Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
For questions that require plausible (better than suspension-of-disbelief) answers based on Real World science that are not necessarily constrained to the known limits of Real World science. Contrast …
8546 questions
Asks if a given concept is consistent, or being used consistently, in the context of the referenced world rules. Answers should say yes or no, with supporting info. This tag should not be used with th…
6122 questions
For questions about living things. Does not exclude aliens, but additional information is usually necessary (consider using "xenobiology" instead).
3933 questions
For questions that have to do with magic, as opposed to science/technology. Remember to explain any limits.
2527 questions
For questions regarding the viability of a life-form design. These questions should focus on biologically plausible creatures.
2513 questions
For questions about any large astronomical bodies classified as planets, and their effects on their systems.
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For questions dealing with how sentient beings interact with each other in a community.
2412 questions
For questions about the creation, use, and application of all types of technology.
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Allows for fanciful, creative or imaginative solutions based on or rationalized by Real World science, but not necessary limited by Real World science. Entirely magical solutions must use the magic ta…
2247 questions
For questions regarding the physics relevant to fictitious worlds. General physics may be off-topic.
1829 questions
For questions related to the effects of certain circumstances, conditions, or locality changes on war. Related tags: [civil-war], [nuclear-war], [cold-war]
1758 questions
For questions about the long-term change of a specific species, type of creature, or trait, usually through the process of natural selection and reproduction. Ideal questions focus on traits, not enti…
1730 questions
For questions about existing weapons or designing new ones.
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For questions related to outer space, stellar systems, stars and other astronomical phenomena.
1429 questions
For questions about humans as we know them or slightly changed, their physiology, psychology, politics, society and goals.
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to mark questions related to creating plausible alien biologies that may be close to or far removed from Earthly biology but within the realms of hard science.
1219 questions
For questions about a different and uncharacteristic species or object that has come to the world from another world. NOT for questions about extraterrestrials in their native environment.
1014 questions
For questions that require definitive, factual, answers based on Real World science that are backed up by equations, empirical evidence, scientific papers, etc. Compare to: science-fiction, science-ba…
936 questions
For questions regarding wealth, trade, or financial concepts.
932 questions
For questions about an environment or aspects of it such as geographical, atmospheric or climate.
903 questions
For questions about the process of traveling through space, including in orbit around a planet or moon. Consider also [spaceships]. See also the tag information (click "info") for more details on when…
896 questions
For questions about the medieval era (500-1500AD o.e.) as a whole, regardless of the location.
893 questions
For questions involving implemented theory or technology for travelling through space. Consider also [space-travel]. See also the tag information (click "info") for more details on when this tag appli…
853 questions
For questions that ask what might have happened if history had taken a different path.
790 questions
For questions about specific changes in the characteristics of the weather in a location. You should also consider the tags [weather] and [seasons].
777 questions
For questions about the characteristics and effects of natural features on a world.
746 questions
For questions dealing with events taking place after a catastrophic event.
744 questions
For questions dealing with the customary and artistic characteristics of a society.
734 questions
For questions regarding planets similar to Earth in most respects. This tag should be used when describing a planet that follows the rules of Earth with exceptions outlined in the question. Usually q…
729 questions
For questions relating to peoples or sentient beings that are often found in the fantasy subgenre of fiction, such as elves, dwarves, etc. This can be about their physical characteristics, their socie…
698 questions
For questions about the gases which surround a planet or some other celestial body.
688 questions
For questions about governance of the people, including methods, effects, and interactions with the people.
684 questions
For questions dealing with the political body with authority over a nation or world and its people.
676 questions
For questions about the universal accelerative force between all objects.
665 questions
For questions about the progress of a society's technological state.
659 questions