Category Archives: Science

Is Science Fiction a Failing Genre?

Is Science Fiction a Failing Genre? Here is a test: walk into a real world bookstore, preferably a major chain like Waterstones, and stand by the door.  Look around carefully (hopefully avoiding being approached by the store detectives) and try … Continue reading

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On a Rocket to the Stars!

Something that I personally find difficult when writing science fiction stories is where to set the technological level. Most of the time, I tend to bypass the technology in SF in large measure.  I guess that my personal slant on … Continue reading

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Blood Clots – how to protect your health and maybe save your life

Blood clots kill more people each year than cancer and HIV/AIDS combined.  I therefore find it amazing that in the UK there is almost zero publicity relating to the issue, especially given that we have a freely available health service … Continue reading

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