Can you give some examples of things that are'short for science fiction'?

Sure. Black holes are one example. The concept of an object so dense that not even light can escape is really strange. Another is the fact that there are some bacteria that can survive in extreme conditions, like near - boiling water or in highly acidic environments. These things seem so odd compared to what we usually expect from our normal world and are stranger than many science fiction ideas.

Quantum computing could be considered above and beyond science fiction. In the past, the idea of a computer operating on quantum principles was just a far - fetched concept in sci - fi. But now it's a real and rapidly developing field.

Sure. One example is invisibility cloaks. In science fiction, characters can put on a cloak and become invisible. In real - life research, scientists are exploring ways to bend light around objects to create a sort of invisibility effect, though it's still far from the fully - fledged invisibility cloaks in fiction. Another is flying cars. They are a staple in science - fiction movies, and while there are some prototypes being developed, they are not yet a common mode of transportation.

In a Pokémon '100 things fan fiction', there could be 100 different Pokémon evolutions that fans came up with. Or 100 secret locations in the Pokémon world where rare Pokémon can be found. In a Naruto '100 things fan fiction', it might be 100 ninja techniques that were not in the original manga. Also, in a Marvel Comics '100 things fan fiction', it could be 100 alternate origin stories for different superheroes, like 100 ways Spider - Man got his powers, which would be really interesting for fans to explore.

One example is 'Jurassic Park'. It involves the science of genetics and cloning, though highly dramatized. The movie shows how scientists might be able to bring extinct dinosaurs back to life using DNA from fossils. Another example is '2001: A Space Odyssey'. Here, the concept of artificial intelligence is explored through HAL 9000. And in 'Ender's Game', the military strategy and the use of technology in space battles are part of the'science of fiction' in that story.

Sure. Historical events like the World War II are far from fiction. There are countless records, eyewitness accounts, and historical evidence.

One example could be the story of the man who survived falling from a very high altitude without a parachute. In fiction, we might think this is a very far - fetched scenario, but in real life, it actually happened. Another example is some of the really deep - sea creatures that look like they're from another planet, with their bioluminescence and strange body shapes.

One example could be a science fiction story where the characters are constantly reading and being influenced by other fictional science fiction works within the story's universe.

One example could be 'The Time Machine' by H.G. Wells. In it, the protagonist travels through time to retrieve knowledge about the future of humanity. Another might be 'Avatar', where the humans are trying to retrieve a valuable mineral from Pandora, which is also a retrieval - focused plot in a science - fiction setting.

Definitely. The concept of artificial intelligence in science fiction has led to real - world applications. For instance, in movies like '2001: A Space Odyssey' with HAL 9000, we saw intelligent computers. Now we have AI - powered virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa. Additionally, the idea of terraforming from science fiction, where we change the environment of other planets to make them habitable, has inspired research into environmental engineering and sustainable development on Earth.