Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that typically portrays imaginative and futuristic concepts and settings, often exploring the potential consequences of scientific, technological, or societal advancements. It merges scientific and fictional elements to create stories that often deal with themes like space travel, time travel, advanced technologies, alternative futures, and the impact of scientific discoveries on society. Science fiction often explores how these concepts can affect the human condition and raises questions about ethics, morality, and the nature of reality.
