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Science Fiction
Science fiction is a literary genre typically based in the future and involving extreme, although not impossible, advances in science and technology.
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What are the most overused topics and or plots in sci fi fantasy novels?
Alien menace invasions ( War of worlds, etc)-pro-violence, The idea of advanced, civilized but miniature and microscopic aliens-For some reason very popular in the fifties despite near-impossibility of intelligent llife existing in the size of say, HO railroad cars, etc.There were a number of short stories-on this theme adapted to radio drama-far easier than to tv. the size differential that the aliens and their crat were miniature, was sort of a (easy landing) answer to the problem, I am not aware of any UFOs that are miniature sized- unless these are unmanned spy or scout stellite probes as we have for weather and other purposes- communications satellites, spy sats, etc. drones/ There are some intriguing social content themes that are neglected in sci-fi they are controversial- benign captivity versus freedom , for example which was central, or rather off-center in (Captain Nemo and the Underwater city which should have been updated to say Commodore Wushneva dn the secret sub base! Base was in the Pacific and if updated , maybe the Russians had something like this and killed any accidental discoverers! It"s aBig world-universe. that"s my take.
The short story you are referring to is likely "The Whimper of Whipped Dogs" by Harlan Ellison. In this story, a dystopian society has eliminated all dangers and risks to the point where people are unable to experience pain or suffering, leading to a state of emotional and psychological numbness.
What are some secrets about Darth maul?
One lesser-known fact about Darth Maul is that he was actually resurrected in the animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" after seemingly being killed in "The Phantom Menace." Another secret is that his iconic double-bladed lightsaber was created using an illegal method, combining two kyber crystals to form a weapon that was considered unnatural by traditional lightsaber standards.
Can scientists combine the DNA from an animal with a human?
Although the theme has been explored in science fiction (e.g. "The Fly", "Splice"), it is not something that is straightforward or simple. The genetic process has safeguards that will usually prevent such hybrids. Even when the cells survive and divide, the resulting cells may not specialize and mature.
Because of ethical and legal restrictions, human experimentation is limited. DNA or gene therapy has provided some valuable medical procedures.
The use of DNA transfer among non-human animals has been widely studied, and bacterial forms are widely used in research and industry.
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The book you are referring to is "The White Mountains" by John Christopher, which is part of the "Tripods" series. In the story, plastic-eating bacteria called the "Black Fever" cause a crisis, and the characters must escape to Africa to avoid the destruction caused by the bacteria.
Wyndham is a hotel chain that offers a range of accommodations from budget-friendly to luxury options. They have hotels and resorts worldwide in popular destinations for leisure and business travelers. The Wyndham Rewards program allows guests to earn points for stays that can be redeemed for free nights and other benefits.
What is twilights point of view?
in Twilight and New Moon it is Bella in Eclipse the Epilogue it is from Jacob's, and in Breaking Dawn, it is Bella's then Jacob's then Bella's again
Who is Annie from The Hunger Games?
In "The Hunger Games" series, Annie Cresta is a victor from District 4 who won the 70th Hunger Games. She is known for her mental instability due to witnessing her Hunger Games partner's death. Annie later falls in love with Finnick Odair and plays a significant role in both the books and movies.
In Star Wars, the acklay was a large, non-sentient creature that was native to the oceans of Vendaxa; one acklay was seen on Geonosis in Star Wars episode two, where it fought in the Petranaki Arena against Obi-Wan Kenobi.
How did HG wells become interested in writing science fiction?
H.G. Wells became interested in writing science fiction due to his fascination with science and the rapid advancements happening during his time. He was influenced by the works of Jules Verne and the scientific discoveries of his era, leading him to explore the possibilities of speculative fiction in his own writing. Wells believed that science fiction could serve as a way to explore societal issues and provoke thought about the future of humanity.
Why does Dr. Jekyll turn into Mr. Hyde in regent's park?
In "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, Dr. Jekyll transforms into Mr. Hyde after drinking a potion he created to separate his good and evil selves. Regent's Park is just one of the settings where the transformation takes place, symbolizing the struggle between the two sides of Jekyll's personality.
Was practical demon keeping ever made into a movie?
No. It has not been made into a movie as of yet. From what I have read online and in interveiws w/ Christopher Moore, Disney has bought the movie rights, and it will most likely be a CGI. Hope that helps!
A story of time machine for kids?
There are several. Time tunnel would be okay for juvenile viewing, as it essentially jumped to historical topics, e.g. Titanic sinking. There was a television ( as I recall) program that used time travel as a plot device, and the vehicle was a trick pocket watch. The lead character"s Uncle was someting of a mentor or guide as the episodes unffolded. actual time travel, not rehashed tales, occured. I understand one of the episodes dealt with- yes, The Girl from St.Petersburg, what young man hasn"t fantasied about her? I am speaking of HIH Anastasia Romanov.
Where is fiction book about near death experiences.?
