Can you recommend some decent science fiction publications for short stories?

One key characteristic is diversity. A good science fiction short - story publication will have a range of stories from different authors with various backgrounds. 'The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction' is a great example as it publishes stories from both established and new writers, covering different sub - genres of science fiction. They also have a good balance between hard science - based stories and more speculative ones. Additionally, a decent publication will have a good editorial process to ensure the stories are well - crafted and free of major flaws. 'Analog Science Fiction and Fact' is known for its rigorous editorial standards which result in polished short stories.

One well - known publication is 'The New Yorker'. They often pay for high - quality short stories. Another is 'Playboy' which also pays for short fiction, but it has some more adult - oriented content in other parts of the magazine. And 'Asimov's Science Fiction' pays for science - fiction short stories.

One great option is 'The New Yorker'. It often publishes very funny short stories. The stories in it can be humorous in different ways, like through witty dialogues or absurd situations.

Well, 'Conjunctions' is a well - known publication for experimental writing, including short stories. It has been a platform for many avant - garde authors to showcase their works that break the traditional boundaries of storytelling. Also, 'Guernica' sometimes publishes short story experimental fictions that touch on various contemporary and often complex themes.

Yes. 'The Starless Sea' by Erin Morgenstern is a new and exciting fictional work. It's a story full of mystery, with a labyrinthine library and many hidden secrets. The writing is very atmospheric, making it a great read. Another new one is 'Mexican Gothic' which combines elements of horror and gothic literature set in a Mexican context.

There are many. 'The Star' by Arthur C. Clarke is a short yet powerful story. It tells of a group of astronauts who discover a strange star and the implications it has for their religious beliefs. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card also started as a short story. It's about a young boy being trained for war in a future where Earth is threatened by an alien race. 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas' by Ursula K. Le Guin is a unique short science fiction piece that makes you question the price of utopia.

Sure. 'The Star' by H.G. Wells is a great one. It tells a thought - provoking story about an astronomer's discovery. Another is 'All You Zombies -' by Robert A. Heinlein. It plays with the concept of time travel in a really mind - bending way. And 'The Veldt' by Ray Bradbury is also excellent, exploring the relationship between technology and family.

Another good one from the list could be 'Flowers for Algernon'. It tells the story of a man with a low IQ who undergoes an experiment to increase his intelligence, delving into themes of intelligence, identity, and the human condition. It's really a thought - provoking read.

Some good short science fiction stories include 'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream' by Harlan Ellison. It's a dark and disturbing story about a super - computer that tortures the last humans. 'The Cold Equations' by Tom Godwin is also a well - known one. It tells the story of a spaceship pilot who has to make a tough decision regarding a stowaway. And 'Surface Tension' by James Blish is a great story about microscopic life forms evolving in a unique environment.

Sure. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a great one. It's about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. Another is 'Flowers for Algernon' which tells a poignant story of a man whose intelligence is artificially enhanced. Also, 'A Sound of Thunder' by Ray Bradbury is very interesting, it shows how small changes in the past can have huge impacts on the future.