Howard Phillips Lovecraft is well known for the “weird fiction” he wrote in the early 20thcentury. He combined elements of gothic writing and newly emergent…
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Tag: science fiction
How are exoplanets portrayed in science fiction?
We only recently determined that planets do in fact exist around other stars. The discovery of such “exoplanets” is of interest not just to science…
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Why do you make space-themed art?
Art is important for humanity’s engagement with space. Art is a pathway for piquing interest in the cosmos and for inspiring action. To learn more…
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Why do you make space-themed ceramic art?
One fascinating way to engage with space is through art. The work of artists spurs thinking about our place in the cosmos, which ultimately affects…
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How big a deal is forward contamination of other planets?
Forward contamination, meaning infecting other parts of the Solar System with life from Earth – how big a deal is it? Science fiction has long…
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How do you create a graphic novel set in a dystopian future?
Visual art inspires engagement with the cosmos. Science fiction writing is equally motivating. Graphic novels, a combination of both art forms, draw on the strengths…
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How does Frank Herbert’s Dune address women’s agency?
A sci-fi classic is Frank Herbert’s Dune. It is one of the best-selling sci-fi book series of all time. It has had numerous adaptations, appearing…
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Featured Project: Ion the Young Shuttle
Did you read space-themed books as a kid? Interests pique at young ages, and a book might be the thing that turns someone into a…
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Religion and Space Colonization
Religion and science are typically thought of as being like oil and water: they don’t mix well. But some individuals consider the intersection of the…
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Helping Hand: From Short Story to Love, Death & Robots
How would you feel if a short story you wrote became an episode in a high-profile Netflix series? That’s what happened to Claudine Griggs…
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