changing the world, starting from constructing territories. PSS: Recommendations, collections, and additions to the reading list for the new book are welcomed.╰(￣▽￣)╭
242.85 Million words | 2022-08-10 21:41Update
The heavens crumbled and the earth shattered, as the laws of the universe twisted and turned. All cities that represented human civilization were reduced to ruins. It was a disaster for humanity, but also an opportunity... After barely surviving for a year in the aftermath, Cheng Yang was reborn two days before the end began, and the course of the apocalypse took a different path. A formidable city emerged in the midst of the apocalypse... PS: Two updates daily, at noon and night. Ample stockpile of chapters, so feel free to collect...
264.91 Million words | 2022-08-09 06:10Update
The helix that runs through the evolution of life. The base pairs that hold the secrets of evolution. From a single moment of mutation millions of years ago, the great apes under the primate order were given the prefix of intelligence. However, the true power of evolution seems to be hidden within those pairs of base. If you, dear readers, find "The Wise" intriguing, please do not forget to recommend it to your book-loving friends.
161.48 Million words | 2022-08-08 16:09Update
"This is a 'Hongjun' class crystal warship, weighing 390 million tons, operated by 1,523 cultivators at the Qi Refining stage. The main controlling crystal brain processes 90 million divine thoughts per second, with computational power comparable to an Nascent Soul cultivator, capable of instantly suppressing a planet!" Li Yaozhuo stood above the boundless starry sea, looking at the colossal object before him, silently calculating in his heart, "To dismantle this warship into scrap, I will need... seconds!" ... In an era of cultivation, an ordinary borderland youth, roaring through the stars, becomes the legend who dominates the galaxy!
1,081.91 Million words | 2022-08-08 04:29Update
In a future year, the people of Hua Nation discovered and named the "Pangu Star Territory" as the interstellar migration wave began. Over a century has passed, and humanity still struggles on that vast and magical continent, with the flame of humanity seemingly extinguishing at the slightest blow. Two years ago, Xi Ze, driven by dreams (or temporarily insane), volunteered for military service. Two years later, Xi Ze's misfortune turned into an opportunity, and he soared to new heights! "My journey lies in the vast sky of the star territory. Whether obstacles have two legs or four hands, I will crush them all beneath my military boots!"
150.05 Million words | 2022-08-02 07:48Update
The Dragon Elephant Prajna, the Young Grandmaster. Ten Dragons, Ten Elephants, stirring up the clouds and overturning the rain. Ancient martial arts collide with new martial arts, igniting passion. Surpassing the pinnacle, suffocating legends! Annihilating Nirvana, a generation's prodigy! Here, by cultivating the Dragon Elephant Prajna to its limits, one can possess the immense power of Ten Dragons and Ten Elephants! Here, the new martial arts nitrogen-press the frozen magic path, freezing the imminent eruption of a live volcano! Here, the Magma Skill can instantly vaporize an entire iceberg into steam~~ The towering skyscraper strikes again! Here, there is kinship, here, there is love, and what this place is never lacking is friendship. In this story brimming with hot-bloodedness, it will surely arouse your passion! This is a brilliant era woven together by hot-bloodedness, friendship, love, heroes, and geniuses resonating with each other. Click in, and you will fall in love with this legendary chapter.
243.93 Million words | 2022-07-15 15:26Update
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
It is undoubtedly a monumental task to establish a standard of beauty and ugliness for Ye Zhong, who has never had any dealings with women. Ye Zhong approaches this from a practical perspective. His legs are too slender to provide sufficient explosive power. His hands have delicate skin, indicating a poor resistance to impact. Despite having overly developed chest muscles, they are not solid, resulting in a serious lack of strength and becoming a burden for mobility. Overall assessment: extremely terrible!
216.37 Million words | 2022-07-08 17:06Update
Lin Sanjiu's boyfriend is gentle, wealthy, handsome, and devoted only to her. All her friends envy her good fortune, but deep inside, Lin Sanjiu is filled with fear and unease. After a shocking twist, the truth is revealed, and with it begins a terrifying and hopeless journey. The apocalyptic hell, unveiled by those close to her, is now roaring towards her. Every month brings a new apocalypse, sudden death scenarios, unknown friends, unknown enemies, unknown environments, unknown journeys. Amidst constant threat of death, Lin Sanjiu utilizes her intelligence and strength to struggle for survival, growing in adversity, and advancing with unwavering determination.
