The Search for Swag: The io9 guide to getting free stuff at Comic-Con
What could possibly be better than getting stuff at Comic Con? Getting free stuff at Comic Con, of course. We braved the floor to bring you the ultimate guide to filling your swag bag for absolutely nothing. io9ers Alasdair and Lauren spent two hours on the convention floor begging, bargaining, and playing games to snag…
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Lauren Davis and Alasdair Wilkins
Why Scientists Should Read Science Fiction
Scientists may already understand all of the scientific topics that science fiction addresses, so why should they bother reading it? Scientist Hannah Waters explains why. I write this post going into science fiction as a fan, but also unaware of how most scientists think about it. I can imagine two central viewpoints: (1) scientists who…
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