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A major theme of science fiction and of speculative biology is to convey a message of optimism or pessimism according to the author's worldview. [5] [6] Whereas optimistic visions of technological progress are common enough in hard science fiction, pessimistic views of the future of humanity are far more usual in fiction based on biology. [4]
Joan Slonczewski. Joan Lyn Slonczewski (born August 14, 1956) [1] is an American microbiologist at Kenyon College and a science fiction writer who explores biology and space travel. Their books have twice earned the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel: A Door into Ocean (1987) and The Highest Frontier (2011).
Nature is a British weekly scientific journal founded and based in London, England. As a multidisciplinary publication, Nature features peer-reviewed research from a variety of academic disciplines, mainly in science and technology. It has core editorial offices across the United States, continental Europe, and Asia under the international ...
Biopunk. Biopunk (a portmanteau of "biotechnology" or "biology" and "punk") is a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on biotechnology. It is derived from cyberpunk, but focuses on the implications of biotechnology rather than mechanical cyberware and information technology. [ 1] Biopunk is concerned with synthetic biology.
Category. : Biology in fiction. Fiction about biological themes such as genetics, cloning, genetic engineering, disease, or other aspects of biology.
Penny Publications, LLC. American magazine which publishes science fiction and fantasy and perpetuates the name of Isaac Asimov. Printed. Clarkesworld Magazine. 2006. United States. Wyrm Publishing. American magazine which publishes science fiction. Online.
Symbiosis in fiction. Symbiosis (mutualism) appears in fiction, especially science fiction, as a plot device. It is distinguished from parasitism in fiction, a similar theme, by the mutual benefit to the organisms involved, whereas the parasite inflicts harm on its host. [1]
A. Abyss & Apex Magazine. Alter Ego (magazine) Amazing Stories. Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Apex Magazine. Asimov's Science Fiction.