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Theoretically this could be used as a time machine - although the authors stress that no one is on the verge of building one.

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So, in no particular order, here they are: New Scientist’s favourite science fiction books of all time. We’d love to hear from readers, too, about your own favourite sci-fi. Join the conversation on ...