A star cluster designates a small star concentration in a relatively reduced space to the astronomical scale (a few dozens to a few hundreds parsecs), bounded together by gravitational forces. A cluster is distinct from a galaxy by the … Lire la suite... |
Dico S.F. – Close encounter
In matter of unexplained phenomenons observation, a classification makes an inventory of the different kind of observation and encounters, proposed in 1972 by astronomer J. Allen Hynek: Nocturnal lights: the witness observes unexplained lights in the sky during the… Lire la suite... |
Dico S.F. – Extraterrestrial
(adj.) Qualifies all that have a non-terrestrial origin, meaning that it doesn’t belong to the Earth planet.
(n.) In science fiction, the name “extraterrestrial” designates a non-terrestrial creature (intelligent or not). But in the term’s common acceptation, “extraterrestrial”… Lire la suite... |
Dico S.F. – E.B.E.
E.B.E. is the acronym of « Extraterrestrial Biological Entity », expression designating every organism (intelligent or not) with non-terrestrial origin (meaning outside of the Earth planet). It could be a plant, a micro-organism, an animal, an intelligent being… E.B.E. is … Lire la suite... |
Dico S.F. – Abduction
In ufology, an abduction is the kidnapping of a living being (human or not) by an alien, that is to say a fourth kind encounter. Matching words: Close encounter, Extraterrestrial, U.F.O., Ufology Examples : The Fox Mulder’s sister,… Lire la suite... |
Dico S.F. – Android
In the common acceptation of the word, an android is an artificial being, or a robot, which has the appearance, but only the appearance, of a human. We also speak of an “anthropoid” robot. More precisely, and if … Lire la suite... |
Dico S.F. – Acceleration
In the field of physics, the acceleration is the speed variation of an object. It could be an increase (what is commonly called “acceleration”) or a decrease (“deceleration”). The acceleration unit in the international system is the meter-per-second-squared (m/s²) but… Lire la suite... |
How to read Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series
If you already have read the Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, the order I recommend in this article isn’t necessarily the one you would advise. Some of you maybe would prefer to read the series in the chronological order. I speak … Lire la suite... |
Dico S.F. – Superpower
The word superpower (or simply power) is a generic term designated the supernatural abilities that a human being, or an alien creature, can acquire. The superpower can be mental (telepathy, telekinesis…) or physical (superhuman strength, extraordinary speed…) Matching words:… Lire la suite... |
Dico S.F. – Pyrokinesis
Pyrokinesis is the ability of an individual to control fire, to ignite fire remotely or to project flames by his own will, without any mechanical tool. Matching words: Cryokinesis, Superpower Example : Pyro in X-Men Episode 1×12 “Fire… Lire la suite... |
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