Defense against Ancient Virus Opened Door to HIV
Jun 22This is an interesting article on Digg. I have to wonder what effect genetic engineering will have on our species in the future. And what about modern medicine? Think about it. Many people survive today and produce children when they would have had no chance to even one hundred years ago. How will those changes to the gene pool affect humanity’s evolution. I’m not against genetic...
New Ultra-Mobile PC: Ideal for Writers?
Jun 09Finally, a (relatively) cheap laptop that weighs less than 2 pounds! Check this out and this. I’ve been looking for something like this to carry with me, particularly on the weekends. My laptop is just a little large and heavy, and once it’s in its case, it’s practically a piece of luggage. I’ve looked at some other products (like the Dana and similar items), but I wanted...
Top 20 scientific myths of all time.
Jan 21I believe I’ve heard each of these at one time or another, and I have to say I’ve believed a few of them. As for number 2 (the direction water drains), I’m not sure even still. I’ve known people who SWORE that it did spin the opposite direction south of the equator. That, of course, begs the question… how does the water spin if you’re exactly on the equator? ...
Why Europeans are getting taller and taller, and Americans aren’t
Jan 14This is an interesting article, particularly if you’re interested in creating alien races. People in the Netherlands are growing taller (six feet one is the average for men). The article points out that it’s probably because they lead healthier lives and have better nutrition. When I read about alien races, I like to understand why they’re different from humans. Evolution...
Inspiration for a new alien, or a planter
Jan 03Meet the “Star Nosed Mole.” Imagine taking a mole, ripping off its head and gluing a flower on in its place. Got it? If you’re interested in writing science fiction or fantasy, this is one oddball critter that might inspire you to create a headless race of your own. Or maybe a creature with four arms and no legs. Or how about four legs (for stability) and two arms. Just as in...
Giant ice shelf snaps free from Canada’s Arctic
Dec 29“A giant ice shelf the size of 11,000 football fields has snapped free from Canada’s Arctic, leaving a trail of icy boulders floating in its wake.” This is an interesting article for anyone interested in climate change (and if you’re not, you really should be). Of course, there are lots of story ideas you can glean from this as well. I’m interested in writing...