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Building ‘better’ astronauts through genetic engineering could be key to colonizing other planets
Building ‘better’ astronauts through genetic engineering could be key to colonizing other planets
Space exploration has long been a source of fascination. Since the stars first captured our attention, we have obsessed over that vast curtain of darkness that lies beyond our atmosphere. But to what end? What ultimate goal does mankind strive towards, if not the ability to visit and colonize other worlds?
Before we can take our first steps out into the universe, we have to answer a critical question: Do we have the ability to adapt to other environments — very different from what we have on Earth — to not only survive, but to thrive? Instead of focusing on how we might terraform other planets to suit us, perhaps we should consider how we might use genetic engineering to alter own bodies to suit those other planets. Read more...
Deepening the nature v. nurture debate: How hormones impact development in the womb is often most key
Deepening the nature v. nurture debate: How hormones impact development in the womb is often most key
One of the longest-running debates in the realm of child development is the question of whether we are the result of our environment or our genetics. Reality, however, is more complex and more intriguing.
The oversimplification of this matter, which has been a major topic of debate and scientific inquiry among psychologists, physicians, and scientists of all stripes since the term nature vs. nurture was coined by Francis Galton in 1869, does not give due consideration to that time when the two are inextricably intertwined: that crucial forty weeks, give or take, during which a human grows from fertilized egg to embryo to fetus. And there is now research suggesting a third manner of passing on genetics to offspring: the control of genetic expression and hormonal imprinting set in motion by exposure to hormones during gestation. More...
Anthologies/short story collections
Anthologies/short story collections
Star-Fox: Adventures of Zorro Across Time and Dimension
Star-Fox: Adventures of Zorro Across Time and Dimension
Justice comes in many forms. Adventure knows no bounds. From across the spectrum of fiction, from bizarro to horror to the traditional, the authors assembled here have taken up the mantle of Zorro and made it their own. En garde!
Vampire Survival Guide
Vampire Survival Guide
So you survived the turning. Congratulations!
But with sunlight, stakes, and stranger terrors lurking around every corner, how will you make it through your first year, let alone century, of a vampiric existence?
VAMPIRE SURVIVAL GUIDE provides seventeen cautionary tales from your fanged fellows, hoping you won't have to make the same mistakes to learn some valuable lessons.
Featuring Stories by
Jentina Grey, N. V. Haskell, Jason P. Crawford, Melissa Koons, Shannon Lynn Fox, Angelique Fawns, Ray Zacek, Martin L. Shoemakr, Julia V. Ashley, Fulvio Gatti, Wayland Smith, Jennifer L. Collins, C. L. Fors, L. A. Selby, A. J. Benson, and Mia Dalia
Edited by Mike Jack Stoumbos
Weird Wilderness: A Cryptid Bestiary
Weird Wilderness: A Cryptid Bestiary
You may not have ever seen them, but you know them: Bigfoot, Mothman, chupacabras, the Jersey Devil, and Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Cryptids exist everywhere around the world on land, in the air, and under the water. Some creatures are recent discoveries; others date back centuries. But where did they come from? What is their hidden history?
Collected in this anthology are twenty short stories featuring a wide variety of cryptids as well as the cryptozoologists who discover them, hunt them, study them, or shelter them. Alongside the classic creatures of legend and lore are pixies, aliens, lizard-men, and dopplegängers-plus a few original and newly discovered cryptids that will capture your curiosity. With genres ranging from fantasy and science fiction to historical fiction and romance, there is something for everyone to enjoy. As an added twist, each story utilizes at least one form of epistolary writing to help tell the story, including text messages, podcast interviews, newspaper articles, and journal entries.
So, tune in to Bigfoot's podcast, write a love letter to Nessie, and then pick up a pair of tickets to the grand opening of the Cryptid Zoo. The world around us is full of the weird and the wonderful, and the creatures that were once long hidden are ready to come out of the woods.
Weird Wilderness: A Cryptid Bestiary is the tenth anthology edited by Lisa Mangum and Jessica Guernsey and published by WordFire Press. Profits support the various endowment and scholarship funds for Superstars Writing Seminars.
Writers of the Future: Volume 41
Writers of the Future: Volume 41
Step into the extraordinary with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41—an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond.
Discover Distant Worlds
Explore alien landscapes, futuristic technologies, and hidden realms. From time-traveling adventures to battles for survival in dystopian societies, these stories transport you far beyond the limits of imagination.
Meet Extraordinary Heroes
Follow protagonists who face impossible odds—from a young constable on a harsh alien frontier to a reclusive writer sharing a ride with a sentient car. These characters redefine courage, resilience, and what it means to be human.
Experience Visual Wonder
Every story is brought to life with breathtaking original illustrations. These commissioned works add depth, color, and vibrancy to the collection, making it a visual and literary masterpiece.
Learn from the Legends
Gain inspiration from essays by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert J. Sawyer, and Tom Wood, offering rare insights into storytelling and creative mastery.
Discover Tomorrow's Stars
This volume continues the legacy of Writers of the Future, the competition that has launched myriad bestselling authors. These rising talents are reshaping speculative fiction as we know it.
Whether you love heart-pounding action, thought-provoking “what ifs,” or stories that blur the line between science and magic, Volume 41 is your gateway to new dimensions. With tales and illustrations that linger long after the final page, this anthology invites you to take the leap into worlds uncharted.
Push Beyond the Ordinary. Explore the Extraordinary.
Grab your copy of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 and discover the next generation of visionary storytellers and artists.
Release Date April 22nd 2025
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