Part review, part scientific dialogue, Biologist Philip Kramer, PhD and SETI Institute employee Margaret Reeb discuss the Netflix series Alien Worlds which Aired December 2nd, 2020. In this article, the authors combine their scientific expertise with their love of science fiction to address the triumphs and failures of the series in its depiction of alien life on other planets. Join them as they explore Alien Worlds and the imaginative field of astrobiology.
Biology
The Science of Aging and its Fictional Cures
All things age. For non-biological objects, it is a matter of entropy and oxidation. While life is not immune to these effects, it has the ability to replenish itself, repair damage, and theoretically exist indefinitely. So why don’t we live forever? This article will explore the science of biological aging and debunk some of its misconceptions in fiction.
Interviewed by my alma mater
So this was a first. A couple weeks ago I was interviewed by my alma mater, Auburn University Montgomery, for their article series titled "WhyWeLearn."
For those of you who are interested in how I came to love both writing and science, I posted the full interview here. Enjoy!
