Monthly Archives: November 2019

Strange Science: Accidental Discoveries

Some of the most fascinating things in the scientific world are the accidental discoveries. Things we take for granted, like microwaves and Play-Doh are included among the many things that experimenters did not set out to create, but realized the … Continue reading

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More Thanksgiving Reads

Last year, we recommended some stories to read on Thanksgiving, and we’re back with some more recommendations this year too! “On a Winter’s Night” by Paul Crenshaw (more of a winter story, but perfect if you like your Thanksgiving a … Continue reading

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Fiction and Non-Fiction News from Our Alumni

We’ve got a whole bunch of exciting news about fiction from our alumni, plus a great piece of news (non-fiction) from one as well! We’ve previously talked about Kickstarters by the folks at TO Comix Press, and they’ve got another … Continue reading

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That Man Behind the Curtain – October 2019

In October we launched I Didn’t Break the Lamp and distributed it out to backers! But what do the numbers look like?

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Fiction: The Experiment Meets Certain Doom

An essay by Experiment 105, as related by Deborah L. Davitt Art by Luke Spooner I looked up from inside my cage as the skylight of the laboratory opened, and blinked. A swarm of insects poured through the opening, coalescing … Continue reading

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Strange Science: Scientifically Accurate Zombies?

Zombies are a staple in horror fiction and media, but there are a number of ways in which zombies could be real, based on science. This article from SyFy talks about several scenarios in which zombies might actually rise up, … Continue reading

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Fun Thanksgiving Experiments!

With American Thanksgiving coming up, you may find yourself in need of ways to entertain kids, whether they’re your own, those of a family member, or those of a friend. We’re posting links to a few different sets of Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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Our Stories Are Full of Voids: What Time Travel Points Out

Guest Post by Tucker Lieberman Time travel can be a challenge for novelists to handle, but it also delivers rewards. Three novels by Charles Yu, Kate Mascarenhas, and Lindsey Drager are great examples of how time travel can be used … Continue reading

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What Fields Have Fictional Mad Scientists Dominated Over the Years?

Have you ever wondered what fields mad scientists in fiction have dominated? Look no further than this super cool chart and article at io9, which breaks down the fields of science studied by mad scientists in fiction and media over … Continue reading

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Fiction: Disinhibited

An excerpt from the journals of Combat Search & Rescue Consultant Lana McGee, as provided by Myna Chang Art by Luke Spooner Don’t call me a mercenary. Those guys are pricks. Kidnappers and murderers, the lot of them. I’m not … Continue reading

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