The cultural references in science fiction can be difficult to translate. A story might reference a particular historical event or a cultural icon from the author's home country. Translators need to either find a similar reference in the target culture or find a way to explain it without losing the essence of the story. For example, if a science - fiction story in the US mentions the Apollo moon landings as a reference for a future space exploration mission, a translator into a language of a country with no such space - faring history needs to be creative.
In some ways, it could be considered true, but often in such stories, details are exaggerated or fictionalized to make it more engaging for the audience. So, it's a mix of truth and creativity.
Yes. The 'Bad Blood' book tells the real - life events related to Theranos. It details how the company misled investors, partners, and the public about its blood - testing technology which was far from being as revolutionary as it was claimed to be. There were false claims about the accuracy and capabilities of their devices, and the book uncovers this whole sordid affair.