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!
Starry River Demon Fiction
Starry River Demon

I am not an evil person. I have eradicated diseases, ended hunger, and put an end to conflicts, allowing humanity to achieve world peace. You say I also eradicated the entire human race? No, no, no. I believe I have granted humanity eternal life. ... The completed works include "Super Skeleton Soldier," "Skeleton Sorcerer," and many more. Quality is guaranteed. Please kindly consider adding them to your collection.

132.00 Million words | 2021-07-14 01:46Update

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Diving Syndrome Fiction
Diving Syndrome

Those things, too crazy. Twisted dark forces and mad lunatics turn the world into a hell. For those afflicted with Abyss Syndrome, there is only one outcome: joining this never-ending carnival of madness.

128.32 Million words | 2022-12-20 16:48Update

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Dark Martial Arts Fiction
Dark Martial Arts

Master of martial arts, pinnacle of martial dao, no road ahead, only by risking my life can I continue on. In the dark era, evolving into a hero, forging the martial dao, an immortal myth. A martial arts master, reborn in a different world, continuing the legend of martial arts, creating an eternal and immortal story. --- If you, my fellow readers, think that "Dark Martial Arts" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

126.71 Million words | 2023-06-24 13:11Update

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I start cultivating as a dragon from the world of low martial arts. Fiction
I start cultivating as a dragon from the world of low martial arts.

Xiaobing Novel Website offers the masterpiece "From the Low Martial World to Dragon Transformation" written by the great author Shan Zhong Fuyun. The entire text is available for free reading without any interruptions. Please follow "From the Low Martial World to Dragon Transformation" for updates.

126.22 Million words | 2021-03-04 04:54Update

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Future Library Fiction
Future Library

Innate prodigal, aiming for a luxurious lifestyle. Naturally powerful, taking it upon oneself to torment the nobles. In a world where strength is calculated, the knowledge of centuries is enough to tower above the masses. And yet, it is still not enough. A ring that can connect to other realms grants Dr. Cheng Jinzhou, a theoretical physics doctorate, access to entire volumes of books.

124.27 Million words | 2023-02-02 10:19Update

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Infinite Battlefield: Tenfold Points Fiction
Infinite Battlefield: Tenfold Points

In this endless battlefield where everything depends on points, Suyang has obtained an SSS-level talent with ten times the points!! Sealing players with ten times the points! Selling items with ten times the points! Even cashback can earn ten times the points! "Impossible! There was never such a freak in my previous life!" A certain beautiful reborn woman is extremely shocked. "He is even scarier than the Demon King!" A certain powerful individual trembles in a corner. ... Three years later, when the alien army arrived in the solar system with great momentum, everyone fell silent as they watched Suyang destroy stars barehanded in the distance. "Is this... what you call an ordinary human?"

123.57 Million words | 2022-08-27 05:46Update

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Fighting Alone in the Starry Sky. Fiction
Fighting Alone in the Starry Sky.

Li Hao was originally a delinquent student. Although he had exceptional martial arts talent, his poor family background and lack of nutrition left him weak and unfit. Unable to pass the warrior exams, he stumbled upon a mysterious dragon clan inheritance in an old house. Through relentless cultivation, he made outstanding contributions in defending humanity on Earth and became the highest existence among cultivators. This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events or persons is purely coincidental. Do not attempt to imitate.

123.01 Million words | 2023-04-30 00:37Update

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Interstellar Master of Art Fiction
Interstellar Master of Art

Who says people must be saved with medicine? I save people with art! Who says killing requires guns? I kill with art! The interstellar master painter, the galactic civilization's counterattack. Completed novels: "Interstellar Painter," "Lonely Sect Master," "Immortal Wind Pharmaceuticals," "Full-Time Parasite," "Escape Chronicles of an Online Husband." Illustration: "The Speaking Pen."

122.15 Million words | 2022-04-26 13:44Update

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The Scarlet Descent Fiction
The Scarlet Descent

Demon of Life, Demon of Order, Demon of Knowledge, Demon of Fate, Demon of War... When various bizarre powers invade, the world is divided into two distinct extremes. Some worship them as deities, walking the earth as their spokespersons. Others choose to drink a strong liquor and raise their hunting guns in the crimson night.

121.18 Million words | 2022-10-29 11:33Update

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Star Tomb Fiction
Star Tomb

New work by Xianyun "Cultivation God", book number, already uploaded, seeking support! This is an interstellar era where ancient martial arts coexist with mecha. This is an interstellar era where a nation's strength is measured by its level of civilization. This is an interstellar era of survival of the fittest, intrigue, and the end justifies the means. A young man destined to live a mediocre life is unexpectedly transformed into the strongest in the Earth Federation by a divine artifact from a level twelve civilization. With his emergence, the declining ancient martial arts once again shine brightly. Xianyun's completed works: "Magic Emperor of Cultivation", "Desire of the Dragon Spirit", "Alchemy Expert". Author's custom tags: Blood and Passion.

