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A sci-fi exhibition at London’s Science Museum explores what it means to be human

A journey through the edges of imagination.

By Teodosia Dobriyanova on November 1, 2022

Split Screen. On the left, an image from the exhibition shows Earth as seen from a space ship. On the left, a close up from a space suit from Apollo 13. Caption reads: "Imagined worlds"

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London's Science Museum unveils a new blockbuster exhibition dedicated to science fiction. Sourcing some of the greatest examples of the genre, over 70 objects and art works from across the globe invite us to contemplate what makes us human, and consider imagination's role in building our common future.

Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination will be at the Science Museum until May 2023.

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Teodosia Dobriyanova

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Teodosia is a video producer at Mashable UK, focussing on stories about climate resilience, sustainability and social good.

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