hard science fiction

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 Ultimate Bio-Weapon Fiction
The Ultimate Bio-Weapon

A virus broke out worldwide, turning the majority of people into zombies. Only a few managed to survive. Ling Xiu, one of the survivors, embarked on a journey of over 2,000 kilometers to protect the promise in his heart. Facing unpredictable dangers in the apocalypse, he gradually discovered that his body was undergoing some kind of transformation... Fan Group: Author Customized Tag: Orphan, Hot-blooded, Zombie.

211.06 Million words | 2023-01-08 13:25Update

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Sleeping Fiction
Sleeping

Natural persons are the darlings of the new century. Chen Xiansong is a natural person. Due to a slight fever, he was crowded into the most advanced body repair tank by a group of new humans. Upon waking up, he realized that something seemed a little off.

163.92 Million words | 2020-11-12 05:45Update

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Journey of Humanity Fiction
Journey of Humanity

He is the wind, he is the sorcerer, he is the only myth; the awakening of the wind spirit by the debauchee heir leads him to become the direct disciple of the demon sect. Through inheriting the sacred path, he obtains supreme secret techniques, transforms technology and achieves boundless evolution. He traverses the world under the name of sorcery. "The Path of Man" will be available for free for a limited time starting from... Published by Xinchang Publishing House, thank you for your support! **** Though there are countless great paths, true justice resides only in my heart. Even if the heavens and earth crumble, I persist in this world!

133.11 Million words | 2020-09-14 03:53Update

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Burning Silent Starry Sky Fiction
Burning Silent Starry Sky

In the ever-changing era of human technology, an unknown cosmic storm destroyed the entire civilization. The terrifying disaster made all the animals in the world become even more powerful, and monsters and zombies became the main theme of the great catastrophe. In the process of fighting against mutated monsters, zombies, and demonic beings, humans embarked on different paths of civilization evolution. - The world of warriors. A young man named Xia Yan, carrying a game attribute panel, traveled to the future galaxy era and discovered that after killing monsters, he gained evolution points. These points could not only be used to enhance his own attributes and martial arts skills, but also to improve any knowledge that could be learned! As a result, the heavens and the earth changed color, and the galaxy roared! In the future world, with the endless galaxy, the journey of the warriors is the vast ocean of stars!

86.28 Million words | 2022-10-01 23:39Update

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Interstellar mogul just wants to farm. Fiction
Interstellar mogul just wants to farm.

The difference between a genius and an idiot is just one lightning strike! Qin Wanwan never imagined that she, who was exceptionally intelligent, would one day become a well-known person with no discernible talents. The so-called "three no's" refer to having no IQ, no EQ, and no physical capabilities, colloquially known as mentally handicapped. In the eyes of interstellar beings, Qin Wanwan's methods of using herbal medicine to treat illnesses, casually growing various crops, and even drawing symbols are all considered outdated and unscientific practices. As an outstanding talent from ancient Earth, Qin Wanwan realized upon arriving in the interstellar world that the advances of black technology were simply too formidable for her to understand, and she couldn't keep up with its pace. In the collision between outdated customs and black technology, Qin Wanwan embarked on a

136.27 Million words | 2022-09-27 11:06Update

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My Exclusive Extraordinary World. Fiction
My Exclusive Extraordinary World.

Exclusive dual-wearing doors, the only extraordinary, a physical embodiment of invincible military forces and various modern weapons.

76.89 Million words | 2023-04-25 15:20Update

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Infinite Fiction
Infinite

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

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The cannon fodder supporting character prevents the male lead from turning evil Fiction
The cannon fodder supporting character prevents the male lead from turning evil

Su Jinmian was killed by her younger sister, and even in death, she was thrown into a world where she was repeatedly tormented. Su Jinmian: "Do I look idle to you?" System: "Master, please think positively. We can try living as different individuals!" Indeed, she had the opportunity to experience it all. The aloof beast tamer: "If you don't marry me, I'll kidnap you!" The male protagonist, who returned from a sea of corpses: "Although you betrayed me, Su Su, I am looking forward to the day you come back to redeem yourself!" The young dragon residing in the tall tower: "You want to kill me... then stay by my side, always like this. Eventually, an opportunity will arise, right?" Su Jinmian: "..." Why is the script I received slightly different from what I expected?

18.73 Million words | 2023-01-23 00:32Update

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The Lord of the Red Moon Fiction
The Lord of the Red Moon

After getting drunk one night, office worker Luo Han became a young man in a new world. It was a new era, filled with opportunities and dangers. Spiritual energy revived and strange monsters emerged from the mist, plunging into war with humanity. In order to survive, Luo Han gradually embarked on the path of cultivation. "In the past, I had no choice. Now, I truly want to continue my cultivation," Luo Han gazed at the crimson moon on the horizon, whispering softly.

