Asteroids and lotteries
Article Abstract:
Issues concerning the need to invest in research aimed at predicting potential threat to Earth from meteors and asteroids are discussed. A comparison is made with the the large sums spent by individuals on lottery tickets, despite the limited chances of winning.
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 2000
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Really foreign languages
Article Abstract:
A study of the diversity of languages on Earth should remind readers and writers of science fiction that alien speech may sound nothing like human languages. The influence of language on thought patterns is discussed.
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1993
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About science fiction
Article Abstract:
An explanation of why the editorials in 'Analog,' a science fiction magazine are seldom about science fiction is presented.
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 2001
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