Is there a sequel to The White Fox Chronicles by Gary Paulsen?
It was because he was trying to imagine the future and what would be at risk in the fure... 2057 is the thing here
When is the sequel to In The Courts of the Sun coming out?
Just heard it was scheduled to come out March 2012. Yes!
Why not? We're here.
Who is to say that in the entire vast universe, only 1 to 2 (Earth and Mars) planets were formed capable of sustaining life?
The odds are for the existence of aliens.
The Grandfather Paradox
This paradox is often used to prove that time travel can't exist. Another "proof" is that we've never been visited by people from the future, which goes to show that time travel will "never" be possible. By changing the past, you change the future in which you are able to travel into the past.
In science fiction treatments of this subject, there are some typical resolutions :
- The killer would still be alive, but unable to leave the past because the time stream was altered.
- When the person changes the past, he (she) returns to an altered future where he never existed, or where time travel never existed.
- The time traveler returns to an alternate future, where he is a different person, having had one different biological parent/grandparent.
- For some reason, the murder never happens. They miss, or run out of bullets, or kill the wrong person (protection of the timeline). In at least one instance, changing the past crashes the time travel method and throws the person back to the future.
Time Loop - when she "did" kill her grandmother, she wouldn't have been born, so then she wouldn't have killed her, so she WOULD have been born, so did kill her, and was erased out of existence, but then was born (and so forth).
Analogy to Self-Murder - That's just like killing yourself, so it would have to be an alternate universe, or one where she was born as another person in another family.
Are Margie and Tommy siblings or friends in the story 'The Fun They Had'?
I'm pretty sure they are friends. From the way they say "my mother" or "my father" rather than "mom says" or "dad" ... and they way they don't seem to have a shared past. It sounds like a friendship rather than a sibling relationship.
quote from wikipedia: Guyton's Textbook of Medical Physiology states that "the total amount of water in a man of average weight (70 kilograms) is approximately 40 liters, averaging 57 percent of his total body weight
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Assuming that humans and dogs have about the same water by weight percentage, a 50 lb dog would have 28.5 lbs of water in his body. Also I think it safe to assume that the water to blood correlation is pretty close to 1:1 as well.
Converting 70kg to pounds gives: 70kg*2.2lbs/kg=154lbs
Converting 40 liters to pints gives: 40L*1.76pints/L=70.4pints UK
So if there are 70.4pints UK per 154lbs how many pints UK per 50lbs?
70.4/154=x/50
solve for x gives 22.86 pints UK of blood in a 50lbs dog.
Fatal blood is between 30-40% fainting would be anything less than this and dependent on a whole lot of another factors.
I am Wolfgang Schwartzschild.
Hopefully this will give you some insight so I don't just get a "take your dog to the vet" comment.
I am writing a book in which one of the characters can shapeshift into a 50 lb dog. She has had her foreleg gored by a boar and the radial artery and cephalic vein have been severed. She has lost consciousness due to blood loss. Another character has found her and had given her a tourniquet. I know that the limb will eventually be lost because of this, but right now I am concerned about the amount of blood a dog has and how much it can lose before losing consciousness or dying.
Please don't just give me a "why arr you asking this about your dog?" comment. She is not my dog. She is a character in a sci-fi novel that is being worked on.
If your answer is sufficient it is very likely that I will try to incorporate your name into the book as a way of thanks.
Thank you for your time.
What is the Council of Vocations in 'Anthem'?
It is something that amounts to a compulsory employment agency- applicants are assigned to various jobs- with an element of compulsion. Something like this did exist in England during reconstruction period after World War II a labor draft might assign a man, nolens-volens to say a two year ( 24 month) contract in an open-pit mine, or some other under-manned industry. Naturally this was a temporary measure no longer extant!
What is the lesson in the science fiction book zoo?
In the science fiction book "Zoo" by James Patterson, the lesson centers around the negative consequences of animal captivity and the potential dangers of animals turning against humans due to mistreatment. It explores themes of environmental conservation, ethical treatment of animals, and the consequences of disrupting natural ecosystems.
Has a hover car been invented yet?
The hovercraft was invented by Christopher Cockerell in 1956. He patented it, no-one paid him to suppress it, and large numbers have been built. It is not the hovercar of SF and never will be; it is a "ground-effect" vehicle and can't hover more than about 10 feet above the ground.
Or above the sea ! Many have been used as car ferries, and the Marines love them as assault craft. A vehicle that travels across the water at 100mph and goes right up onto the beach without slackening speed has some advantages.
Who wrote the book fear nothing?
"Seize the Night" is a book written by Dean Koontz under the pen name Dean R. Koontz.
No, Commander Fox was following orders from Chancellor Palpatine to eliminate Fives. It was ultimately Palpatine who orchestrated Order 66 and kept the information hidden to ensure its success. Fox's actions were a result of his loyalty to the Chancellor and the Republic.
