Hamas’s attack on Israel on 10/7 followed by Israel’s on-going response has engendered a lot of discussion among Fans who are generally “liberal” in their political expressions; Fandom also has a long history of Jews being involved and welcomed, so multiple responses and positions are understandable. Here’s one take – young college students, marching in protest against Israel, completely unaware of Hamas’ original attacks.
For WHOvians – lost episodes found! Problem is, they were acquired under questionable circumstances (removing tapes from BBC trashbins) and the holders are reluctant to give them up.
Kevin Standlee announces that “The WSFS Constitution and Standing Rules are now updated. The Minutes, Business Passed On, and Resolutions and Rulings of Continuing Effect are still in preparation.”
Jeffrey Bays, writer and producer of the SiriusXM radio play Not From Space announces the 20th anniversary edition of this comedic take on human greed. Identified as “the first radio program of its kind where voice actors exchanged their recorded lines remotely via the Internet rather than on-site in a traditional studio.”, when originally released in 2003, you can find it here.
Cedar Sanderson offers up this artistic homage to the space-traveling tool bag.
Nnedi Okorafor details her take on AI usage in creative fields.
Elephants have names! Study reveals that elephants have distinctive calls for individuals within their families. (Makes me wonder what they call humans.)
WEBB has spotted a galaxy that is the closest analogue to our own Milky Way.
Drones for Peace: Unique aerial display of 1,000 drones emulating bird flock murmuration
Alex Shvartsman announces his appearance on Scott Edelman’s Eating the Fantastic
Monday, Monday! MONDAY! Catch a glimpse of Uranus in the night sky
Speaking of toolbags in decaying orbits, C.J. Cherryh offers tips on how to spot one
Even More: The Continuing Adventures of the Lost Tool Bag – video
Maurizio Manzieri revels his cover illustration for The Year’s Best Science Fiction On Earth
Michael Walsh shares this visual pun of a Millennial Falcon
AI is becoming ubiquitous: an AI operated lifeboat
Review finds that China operates the largest online disinformation campaign against Americans
Petrea Mitchell of the SMOF Newsletter covers “chaos” at Ohaycon, a long-running anime convention. You can subscribe to SMOF News Here
AI used to generate antisemitic attacks
Lou J. Berger shares a sneak peek of his novel The Walking Man
WAPO Announces its list of The Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels of 2023
Stellar “Corpse” reveals previously unseen phenom
