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Lauren Pedersen

@lepeders Active 8 years, 4 months ago
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      Lauren Pedersen changed their profile picture 8 years, 5 months ago

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Human-Animal Studies 8 years, 5 months ago

      Human-Animal Studies (HAS) is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field that examines the complex and multidimensional relationships between humans and other animals.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, The Neuroscience of Telepathy 8 years, 5 months ago

      This article examines the technological advancements neuroscience has made towards making telepathic communication a reality.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, 10 great iPhone and Android apps for job seekers 8 years, 5 months ago

      Like Arun in the story, our smart devices can also help us find jobs.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, An Interview with Shelley Trammell: On Dyslexia 8 years, 5 months ago

      An Education News interview with Shelley Trammell, author of Living “Lexi”: A Walk in the Life of a Dyslexic (2008), about the experience of raising and advocating for her dyslexic daughter. Living “Lexi” was an […]

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Building a Lunar Base with 3D Printing 8 years, 5 months ago

      The European Space Agency is testing the use of 3D printing for more efficient lunar base construction.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Drones on a Different Mission 8 years, 5 months ago

      Flying “conservation drones” are now being used to monitor Belize’s coral reef system, and conduct conversation work and research in a number of different countries.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, 14 Ways 3D Printing Has Changed the Art World 8 years, 5 months ago

      [3D printing and art]

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Human Flying Suit 8 years, 5 months ago

      Wingsuits allow the human body to turn into a curved wing, producting life and providing the experience of flight.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, WRANGLER: Capture and De-Spin of Asteroids and Space Debris 8 years, 5 months ago

      Sponsored by NASA, this project proposes to use nanosatelites to manipulate asteriods and other space debris.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Criminal Minds Are Different From Yours, Brain Scans Reveal 8 years, 5 months ago

      This article examines whether there is a neurological differences of the brains of psychopaths and explores ethical questions regarding personal responsibility and treatment.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Sex work, the law, and Company Town 8 years, 5 months ago

      Madeline Ashby discusses her upcoming novel Company Town, which takes place on an oil rig in the Atlantic and delves into the legality and/or illegality of sex work in Canada.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Featured Contributor: Geoffrey A. Landis 8 years, 8 months ago

      ThumbnailGeoffrey A. Landis is a scientist and a science fiction writer. As a scientist, he is a researcher at the NASA John Glenn Research Center. He works on projects related to advanced power and propulsion systems for […]

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Featured Contributor: Vandana Singh 8 years, 9 months ago

      ThumbnailVandana Singh is a science fiction writer and assistant professor of physics at Framingham State University in Massachusetts; her area of expertise is theoretical particle physics. Her short stories, which most […]

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Featured Conversation: Ionic Levitation 8 years, 10 months ago

      [caption id="attachment_2320" align="alignright" width="150"] We were promised flying cars. Ionic levitation might be the path…[/caption]

      Take your dreams of levitating cars to the next level! Could an upgraded version of the ionocraft be the perfect addition to Neal Stephenson’s Tall Tower?

      Join the conversation about what it might take to get these floating vehicles into the upper atmosphere.
       
       
       

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Featured Contributor: David Brin 8 years, 10 months ago

      David Brin is a scientist, best-selling author and tech-futurist. His novels include Earth (1990), The Postman (1985, filmed in 1997) and Hugo Award winners Startide Rising (1983) and The Uplift War (1987). A leading commentator and speaker on modern trends, his nonfiction book The Transparent Society (1998) won the Freedom of Speech Award of the American Library Association.

      David also works as a consultant and serves on advisory boards for some of the world’s most prominent corporations. He can be spotted on various television series on the History Channel, The Science Network and others. Learn more at https://davidbrin.com

       

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Featured Conversation: Cryogenic Kids 8 years, 11 months ago

      ThumbnailIf cryogenic sleep were possible, would a child who was frozen for an extended period continue to grow?

       

      Join the conversation about these tiny time travelers and whether they’ll have a serious growth spurt […]

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Featured Contributor: Charlie Jane Anders 8 years, 11 months ago

      ThumbnailCharlie Jane Anders writes about science fiction for io9.com and is the author of the novel Choir Boy (2005). She has contributed to Mother Jones, the Wall Street Journal, the San Francisco […]

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Featured Conversation: Restoring the Ocean’s Ecosystems 9 years ago

      ThumbnailHow can we restore the oceans to their former glory? Join the conversation about “replanting” the flora and fauna of the North Sea, establishing the elaborate food web and using social media to save the sea.

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      Lauren Pedersen wrote a new post, Featured Contributor: James Cambias 9 years ago

      ThumbnailJames Cambias is a New Orleans-based science fiction and fantasy writer and tabletop game designer whose stories have been nominated for the Nebula Award and the James Tiptree, Jr. Award. In 2001, he was a nominee […]

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    • Hieroglyph: Stories & Visions for a Better Future -

      An Anthology of stories set in the future, from some of today’s leading writers, thinkers, and visionaries that reignites the iconic and optimistic visions of the golden age of science fiction.

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    Featured Story

    • The Day It All Ended by Charlie Jane Anders - What if the same energy-wasting gadgets that are polluting our environment were secretly the key to saving the planet? Venture into the majestic headquarters of DiZi Corp., maker of over-engineered, seemingly useless products like the Car-Dingo, which “awesomeizes your ride.” Junior executive VP Bruce Grinnord’s crisis of conscience about the disastrous environmental impact of DiZi’s […]