Fifty years ago today, a Saturn V rocket carrying the Apollo 11 mission launched from Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida. Four days later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the moon for humanity’s first time. This was the peak of the “Space Race” and a remarkable achievement for the human race. […]
Science in Sci-fi (#ScienceInSF) Articles
Science fiction often has roots in hard sciences: physics, astronomy, genetic engineering, and microbiology, among others. Most sci-fi authors (both aspiring and established) are not scientists, but they handle the science and technology quite well. That said, cutting-edge science and technology are often misunderstood.
The goal of this blog series is to tackle these concepts head-on, with help from experts in the field. For more information, see the Science in Sci-fi page.
GPS Systems: What Authors Should Know
This article on GPS systems is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Judy L […]
Machine Learning for Writers
This article on machine learning for writers is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Emily […]
My GOH Experience at Norwescon 42
I’ve just returned from Norwescon 42 in Seattle, Washington, where I had the pleasure of serving as the Science Guest of Honor. It was my first experience as a GOH so I thought I’d share a little bit about the experience. Norwescon is the most organized convention I’ve attended. They invited me in March 2018, […]
My Norwescon 2019 Schedule
I’m pleased to be traveling to Seattle this week, where I’ll be the science guest of honor at Norwescon. This is the Pacific northwest’s premier science fiction and fantasy convention, and also one of the largest regional cons in the US. Norwescon also hosts the Philip K. Dick Awards, which are given to “distinguished science […]
