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Killing Stone
An essay by Upton Stone, as provided by John A. McColley Art by Errow Collins Dr. Elias Stone was a brilliant man, no one will argue. He gave us gene therapy cures for Meiriss Syndrome, Ecks-Nuab Disorder, and Klecks. He perfected the … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Cloning, Errow Collins, Genetics, John A. McColley, Upton Stone
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Machine to Describe a Moth
An essay by Dr. Phillip R. Bates, as provided by J. Lee Strickland Art by Leigh Legler I found the street, although my anxiety about the city would often turn the simplest directions into a trial. It was lined with attached single … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Biomechanics, Entomology, J. Lee Strickland, Leigh Legler, Phillip R. Bates
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Strange Science: Squirrels and Leprosy in Medieval England
Scientists studying a leprosy outbreak in medieval England believe they may have found the culprit: squirrels. More specifically, they suggest that the squirrel pelt trade could have brought this disease to England from Scandinavia. In examining the skull of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Epidemiology, Strange Science
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Strange Science: Ice in Space?
Could ice in space be the key to life (itself)? Scientists in Japan think so! A team of scientists recently simulated ice that could exist in space, and then exposed it to simulated starlight. At first, the increased temperature made … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Strange Science, Thermodynamics
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Introduction to the Journal of Interplanetary Lycan Studies, Volume 1, Issue 1
An essay by Anneke Halim, as provided by S. Qiouyi Lu Art by America Jones The publication of the Journal of Interplanetary Lycan Studies is an opportune time to reflect on the history of our field and what we already … Continue reading
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Tagged America Jones, Anneke Halim, Biology, Cryptobiology, Lycanthropy, S. Qiouyi Lu, Space Travel
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Further Investigations on a New Species of Giant Carnivorous Ostracod
A letter to the editor by Professor Tiberius Earwig Ph.D., FGS, as provided by Dr Rebecca Siân Pyne Art by Leigh Legler Dear Sir/Madam, I admit that when I heard my research assistant screaming in mortal agony that overcast Tuesday … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Epistolary, Leigh Legler, Rebecca Siân Pyne, Tiberius Earwig
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The Fissure of Rolando
An essay by Euphemia Thorniwork, as provided by Judith Field Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye November, 1890 A splash of water in my face brought me round. I opened my eyes and sat up to find myself in the lecture theatre … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Euphemia Thorniwork, Judith Field, Physics, Scarlett O'Hairdye
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Waiting
An essay by Riley, as provided by Eddie Newton Art by America Jones Waiting. Always something difficult for me. I am more of an instant gratification kind of personality. But I learned a long time ago that there are some … Continue reading
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Tagged America Jones, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Eddie Newton, Physics, Riley
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Wrong Guy
An essay by Jake “The Hammer” Hurley, as provided by Michael Rettig Art by Leigh Legler I sat in the back of the old wooden fishing boat, gripping the outboard motor handle with white knuckles. I’m a member of the … Continue reading
Joanna, and How I know That You Murdered Her and Don’t Say That it Wasn’t You Because We Both Know That it Was
An essay by an unnamed narrator, as provided by Edward Palumbo Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye The person who donated her eyes to my Joanna will not miss them. She died a long while back from an overdose of acetaminophen, as … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Dark Humor, Edward Palumbo, Scarlett O'Hairdye, Unnamed Narrator
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