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Space Junk

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Wow, for a “fantasy” website, I’ve been talking about science a lot lately!
In particular, space science. Well, here’s another one for you… According to this article on CNN, the International Space Station is filling with junk. There’s a problem that a lot of science-fiction writers forget to talk about. You’re out [...]

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Space Tourism Regulation

Monday, October 18, 2004

Well, I guess it’s serious!
At least, the US Government thinks it’s enough of a possibility that they need to regulate space tourism, according to this article on CNN. That’s probably a good thing, I think. I’m all for free, open space, but a little bit of regulation for public safety is probably a [...]

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A Business that Stinks!

Friday, July 16, 2004

No, it literally stinks!
According to this article on CNN, there’s a company that makes very, very unusual smells for museums and advertising firms. Most recently, they recreated the stink of a Tyrannosaurus Rex’s breath. But, they’ve done all kinds of things, pleasant and, er, well, less than pleasant for verious special needs. [...]

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New Ape Discovered

Tuesday, September 2, 2003

Hmm, the missing link?
The article on CNN doesn’t say it, but that’s got to be what people are thinking. It’s a larger than normal ape that seems to be aggressive and walk on two legs. Shades of Michael Crichton’s Congo?
It is interesting, though. Especially because they seem to be so aggressive. [...]

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