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From time-travelling stories such as Primer to post-apocalyptic tales like Mad Max, these must-see debut sci-fi movies have left a lasting impression.

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This article was originally published in The Conversation. Science fiction can lead people to be more cautious about the potential consequences of innovations. It can help people think critically ...

Science fiction did not come about by chance; rather, it was shaped by the minds of writers who went beyond what human minds ...

There are great science-fiction movies. There are bad science-fiction movies. And then there are the science-fiction movies that never get the credit they deserve...until now. Our list is here to give ...