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The Search for Intelligence is Also the Search for Knowledge

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We’re finding planets left and right. But so far, nobody interesting to talk to. Still, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (“SETI”) continues. I see SETI’s fundamental outlook as something like this: “With all that space out there, there must be … Continue reading

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Apex Publications Seeks Submissions for Two Intriguing Anthologies

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  Attention published and aspiring writers: Apex Publications has two anthologies planned for 2016 that are currently need submissions: Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling edited by Jaym Gates and Monica Valentinelli (submission period closing December 31, 2015; Submission Guidelines … Continue reading

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On Certainty, Assumptions, and Carbon Dating

Carbon dating is used to deduce the age of organic material–i.e., formerly living thing. The technique hinges on Carbon 14, a radioactive isotope of Carbon that decays at a steady rate. Organisms capture a certain amount of Carbon 14 from … Continue reading

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Peering into the Paleo Mist

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What do we know about humanity’s Paleolithic past? As a culture, we are aware of the diet inspired by Paleolithic eating habits. We are familiar with some of the art that has survived on durable surfaces for millennia. Anthropologists and … Continue reading

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Cyber Monday Sale at Liquid Silver Books

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All novels at Liquid Silver Books are 50% off now through the end of Cyber Monday (i.e., until 12:01 p.m. EST, December 1, 2015), including Hearts in Ruin. The catalog includes romance of every kind, available in all eBook formats. … Continue reading

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Audio-book, ebook, or printed copy; which one is better?

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100 Years of General Relativity

Originally posted on physics4me:
https://youtu.be/Y2neq9oQGo4 The general theory of relativity, which Albert Einstein formulated 100 years ago, is one of the great pillars of modern physics. It is based on profound and elegant principles that connect the physics of…

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Short Science Fiction Film “New” is Available to View

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In March 2014, we discussed the opportunity to help fund the finishing touches of a short science fiction film, NEW, by Writer/Director John Harden. (See the original post HERE.) NEW debuted online this past Monday and the response has been strong. … Continue reading

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Swift Spots its 1000th Gamma Ray Burst

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Several days ago, the robotic spacecraft named Swift detected the 1,000th GRB as a sudden pulse of gamma rays arising from a location toward the constellation Eridanus. The burst is named GRB 151027B. It was the second detected burst of … Continue reading

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November 7 SoCal MWA Event–So You Wanna Be A Writer: Real Life Takes From The Trench

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Saturday, November 7, 2:00 p.m. The Publishing Industry is in turmoil. Everything is rapidly changing. Find out what’s really happening from working authors: Connie Archer (AKA di Marco) Matt Coyle Dianne Emley Laurie Stevens Paul D. Marks (Moderator)     Do … Continue reading

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