While the original is featured in our best 50s sci-fi movies list, the remake is excellent in its own right. Two decades on, it's applauded for doing a stellar job at bringing the visuals and ...

Computer scientist Stephen Wolfram, speaks with Space.com about the impact of "2001: A Space Odyssey" on its 50-year anniversary.

Director Stanley Kubrick’s landmark space saga, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” turns 50 this year, remaining remarkably relevant and influential even 17 years after surpassing its titular year.