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.

Research, Asteroids

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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.

Analysis, Life on other planets, Extraterrestrial life, Language and languages, Sociolinguistics, Language and culture

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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.

Publishing industry, Design and construction, Periodicals, Science fiction

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