Species Named out of Spite

Picture of a pig. Species named out of spite.

Welcome to the new Saturday posting schedule! In honour of that, today we’re talking about… spite! Spite is an amazing thing. It’s actually the reason that Diane Duane started writing for Star Trek, which is simply fantastic. It’s also one of many ways to pick a name for a species. You’re not supposed to pick […]

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Limits of Suspension of Disbelief

A hook. Limits of Suspension of Disbelief.

Like many scientists, I love science fiction. While it hasn’t directly inspired a specific project or been honoured in my research’s nomenclature, it’s still part of why I went into the field in the first place. But occasionally, being a scientist and science fiction fan presents some unique challenges. Personally, I find it pretty easy […]

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