This article 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 Kathleen S. Allen is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner […]
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.
On Dothraki and House Elves: Developing Fantasy Cultures
This article 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: Hannah Emery Hannah Emery is a sociologist by […]
Medical Misconceptions in Fiction
This article 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: Karyne Norton Karyne has worked as a labor […]
Writing Outside the Human Box
This article 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: Brie Paddock Brie Paddock (@bookstoregirl) is an intrepid biology professor […]
Wildlife Biology in Fiction
This article 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: Rebecca Mowry Today’s expert is wildlife biologist Rebecca […]
