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For this event I have patiently waited! Dry Rivers is one of the legends you so creatively constructed for Spider Silk to bring the events of the past to the forefront of the first home hinted in your wonderful epic. Interwoven in this particular story are the references to the Minoan culture after ...

I will enthusiastically agree with Caliban’s assessment of the new Star Trek that hit the movie circuit this weekend. Although, I am a trusted supporter of the original series and cast, this was a fine prequel that alluded to many of the factors presented in past scripts. I found that the selected a...

I saw an interview the other day with Dr. Michio Kaku (Physics of the Impossible-great book, thanks Calvin and Athena!) that the initial particle beams were due for injection in the Large Hadron Collider this weekend. Has anyone been able to corroborate this action? The theory behind this applicatio...

The following article was taken from our local newpaper and I hope that anyone interested in the glories of the night skies will take advantage of this spectacle. Witness A Parade Of Fireworks And Planets By: Heather J. Chin , The Bulletin If watching displays of light burst forth across the night s...

Thank you both for your thoughts and encouragement. While checking my e-mails not ten minutes ago, I noticed a confirmation and immediate shipping notice for this very book. Sheesh, I must have placed the order subconsciously in the dead of night because I never remember pressing the yes icon! If it...

Below is a brief synopsis of a book I found on a topic that is very interesting and would like to read it. Has anyone reviewed or glanced through a copy? I am a member of the Scientific American Book Club and it is a featured selection. It says it is for all readers and since I had not studied physi...

Thanks to the great imagination and creative initiative of our intrepid Captain, we have this wonderful site and fabulous forum for discussion and debate on all things Science and Science Fiction. Many glorious returns of the day, my friend, and more exciting future essays, stories and surprises. :D...

GASP! Heather, this newest installment in your ever expanding portfolio of Spider Silk art is absolutely stunning. Of course, it is 12:20AM in the morning and I nearly slid from the chair at the beauty of your usual extraordinary detail. Give me a day or so and I will give it my fullest attention an...

I am really showing my age today. While glancing through my shelf of Star Trek memorabilia I saw my old TV Guide from September 8, 1966 and sighed. On this day, 41 years ago the first episode was featured and I remember sitting in front of the tube with a "Do Not Disturb" sign prominently ...

Calvin, I know your lecture was today about “Why to write or read Science Fiction” and I hope you had a receptive audience. If you have a moment, I would love to see a note commenting on your subject. I, like Rene, am a romantic at heart and hope for a better tomorrow either in life or through the g...

Dear Rene, My best congratulations and happiest welcome to the site! Now the challange is to compete in the working world instead of the halls of learning. The East Coast isn't so bad. However, you will have to contend with colder temps, a hurricane or two and those white flakes they call snow.(not ...

As usual, another clever and extremely insightful composition by Caliban! I too, have enjoyed Rowling’s Potterverse and am in agreement that the first 3 volumes sparked my interest. So much so, that I followed the link to the web site, got sorted into Gryffindor House, moseyed on over to Olivander’s...

By the gods, Kathryn! This is truly an outstanding depiction of the opening scene from “Husked Grain”. When you first posted the sketches of the Shiprender, I was almost completely baffled by the position, scientific explanation and designation. However, I never lost sight of the destructive purpose...

Well, I followed the links you suggested and for a non-biologist, this review was an eye-opener. I will not go into the scientific details because I will sound like an ignorant boob. However, the concept of Bioart using DNA technology, tissue engineering and other odd gizmos is an education for the ...

Dear Mary Jo! I, for one, am delighted to welcome you to the eclectic, talented and extremely creative group that inhabits this site. I am one of those who read, admire and enjoy the postings presented. Whenever possible, I will comment if not too scientifically involved. As with all of the other co...