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Review: Worldburner – J. Warren

Worldburner - J. Warren

Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon | Publisher About The Book Awakening aboard a ship far from home, Akari Tatsuro finds himself missing his memories and surrounded by unfamiliar people. He must decide whether to trust them before they discover his secret: he is a telepath in an era … Read more

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Writer Fuel: Why Do Some Planets Have Hundreds of Moons?

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On Earth, you can look up at night and see the Moon shining bright from hundreds of thousands of miles away. But if you went to Venus, that wouldn’t be the case. Not every planet has a moon — so why do some planets have several moons, while others have none? I’m a physics instructor … Read more

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Review: Point of Hearts – Melissa Scott

Review: Point of Hearts - Melissa Scott

Genre: Historical Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Publisher | Universal Buy Link About The Book Secrets and danger stalk the streets of Astreiant… Point of Hearts, Astreiant’s pleasure district, is being disrupted by an influx of scheming nobles who have descended upon the city for an aristocratic wedding. Mysterious carts smuggling … Read more

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Writer Fuel: New Solar Paint Could Power Electric Vehicles – For Thousands of Miles

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A new type of solar paint could extend the range of electric vehicles (EVs) to thousands of miles. Revealing the technology on Nov. 24, automaker Mercedes-Benz representatives said its new photovoltaic paint could power an EV for up to 7,456 miles (12,000 kilometers) per year in optimal lighting conditions. The “nanoparticle” paint can be applied … Read more

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Review: Licking – J.V. Stadler

Licking - J.V. Stadler

Genre: Horror, Short Story Collection Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book J.V. Sadler’s first collection of short stories tip-toes the waking and unconscious world. Take a peek into the upside-down world of Licking. Transcending reality, these stories integrate a diabolical twist to the mundane. In the title story, a couple’s … Read more

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Writer Fuel: Sun-Powered Lasers Could Fuel Space Travel

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Laser beams powered by the sun are one small step closer to becoming a reality after researchers received funding to develop the pioneering technology. These lasers could eventually help power lunar bases and missions to Mars, and contribute to sustainable energy solutions on Earth, scientists say. In June, the international team of researchers announced it … Read more

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Writer Fuel: Do Black Holes really Evaporate?

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In 1974, Stephen Hawking put forward an intriguing idea: Using the principles of quantum physics, he predicted that even though nothing is supposed to escape a black hole’s event horizon, these cosmic beasts can actually emit particles. And by ejecting these particles, black holes will shrink over a very long time, eventually evaporate and possibly … Read more

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Writer Fuel: “Mirror Life Forms” Could be Deadly to Existing Life

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When you look in a mirror, the reflection is fundamentally you, but with a perfect reversal of all your features. This illustrates a phenomenon we also see in the tiny world of molecules. Some molecules exist as mirror images of themselves, known as “enantiomers”, that can’t be superimposed on one another. This concept is known … Read more

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Writer Fuel: Killer Squirrels in California Have Developed a Taste for Flesh

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Ground squirrels usually eat seeds and nuts, but in a park in California, these cute, furry creatures have turned into carnivorous killers, mercilessly hunting down voles to peel the flesh from their bones. The unusual new behavior, which researchers caught on camera in Briones Regional Park in Contra Costa County, could be driven by an … Read more

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Writer Fuel: What is Fatal Familial Insomnia?

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Disease name: Fatal familial insomnia (FFI) Affected populations: The disease affects an estimated 1 to 2 people per million every year, according to the National Organization of Rare Disorders. FFI is passed from parent to child, and between 50 and 70 families worldwide are believed to carry the genetic mutation that causes FFI. Males and … Read more