Our writers and contributors have chosen their favourite ever science-y books, films, TV shows, music, video games, board games and more to see you through the festive period

Thankfully, we can still turn to our bookshelves — and podcasts — to ground us. We tapped science doyenne Alie Ward, the host of the funny cult favorite “ Ologies” podcast, to share her picks for the best science books of 2025.

In a year full of standout shows, io9 picks the very best genre stories to hit the small screen. io9 watched a lot of TV this year. And while we enjoyed a great deal of what we saw, these 12 shows—listed in alphabetical order below—impressed us the most.

Here are the 10 most-read news stories about HMS-led discoveries in 2025.

When it comes to science fiction, audiences love to have their minds blown as they are transported to unimaginable worlds with unthinkable scenarios. Whether lost in space or racing for safety from zombies, sci-fi films have provided audiences with a thrill for decades. Wherever the film takes us, it serves as an escape from the here and now.

From fish to Phish, Science Friday has had a big year. Our staff chose their favorite stories and projects from 2025.

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This year sci-fi TV represented some of the best on offer - with shows like "Andor" and "Severance" both returning for stellar second seasons and hotly anticipated newcomers like "Alien: Earth" all becoming water cooler discussion shows.

There's a lot you can say about 2025 as a year, but one thing that may be difficult to claim is that there was a lack of great sci-fi shows on television and streaming. While you can go retro and watch some '70s sci-fi classics everyone needs to see at least once,