ASTRONAUTSTRANSLATING & interpretingThis article deals with gender-inclusive translation of information books for children. Translation solutions drawn from three non-fiction books translated from French to Swedish by different translators are discussed in terms of gender neutrality and inclusi...
Astronauts will build lunar outposts, pave the way for journeys to Mars; its south pole will provide water, ice and abundant sunlight for power. The steward sways along the aisle rattling refreshments on a trolley; passengers drink, read, doze; trust steel lines, solid earth, unseen driver...
Thanks to a continuing onslaught of science fiction films from Star Wars to Star Trek,the drive to explore outer space is constantly kept at the forefront of the public's attention.People dream of becoming astronauts. Authors write fantasy series about finding life on other planets. Experts devel...
There have been many stories about astronauts trying to destroy an asteroid that is headed straight for Earth or about scientists planning to colonize another planet because Earth's resources are disappearing. Books and movies about these subjects are often seen as escapist entertainment, and nothing...
Although still in the realm of science fiction, Clarke’s concept of astronauts in suspended animation for long journeys remains an area of scientific interest. Researchers are actively exploring ways to extend human hibernation or stasis for long-duration space travel. As you can see, all one ...
There are many nonfiction books about current affairs that, if I could send to my 1964 self, would read more like science fiction than science fiction. James Wallace Harris, 5/9/25Posted on May 5, 2025 · 8 Comments What is the Shelf Life of Science Fiction? My library constantly ...
The following reviews are the 33rd, 34th, and 35th installments of my series searching for “SF short stories that are critical in some capacity of space agencies, astronauts, and the culture which produced them.” Some stories I’ll review in this series mightnotfit. And that is okay. I...
Why:Spicy, bold, and not afraid to stand out—Buzz Aldrin is the Pepper Jack of astronauts. Sally Ride – Brie “The first American woman in space deserves a cheese as groundbreaking as she is.” Why:Smooth, sophisticated, and full of depth. Sally Ride is Brie. ...
In 1979,Wolfe published The Right Stuff,an account of the military test pilots who became America's first astronauts. Four years later, the book was adapted as a feature film. "The Right Stuff was the book for me," says Grossman. "It reminded me, in case I'd forgotten, that the worl...
“To look at the Earth from space is like a child looking into a mirror and realizing for the first time that the person in the mirror is herself,” said Harvey, who researched her novel by reading books by astronauts and watching the space station’s live camera. “What we do to the...