Biology in Science Fiction
MY RECENT POSTS
- Science and SF tidbits: May
21, 2012
May 21, 2012 11:02PM - If aliens made first contact,
which SF authors should be
part of the welcoming
committe?
May 16, 2012 12:43PM - Science and SF Tidbits: May 7,
2012
May 08, 2012 02:46AM - Cinema and Synthetic Biology:
The Bio:Fiction Film Festival
May 04, 2012 05:35AM - Science and SF Tidbits: April
30, 2012
May 01, 2012 03:14AM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
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right, Duane. Stargate
Universe was
canceled in
December. I j…”
February 18, 2011 05:05PM - “Discovery is another
channel that seems to have
gone the
reality show route.
It…”
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devotional love? Is that what
a dog shows for
his master
too?”
October 26, 2010 01:21AM - “That sounds a bit like
James Blish's
storie
s. Humans modified to live in
alien…”
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MAY 21, 2012 11:02PM
Science and SF tidbits: May 21, 2012
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the past couple weeks:Free Fiction:
- 2011 Nebula Award Winners
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Song of Bullfrogs, Cry of Geese »
It's a lovely and sad story, ultimately about living when those you love are dying./
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MAY 16, 2012 12:43PM
If aliens made first contact, which SF authors should be part of the welcoming committe?
In the novel Footfall
, by
Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, unfriendly aliens attack the
Earth, and science fiction writers are asked to join scientists to
provide some insight into alien behavior and technology.The
latest Mind Meld over at SF Signal asks if th/…
MAY 8, 2012 2:46AM
Science and SF Tidbits: May 7, 2012
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May Highlighted Stories: Natural History on Alternate Earths
« Biology in Science Fiction: Free Fiction
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Looking for some free fiction? Li/
MAY 4, 2012 5:35AM
Cinema and Synthetic Biology: The Bio:Fiction Film Festival
The film festival was part of the Cinema… Read full post »
MAY 1, 2012 3:14AM
Science and SF Tidbits: April 30, 2012
Some of the science and SF links originally posted
on Google+, Twitter , and Facebook this week:Recommended free Kindle book (limited time only):
Free for the Kindle (or if you are running the Kindle App)/…
APRIL 25, 2012 5:07AM
Putting More Science into UK Fiction and Movies
A group of UK SF writers, including Alastair Reynolds, Ken MacLeod, Geoff Ryman,
Justina Robson,
Simon Ings and Paul McAuley, are calling
for a UK equivalent to the US Science &
Entertainment Exchange, which connects scientists with the
entertainment industry.
APRIL 23, 2012 7:15PM
Science and SF Tidbits: April 23, 2012
Some of the science and SF links originally posted on Google+, Twitter , and Facebook this week:
Science
and Science Fiction in the Arts
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and Science Fiction in the Arts- Mythical
Creatures Infographic (Flickr)
I love this infographic that shows the components of Mythical Creatures. I never considered that a Mer
… Read full post »
APRIL 18, 2012 11:49PM
Eron Sheean's Errors of the Human Body: A New Genetic Thriller
In 2007 Australian filmwriter and director Eron Sheean became an
artist-in-residence at the Max Planck Institute for
Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dresden,
Germany.
In his more than two years at the Institute, Sheean got a
first hand look at real-life science. &nb… Read full post »
APRIL 16, 2012 2:47AM
Science and SF Tidbits: April 15, 2012
APRIL 12, 2012 4:26AM
Hand transplants, face transplants ... and brain transplants?
