The Ebola virus, Cordyceps fungi, and even the stomach flu have helped inspire some of the most gruesome infectious diseases seen on the screen.

Growing up, my dad and I bonded over sprawling fictional universes (in case anyone wondered how nerds are created). He got me to slog through the entire Dune saga, his personal favorite, which I ...

The movie "KPop Demon Hunters" has not only received critical acclaim, its soundtrack by a fictional K-pop group is a hit. We explore the history of fake movie bands making great music. EJAE, AUDREY ...

Sometimes, when a real country just won’t do, filmmakers and TV writers invent a fictional country. Maybe it’s to have some fun and be creative. Occasionally it’s to avoid political consternation.

College! Movies and TV shows are often set at colleges and universities, and many times those institutes of higher learning are fictional. It’s almost like real universities don’t want to be ...

Welcome to Fictional Intelligence, the first of a monthly series that explores the future through short stories.