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Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information far more efficiently than classical computers. In Sci-Fi, quantum computers are used for advanced AI, cryptography, and solving complex simulations.

The second law of thermodynamics, which is about entropy increasing in an isolated system, explains why time seems to move in one direction. In Sci-Fi, this concept is often used in stories about the heat death of the universe or time travel paradoxes.

Robotics involves creating machines that can perform tasks, while AI simulates human intelligence. Sci-Fi frequently explores the moral and ethical implications of sentient robots and AI, including potential uprising or existential questions about consciousness.

Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles to biology, used to create modified organisms or biological systems. Sci-Fi features bioengineering with genetically modified humans, designer babies, or man-made life forms.

Terraforming is the process of altering a planet's environment to make it habitable for Earth life. Sci-Fi stories often involve terraforming Mars or other worlds as humanity expands into the cosmos.

Einstein's theory explains the relationship between space and time, including effects like time dilation due to speed or gravity. Sci-Fi explores these concepts with interstellar travel and its impact on aging or causality.

Cloning creates genetically identical copies of organisms. Sci-Fi stories use cloning for themes of identity, ethics, and morality. Replicants in 'Blade Runner' are a classic example.

Artificial gravity is the creation of an inertial force in space vessels to simulate the effects of gravity. Sci-Fi often uses rotating spacecraft or acceleration to create this effect, essential for long-term space travel.

Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter on an atomic or molecular scale. It's portrayed in Sci-Fi as a means for medical advancements, self-repairing structures, and sometimes, as a grey goo apocalyptic scenario.

Multiverse theory suggests the existence of multiple universes with different laws of physics. Sci-Fi explores this with parallel worlds and alternate dimensions, often leading to intricate plots with cross-dimensional interactions.

Cybernetics involves the interfacing of man and machine, creating enhancements or replacements for body parts. Sci-Fi explores cybernetics with sophisticated prosthetics and the augmentation of human abilities, often blurring the lines between human and machine.

The Fermi Paradox questions why we haven't found evidence of extraterrestrial life despite the high probability of its existence. Sci-Fi often addresses this paradox through stories of first contact or hidden alien civilizations.

The Simulation Hypothesis proposes that our reality could be an artificial simulation. Sci-Fi uses this concept for plots where characters discover they're living in a simulation, raising questions about free will and reality.

Cryonics is the low-temperature preservation of people who cannot sustain life, with the hope of revival in the future. In Sci-Fi, this enables characters to survive long space journeys or await cures for diseases in futuristic times.

FTL travel refers to the theoretical possibility of travelling faster than the speed of light. This concept is a staple in Sci-Fi, allowing for interstellar and intergalactic travel, often explained with fictional theories like warp drives or wormholes.

Dark Matter and Dark Energy are theoretical substances thought to make up most of the universe's mass and energy, respectively. Sci-Fi sometimes features these as energy sources, means of propulsion, or enigmatic phenomena to be understood or harnessed by advanced civilizations.