Traditionally on Science Fiction 101 , we follow up our "old magazine" review with a review of its modern counterpart - and this year is no exception, as in this episode we cast our eyes over a very recent issue of Asimov's Science Fiction magazine, dated Nov/Dec 2025. Contributors to this issue include Robert Silverberg, Greg Egan and Allen M. Steele. No time for a quiz this time (shock horror!), but rest assured that it will return in our next episode. But we do make time for our usual round-up of what's notable in past, present and future SF. Among the items covered in this episode: Asimov's Science Fiction magazine, Nov/Dec 2025 The alien invasion that was the Norman Conquest of 1066: historian Marc Morris's highly readable non-fiction book , and as interviewed for the History Extra podcast (episodes 1 2 3 4 ) A(nother) David Brin story shows signs of becoming real The city of Bristol is to host a fiftieth anniversary celebration of Aardman Animat...