Hugo Award Winning Authors
1966; "Dune"
Frank Herbert
Fred Flinstone
A weapon's manufacturer becomes a metal superhero.
Iron Man
The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.
Phenotype
This dystopian novel, sweet in a fictional England, explores themes the ethical implications of scientific advancements. The story follows three main characters - Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth - who grow up in a boarding school called Hailsham, only to gradually discover their true purpose as organ donors in a society that breeds clones for medical purpose. What is the name of this novel, written by Kazuo Ishiguro?
Never Let Me Go
1985; "Neuromancer"
William Gibson
Jim Parsons, "Bazinga"
Steve confronts demons from his past while realizing the government isn't as trustworthy as he thought.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Organisms or virus that causes disease.
Pathogen
This video game character starred in a series of stealth platforming games on the PS2. What is this animal character who has a natural mask for his thievery and wields a distinctive cane?
Sly Cooper
1993; "A Fire Upon the Deep"
Vernor Vinge
Hugh Laurie, "Everybody Lies"
Gregory House
Members of the Avengers battle when the government wants to control their actions.
Captain America: Civil War
Protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.
Protein
The Renaissance fresco, painted between 1509 and 1511, depicts classical philosophers and scientists in a grand architectural setting, with two central Greek philosophers representing the worlds of forms and empirical knowledge. Located in the Vatican's Stanza della Segnatura, it is celebrated for its perspective and idealized figures. Name this masterpiece by Raphael that symbolizes the harmony of philosophy and knowledge.
The School of Athens
2017; "The Obelisk Gate"
N. K. Jemisin
Robin Williams, "Nanu nanu"
Mork
The son of a warlord must use his martial arts skills to defeat his father.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Immature male gametocyte developed in the anthers of a flower.
Pollen
The amendment it the Espionage Act provided stiffer penalties for those engaging in actions or speech deemed disloyal or abusive about the U.S. government, flag, or military during World War I. What is this 1918 act that was later used to prosecute socialists and pacifists?
Sedition Act
2011; "Blackout/All Clear"
Connie Willis
Matt LeBlanc, "How you doin?"
Joey Tribbiani
The god of thunder is dropped on a trash planet where the Hulk is a champion.
Thor: Ragnarok
A chain of amino acids linked together with covalent bonds between amino units.
Polypeptide
This British theoretical physicist made significant contributions to black holes, cosmology, and quantum gravity. He is renowned for discovering that black holes emit radiation, leading to their eventual evaporation. Despite a motor neuron disease diagnosis, he continued his groundbreaking work and authored the bestselling book A Brief History of Time. Identify this scientist, who remained a prominent figure in science until his death in 2018.
Stephen Hawking