vísindasögum
Vísindasögur, or science fiction, is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative concepts such as futuristic settings, space travel, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. The genre often explores the potential consequences of scientific and other innovations, and posits questions about the nature of humanity and the universe. Science fiction often incorporates elements of fantasy or horror, and may be set in an alternative history or a fictional universe.
The term "science fiction" was coined by John W. Campbell, a science fiction magazine editor, in 1929.
Science fiction has had a significant impact on popular culture and has influenced various fields, including