If you can believe what you read in science fiction, in the
future we'll be able to swap out any damaged or malfunctioning body
parts for new and better functioning replacements. But not only are
there serious ethical issues to be considered before that can
become a reality - where… Read full post »
APRIL 10, 2012 12:57AM
Science and SF Tidbits: April 9, 2012
Some of the science and SF links originally posted on Google+ , Twitter , and Facebook this week:
Free for the Kindle (limited time):
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Amazon.com: Daughter of Elysium - An Elysium Cycle Novel eBook:
Joan Slonczewski: Kindle Store
It's excellent science fiction wit
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APRIL 8, 2012 12:56PM
Alien: The Easter Edition
The crew of the USS Chocstromo discovers a suspicious (and
delicious) giant egg. If you've seen Ridley Scott's 1979 classic
Alien, you have an idea of how it all turns out. The movie
features John
Seaward (of the Inbetweeners). Also be sure to check out…
APRIL 2, 2012 10:44PM
Whale Songs and Dolphin Chatter: Free Science Fiction
The great
mammals of the oceans, dolphins and whales are like intelligent
aliens right here on Earth. They are intelligent
and share their own language. Whales and dolphins may even be able
to learn to
speak to each other. It's been suggested that learning to
better communicate with dolphins/…
APRIL 2, 2012 12:40AM
Science and Science Fiction Highlights: April 1, 2012
Some of the science and SF links originally posted on Google+ , Twitter , and Facebook this week:
Science and the Arts
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Ratha's Creature Graphic Novel Survey
Everyone who submits the survey by April 30, 2012 will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to the bookstore of
MARCH 30, 2012 4:25AM
John Carter versus the Clone Army
The Mars of Edgar Rice Burroughs is filled with technological marvels. Earthman John Carter discovers the Martians have anti-gravity "fliers", disintegrator ray weapons, and even a great factory that maintains the atmosphere of the planet.
The Martians also have adva/…
MARCH 27, 2012 3:04AM
What do "humans" look like?
Last
year, Racebending
took a look at Hollywood's tendency to use white actors to
depict "human appearing" aliens. While that's not true in every
movie - for example Mos Def played Ford
Prefect in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - non-white
aliens are the exception, rather than the rule./…
MARCH 25, 2012 8:00PM
Science and SF highlights for March 25, 2012
MARCH 24, 2012 6:39PM
Jellyfish and immortality: would you want to live forever?
Plenty of science fiction stories involves humans who have become immortal or whose lifespans are so long th/…
MARCH 22, 2012 2:39AM
Controlling Our Creations Through Nutritional Requirements: Lessons from Science Fiction
MARCH 18, 2012 7:26PM
Science and Science Fiction Link Roundup March 18, 2012
MARCH 17, 2012 9:14PM
Vonda McIntyre on the inspiration for Dreamsnake
I was doing a bit of YouTube surfing and stumbled onto this
video clip of Vonda McIntyre
winning the 1979 Hugo Award for her novel Dreamsnake.
In her acceptance speech McIntyre acknowledges Avram Davidson, which made me
curious what role he played in the story's genesis.Dreamsnak… Read full post »
MARCH 12, 2012 9:55PM
Cloning? Genetic engineering? What should be the theme of the Sci-Fi London 48 hour filmmaking challenge?
The Sci-Fi London
48-Hour Film Challenge gives competing teams only 48 hours
to film a 5 minute movie. This year's competition has a twist:
you can
suggest a scientific theme for the filmmakers and possibly win two
tickets to the Sci-Fi London film festival.
Last year's winner was&n… Read full post »
Last year's winner was&n… Read full post »
MARCH 11, 2012 9:49PM
Link roundup March 11, 2012
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- Living Plastic Eats Spilt Food: Scientific American Podcast
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Center for PostNatural History: Sterile Male Screwworms
the original screwfly solution... - Spider silk violin strings made
- An Absurdly Cool Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Jurassic Park Dinosaur Puppets
- Scientists and tourists bring … Read full post »
MARCH 4, 2012 1:00PM
Link Roundup March 4, 2012
MARCH 4, 2012 3:05AM
March Free Fiction Highlights: Humans and their Clones
This
month the free science fiction with biology directory
highlights stories featuring humans and their clones who don't
always live up to expectations...
Irma Arkus
Kerry Lauerman
Joan Walsh
Salon.com