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We put exotic animals in a zoo. But what if Earth itself is a huge, planetary zoo?Continue Reading

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If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling beyond the Solar System and exploring the Universe, you’re certainly not alone. Humanity hasn’t yet realized the technology for interstellar travel, as it’s often depicted in science fiction tales. However, we can still journey through the stars vicariously through the wonders of literature. LoseContinue Reading

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Callisto, May 7th, 2100 C.E. The voice of BETTY, GaMEWayS’ main computer, jolted Dr. Rachel Simmons awake. Of course, BETTY wasn’t the AI’s official name. But Rachel had long ago reprogrammed its vocal profile to mimic her late mother’s voice. “WAKE UP, RACHEL. IT’S 7:30 A.M., CALLISTO TIME.” She groaned.Continue Reading

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Introduction Beneath the scorched red earth of northern New Mexico lies a legend that refuses to die. Archuleta Mesa, a flat-topped prominence near the small town of Dulce, sits silent and stoic against a backdrop of wind-worn plateaus and sprawling desert scrub. On the surface, it’s a quiet region—home toContinue Reading

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Introduction Callisto, one of Jupiter’s largest moons, has always fascinated me. As a child, I read a comic published in weekly episodes in the Italian magazine Corriere dei Piccoli (translation: “The Children’s Mail”). The story was about Gianni Bibò, a bizarre, overweight, middle-aged, bespectacled astronaut who, together with his rinky-dinkContinue Reading