89.92 Million words | 2023-05-31 03:26Update

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Storm Armed Fiction
Storm Armed

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

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Stellar Scar Fiction
Stellar Scar

With unwavering passion and fervor, forge the most heroic interstellar wars of the future. Defend humanity's eternal dignity with ruthless strategies and conquests. Dreams belong to everyone who is willing to create with their own hands, be it in games or reality. When humanity faces an invasion from an alien race, both sides engage in a continuous 20-year battle in space. To prevent social unrest and economic collapse, the military and government hide this fact from the public. However, war is brutal, consuming vast resources and requiring a large number of specialized personnel. Therefore... the military invests a huge amount of money into bringing their simulated training chambers for space pilots into the public, promoting a game that claims to be 100% realistic in simulating original space combat. If you enjoy 'Stellar Scar', please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

30.84 Million words | 2020-08-14 06:58Update

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The Strongest Overlord in the Interstellar Fiction
The Strongest Overlord in the Interstellar

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

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Cute and Fierce Fiction
Cute and Fierce

Su Xiaojin wakes up and transforms from a god-level beast into a human infant. Luckily, she has a dimensional shop from her original world. But why does she have to spend money to unlock her own bloodline power? As a beast-turned-girl, she becomes a money-grubbing hoarder. Even magical crystals become rare treasures. You say you have a magical crystal? Hand it over! **** On sale during Labor Day, guaranteed one update per month for the first month, additional chapter with five pink votes, and an extra chapter with a He Shi Bi! Already have two completed novels, 'The Alchemist's Technological Civilization Life' and 'The Apocalypse Card Repairman.' Quality assurance, welcome to read~

99.65 Million words | 2022-12-22 17:29Update

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Waves of Wheat Fiction
Waves of Wheat

I still remember the lie I told while sitting on the fence. "I have seen the golden waves of wheat with my own eyes"...

438.39 Million words | 2021-09-25 23:14Update

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The Mental Dominator Fiction
The Mental Dominator

A spiritual master who can memorize billions of books in the Royal Mecha Academy library in a day, destroy a medium-sized inhabited planet in an hour, and make any goddess fall deeply in love with him in a minute. A diamond-shaped crystal transforms Qin Yan into such a mental dominator.

50.56 Million words | 2020-12-05 18:15Update

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My Girlfriend is a Robot Fiction
My Girlfriend is a Robot

Campus, rivers and lakes, society, officialdom, power... all kinds of forces are nothing in front of Lu Xiaoran! Witness how Lu Xiaoran's future robot wife assists him in stepping into power, dominating the rivers and lakes, traveling the world, and making a name in both China and abroad. Sweet ambiguity, hilarious moments, and captivating plot. A epic novel surpassing previous genres, a love story between robots and humans! After the movie 'My Girlfriend is a Robot', the novel of the same name continues the story on a grand scale! ~~~ [Recommended book 'Blood of the Holy Soul' by my sister Xiao Yue ~~Direct link http://www.k.com/book/.html].

32.75 Million words | 2020-10-17 01:20Update

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Apocalyptic Cashier Fiction
Apocalyptic Cashier

For the obligatory protected Wind Xiao Lazy, the apocalypse is just a refreshed scenery outside the window. Even during the end of the world, the supermarket doesn't stop making money! For the people in the safe zone, just lie down and relax! Wow, that supermarket boss lady is amazing! For Lian Hua, by the way, I'm the supermarket boss, she's just a lousy cashier! Wind Xiao Lazy: Can I quietly be a cashier, please?

63.43 Million words | 2021-11-07 06:55Update

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Seasonal Master Fiction
Seasonal Master

When the countless stars open a door on the ground, disrupting the order of the seasons and causing havoc in the world, a Seasonal Master is born. With a snap of their fingers, the Summer Solstice Master brings forth a divine intervention...

50.64 Million words | 2023-05-04 05:15Update

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There Really Isn't Any Python in My Reservoir Fiction
There Really Isn't Any Python in My Reservoir

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

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Professional Athlete in the Universe Fiction
Professional Athlete in the Universe

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

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Spirit Realm Traveler Fiction
Spirit Realm Traveler

Throughout the ages, it has been rumored that there exists a spiritual realm that transcends time. Regarding this spiritual realm, famous figures and literati from various dynasties have offered differing opinions. In poetry, it is recorded: "From the Qi dynasty to the Tang dynasty, this mountain is desolate and forsaken, the spiritual realm is lonely, rarely visited by humans." "The spiritual realm cannot be described, its essence is elusive."

322.20 Million words | 2021-06-27 01:40Update

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