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- 1Readers pick their dream fictional animal companions▼# questionoftheday fictional animal companion that you'd most want as your pet/mount/companion irl? # fiction # books #
A recurring question-of-the-day prompt is asking people which fictional animal companion they would most want as a real-life pet, mount, or sidekick. Responses span books, television, film, comics, anime, video games, tabletop RPGs and science fiction and fantasy, with participants trading favourites and debating which creature would actually be practical to own.
- 2Comic strip spotlights hot exoplanet WASP-127b●Useless Facts, Badly Drawn No. 534: WASP-127b. . . # planets # exoplanets # astronomy # science # comics # space # webco
The webcomic 'Useless Facts, Badly Drawn' has published its 534th instalment, this one about the exoplanet WASP-127b, delivering astronomy trivia in a deliberately rough comic format. Readers are sharing the strip, which packages facts about the distant gas giant alongside tags for planets, exoplanets and space science, adding to the series' long-running run of bite-sized science facts.
- 3Readers debate the most annoying villains in fiction▼# QuestionOfTheDay most annoying (derogatory) villain in a fictional work you enjoy? # fiction # books # videogames # sc
A recurring question-of-the-day prompt is asking people to name the most annoying villain from a fictional work they actually enjoy, drawing replies across books, videogames, science fiction, fantasy, movies, TV, anime, comics, tabletop games and musicals. The distinction of 'derogatory' annoying, rather than simply well-written frustrating characters, is fuelling playful, argumentative responses about which villains grate the most.
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A University of Michigan feature explores how researchers are using comic books to communicate serious science. The approach turns complex research topics into illustrated narratives, making them more accessible to students and the general public. Educators cited in the piece argue that the visual storytelling format can spark curiosity and improve understanding where dense textbooks often fail.
- 5Readers mark the anniversary of Alfred Bester's death▼Died this day: 09/30/1987 (b. 12/18/1913) Alfred Bester was an American science fiction author, magazine editor, and scr
Science fiction readers are remembering Alfred Bester, the American author who died on September 30, 1987. Born in 1913, Bester was also a magazine editor and comic scriptwriter, but is best known for novels including The Demolished Man, which won the first Hugo Award in 1953, and The Stars My Destination. Fans are recalling his lasting influence on the genre.
- 6Alex Raymond, Flash Gordon creator, honoured on his birthday●Alex Raymond, born OTD in 1909, was best known for creating the Flash Gordon comic strip for King Features Syndicate in
Readers are marking the birthday of Alex Raymond, the American cartoonist born on this day in 1909. Raymond is best known for creating the Flash Gordon comic strip for King Features Syndicate in 1934, a work that shaped science fiction comics and influenced later space adventure storytelling, and posts are revisiting his legacy and artwork.
- 7Comedy Wildlife Awards unveil hilarious 2026 finalists●From chuckling beavers to fat bears to sassy orangutans, this year's finalists bring the laughs. The post 18 hilarious p
The 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards have released their finalist photos, featuring chuckling beavers, plump bears and sassy-looking orangutans. The shortlist of 18 images, highlighted by Popular Science, showcases wildlife photographers capturing animals at their most comic. The images typically mix entertainment with conservation messaging, drawing wide attention from nature and photography fans alike.
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A feature from the University of Michigan highlights comic books that aim to teach real science, using the visual storytelling medium to explain serious scientific ideas to a broad audience. The piece showcases how creators and researchers are turning to comics as an educational tool, blending accurate science content with engaging narratives to reach readers who might not otherwise engage with scientific material.