Science Fiction in the News Articles
Related to material in Hybrids (Neanderthal Parallax)
by Robert J. Sawyer

This is the third novel in the Neanderthal Parallax trilogy (the others are Hominids and Humans). "A fine combination of love story, social commentary, and ecothriller closes a terrific series with a bang." (R. Johnson)

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Raydiance USP Laser Attacks Unwanted Cells
   Medical uses for ultrashort pulse lasers are possible because they transfer no heat to the surrounding area.

Forced Resonance Ultra-Short Pulse Laser Kills Viruses Dead
   It appears that every virus has a specific frequency that will cause it to vibrate - and shake itself apart - and the process can be done without harming healthy tissue.

Separate Parasites From Hosts - With Light
   Clever technique leads to better research samples in studies of parasitic organisms.

Plasma Flashlight Illuminates, Kills Bacteria
   This device will be a boon to the paramedics who serve in remote areas.

Ultra-short Pulse Laser Kills Bacteria In Vivo
   '...coherent beams at precise wave-lengths passing through her flesh to zap foreign molecules within her body.' - Robert J. Sawyer, 2003.

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SpaceX Wants A Moonbase Alpha
re: L. Ron Hubbard
(4/6/2024)

Vast Apartment Living Will Get Even More Vast
re: Louis Tucker
(4/4/2024)

NASA Wants Self-Driving Or Remote-Controlled Vehicles For Lunar Astronauts
re: Stanley G. and Helen Weinbaum
(4/2/2024)

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