Tag: science fiction
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Emily Midkiff, University of North Dakota – Kids and Sci-Fi Books
If kids like science fiction, why aren’t there enough sci-fi books for them to read? Emily Midkiff, assistant professor of teaching, leadership, and professional practice at the University of North Dakota, says there’s plenty of “space” on the shelf. Emily Midkiff is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota, where she teaches courses…
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Jorge Zuluaga, University of Antioquia – Debunking “Pandora”
With the announcement of a series of sequels, now is a great time to discuss the scientific viability of the Avatar world. Jorge Zuluaga, an astronomer at Colombia’s Universidad de Antioquia, wants to emphasize the “fiction” in science fiction. In his Academic Minute, Dr. Zuluaga discusses the physical viability of Pandora, a moon set in…