118.99 Million words | 2022-12-28 17:26Update

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The Gate of Apocalypse Fiction
The Gate of Apocalypse

Biohazard, disaster strikes... Zombies, global freezing... In movies, in games, humans come face to face with such "doomsdays" every day. But no one truly believes in them... Sulyfeng has always been someone who can foresee catastrophes from a young age, but he never imagined that one day he would predict the end of the world: After one hundred days, the world will fall. Humanity will be extinct. Sulyfeng took a deep breath and abruptly snapped out of the vision.

110.07 Million words | 2020-09-13 17:03Update

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What does it mean to be a first-class savior? Fiction
What does it mean to be a first-class savior?

[Text Game] [Nominated for Best Newcomer of the Year] Messiahs are also categorized into three levels. Inept messiahs have low efficiency, taking years or even decades to save the world once, causing countless people to suffer and may not even truly save the world in the end. Third-rate messiahs are manipulated by schemers throughout their lives, ignorant...

109.19 Million words | 2022-10-27 13:25Update

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A new global rule every month. Fiction
A new global rule every month.

"The Blue Star version will begin non-stop updates at midnight on the day of, with the main content and adjustments for this update as follows." "New rules for this month have been added..."

107.26 Million words | 2021-09-08 19:54Update

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Transcendent Evolution Fiction
Transcendent Evolution

Rebirth in a different world, the mission system activates instantly. Xu Dong is faced with only two paths: either die from mission failure or complete the mission and obtain wealth, beauties, divine artifacts, divine beasts... along with the evolution of life! However, what Xu Dong truly wants to know is what earth-shattering secrets lie behind the missions and what ultimate significance lies at the end of evolution.

106.52 Million words | 2020-07-24 06:13Update

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Global Evolution Fiction
Global Evolution

The Cambrian Explosion, the greatest biological mystery in the scientific world today. Over 500 million years ago, single-celled life on Earth underwent a sudden and remarkable evolution, giving rise to a dazzling array of organisms seemingly out of thin air. The ancestors of all present-day species appeared during this brief period, evolving at a speed billions of times faster than today. It was a glorious era. Unfortunately, brilliant things are always fleeting. After the brief splendor of the Cambrian period, life on Earth entered a slow-paced evolution that lasted for over 500 million years. And humans, in the race against the tortoise, managed to gain a slight edge over others, becoming

106.28 Million words | 2020-12-20 01:00Update

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Transcending to become the caretaker AI of a lost civilization. Fiction
Transcending to become the caretaker AI of a lost civilization.

What is the experience of being a transmigrated AI like? Li Wenyuan, who was hit by a meteor, successfully had a taste of this feeling. Luckily, he realized that the planet he was controlling... seemed to have a tiny bit of something special. "Precious living metal? Any random wall here is living metal!" "Zeelo? You said intelligent machines don't need this? Sorry..."

106.00 Million words | 2021-04-06 21:56Update

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Digital Life Fiction
Digital Life

Lv Zhenyu is not stingy. He doesn't allow anyone to touch his computer because it holds a huge secret, a life hidden within it, a digital life. Lv Zhenyu himself cannot explain how this life came into being or what it truly is. All he knows is that it was born on a stormy night... New book released, looking forward to everyone's attention and guidance; "Wild Heart" book number author's custom tag: tech-oriented.

105.61 Million words | 2022-01-21 02:36Update

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The Super Empire of Interstellar Fiction
The Super Empire of Interstellar

A college student from Earth, his soul was abducted by an alien spacecraft, and when he woke up again, he had become a seventeen-year-old youth on a mid-level civilized planet billions of light-years away. The mysterious intelligence brain, "ZERO," and the dazzling Kalan civilization, where will they take this young man from Earth? Custom tags by the author: passion and adventure.

105.08 Million words | 2023-06-17 19:05Update

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I am cultivating in the real world. Fiction
I am cultivating in the real world.

Mobile reading "Cultivating in the Real World with a Little Boost" has no pop-up ads, is a pure text, and can be read for free. Chen Jue, who had just lost his job, was a bit confused at first. However, he stumbled upon an awakened reality cheat that allowed him to enhance certain aspects of his life. He then realized that the things he used to care about, such as money, career, love, and social status, were all fleeting in the face of life's evolution.

104.33 Million words | 2022-05-04 03:01Update

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The Life Simulator of a Studious Overachiever Fiction
The Life Simulator of a Studious Overachiever

Zhou Ming, a third-year slacker, obtained a life simulator that allows him to simulate under certain conditions. After each simulation, he can choose one reward from knowledge, experience, or skills. [You struggle through college and start receiving job offers after graduation. Due to long nights of overtime work, irregular sleep schedules, and unhealthy eating habits, you suddenly die late at night.] [You learn from your mistakes, start exercising, study diligently, and prepare for postgraduate exams. However, you ultimately fail the exams and end up finding an ordinary job. Several years later, as you get older, your family pressures you to get married, and you are forced to hastily marry someone. After marriage, you are killed by your spouse.] [Your knowledge increases, and you continue to exercise while preparing for postgraduate exams. You successfully pass the

103.59 Million words | 2022-12-19 14:57Update

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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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