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Monthly Archives: February 2020
Strange Science: Creating Synthetic Cells
Biophysicists have been attempting to create synthetic cells for at least 20 years, but in late 2018, their attempts were finally getting close to producing results. Advances in microfluidic technologies have paved the way for the creation of synthetic cells, … Continue reading
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Review of Power and Majesty
Power and Majesty by Tansy Rayner Roberts (2019) is the first book in the Creature Court series and serves as a wonderful introduction to this epic fantasy world. The city of Aufleur seems like a normal enough place, if a … Continue reading
That Man Behind the Curtain – January 2020
We’re coming down to the final stretch. With our final quarterly out the door and no Kickstarter in the wings, January has been a very quiet month. The next few months will be even quieter. Here’s a look at the … Continue reading
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Strange Science: The Voice of a Mummy
Scientists have recently determined what a mummy might have sounded like by 3-D printing a mummy’s vocal cords. Though a single elongated vowel is not much of a conversation, the technology has been used previously to simulate the sound of … Continue reading
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More Demons and Creepy Critters
If this week’s story about demons has you wishing for more demons and other creepy critters, we’ve got you covered! “Excerpts from the Audio Notes” by Jonathan Ficke (scientists working with demons) (available in MSJ Spring 2019) “5 Ways to … Continue reading
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Loads of Short Fiction from MSJ Alums!
It’s only the beginning of 2020, but MSJ alums have already had a number of short fiction out this year! Jennifer R. Povey’s “The Men Who Go Under the Ground” is available at Curious Fictions. The new anthology Witches, Warriors, and … Continue reading
OpenSciEd for Science in Classrooms
For teachers looking to teach science in interesting ways, the resources have not always been available. With OpenSciEd, however, teachers have access to open source science education materials that focus on the fun parts of science rather than memorization. The … Continue reading
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Fiction: A Home for Wayward Demons
An essay by Star Posey, as provided by Megan Dorei Art by Leigh Legler These records are as much for my sanity as they are for posterity. It’s long past due for me to share my findings, and exterior circumstances … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, Demonology, Leigh Legler, Megan Dorei, Star Posey
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