704.85 Million words | 2022-06-30 09:26Update
Yu Ming entered the end-of-world game and became a seemingly weak little white flower. Everyone thought she lacked combat power, but little did they know she remained calm, intelligent, resilient, independent, and held firm to her values. She encountered one guardian after another in the mind-boggling instances: the Sparrow Messenger, the Toolman, the Red Flower, the Big Tree, and Abu. In these instances, she used her strength to find teammates who would go through life and death with her, never abandoning her. They also faced one dark boss after another: the Dark Rose, the Skin Monster, the Dream Eater, the Black-faced Demon, and the Blood King. Yu Ming said that no matter how powerful the dark boss was, it was nothing to her and her teammates. As their
222.54 Million words | 2022-06-28 11:37Update
This is a world that is alive but dead, This is a world with unwavering faith but crumbling, This is a world with everything yet nothing; We yearn for redemption, we hope to sink, we are indifferent and merciless, we are wildly passionate, we are as mighty as gods, we are as humble as ants... Stop, and it is hell. Move forward, and it is still hell... ... The third post-apocalyptic novel, following "Terror Storm" and "Dark Civilization", crafted with utmost devotion! Book group: three, one, eight, nine, five, four, one, four, six.
224.14 Million words | 2022-06-18 21:32Update
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
Every life decision may determine a completely different life path. Choosing the world's richest person could lead to unimaginable wealth, while choosing the wrong path could result in irreversible consequences. However, there is one person who miraculously avoids all pitfalls and reaches the pinnacle of success through a straight path. It's all because of his extraordinary autobiography... "But why do I seem to encounter countless pitfalls along the way..." If you enjoyed reading "The Autobiography I Wrote Couldn't Possibly Be a Tragedy," don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your WeChat groups and private chats!
161.71 Million words | 2022-06-08 16:25Update
【The Concept of Enclosed World in an Ancient Setting】 Everyone possesses an immortal cultivation beast that takes root in the Golden Elixir. There are stone statues of malevolent deities that grant wishes. There is an invincible sword immortal who brings certain death to anyone who crosses paths with him. Inside the bamboo, there exists a miniature kingdom of tiny people. ... Bai Xuelou traveled through time and space, equipped with a system. He was handsome, his parents had passed away, and he had an elder sister. With such a perfect protagonist template, it didn't take long for him to start doubting. "System, could it be that you are also an enclosed entity?"
44.41 Million words | 2022-06-06 16:04Update
The end of the world is coming, but Su Qing remains calm because she has her own space. Though it may be fragmented, she can still collect its pieces! As the supporting female character tries to frame her, Su Qing remains calm again because she has a loyal dog. Despite his cold and domineering attitude, she can still train him! However, in the end, Su Qing finally loses her cool when she discovers that she must save the world!
3.74 Million words | 2022-06-02 00:56Update
"Old Tang, which direction does the speed-oriented gene locus you activated belong to?" This question made Tang Ting look melancholy. "It's... hand speed..." "Specifically, right hand!" Xu Tui looked confused. Hand speed or right hand, this scene... Wasn't it said that the more you use a certain aspect, the easier it is to activate gene loci? "What on earth have you been doing with your hands, Old Tang?" "So you're telling me that it took me eighteen years of eating to activate the stomach gene locus?" Cheng Mo, who was about to embark on the path of becoming a glutton, sighed to the heavens. Xu Tui rubbed his head. "Does that mean I've been using my brain for eighteen years?".... New seedlings have just sprouted and need the care and support of brothers and sisters. Please give me some cute gestures, recommendations, and collections. Brothers and sisters can also read Pig Three's previous books, "King of Creation" and "Master of the Stars," both of which are excellent books. Thank you very much.
536.81 Million words | 2022-05-24 10:03Update
The mythical university that enrolls students once every year is now open for admissions again. Entrance exam: Rebellion in the world of swordplay Monthly exam: Assassinating the king and overthrowing the carriage in the world of "Deer and Cauldron" Midterm exam: Saving Emperor Chongzhen and restoring the Ming Dynasty in the world of "Bi Xue Jian"
82.13 Million words | 2022-05-21 07:49Update
She was supposed to be the winner in all the lives she traversed, but why does everything go wrong for her? In her very first appearance, she almost died, let alone having a decent meal. What kind of life is this? After finally having a good life, her younger brother's life is now hanging by a thread, and she can only take on a billion-dollar mission - to save the emperor. This is the story of a struggling female protagonist.
43.69 Million words | 2022-05-08 08:14Update
