Resources for Putting Good Science into Science Fiction
The information here is from a handout I gave the last time I spoke about Science in Science Fiction.
Story Skeleton
Every good story starts with a basic skeleton. This tidbit is generally useful, so I include it whenever I speak.
When something happens, Protagonist pursues a goal. But will he succeed when Antagonist provides opposition.
Sources of Scientific Information
Easy ways to aggregate your science news RSS feeds
- http://my.yahoo.com/ - you can personalize your site with many incoming RSS feeds
- http://www.google.com/ig - the same thing from Google
Science news and articles intended for the general public
- http://www.newscientist.com/home.ns - site, magazine, and RSS - general info
- http://www.sciencedaily.com/ - site, RSS - general info
- http://news.yahoo.com/i/753 - site, RSS - general info
- http://www.sciam.com/ - site, magazine, RSS, podcast - general info (subscribe with frequent flyer miles)
- Most Newspapers - usually have a science column or section once a week.
Scientific journals intended for all scientists
- http://www.sciencemag.org/ - site, magazine, podcast - high level info, aimed at all scientists
- http://www.nature.com/ - site, magazine, podcast - high level info, aimed at all scientists