Of Grasshoppers and Kindergartners
Do all kids go through a phase where they squish bugs for fun? I got my opportunity one summer growing up in Salt Lake City. It was a hot year […]
Author Archives: lalancaster
The Toughest, and Cutest, Mammal?
Last week, I posted about the tardigrade, a microscopic creature that is one of the toughest on earth, reviving after years of being frozen or dried. But what about mammals? […]
The Toughest, and Cutest, Life Form?
What can survive being frozen and revived at least 30 years later? What about surviving being nearly dried out and rehydrated? How about being fine after several days in space? […]
It’s All Relative
What is my grandfather’s brother called? I think he’s my great uncle but I’m not sure. I wanted to write this post while it’s still fresh in my mind so […]
Modern Immortals- Any Women?
I have covered celebrities who have been rumored to be immortal and/or time travelers in my Modern Immortals Series. Keanu Reeves, Jay-Z and Nicholas Cage are the strongest examples. They […]
Bugs Inspire Gene Therapy
Inspiration in the biotech industry can come from amazing places and amount to unimaginable discoveries. There is one on the horizon that is worth mentioning on a science fiction author […]
Do-It-Yourself Genes?
Two weeks ago, I posted about “a possible new alien invasion,” the possibility that a genetically modified plant or animal could spread a new gene through a population quickly, or […]
Computer Literacy and Age
In my day job, I help members of the public complete online applications. I’ve noticed that generally, older people are more likely to have trouble working with the computer. I tell them […]
A New Alien Invasion?
What do you think of when I say “science fiction.” Most people think of stories of human space exploration, or the reverse, space aliens invading earth. But what if the […]
Half Full or Half Empty and Longevity
For many years researchers pointed to lower rates of heart disease among optimists and believed optimism led to greater longevity. In the last few years, new research is starting to […]
The Phoenix Series 