By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University)
What are the best places to begin exploring the wonderful world of science fiction? Some of the classic novels of the genre, from Frank Herbert’s Dune to Asimov’s Foundation series (which eventually stretched to seven volumes), might appear daunting because of their sheer size and scope.
Below, we introduce ten short science fiction stories which offer the perfect way in to the imaginative wonders of science fiction.