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May 30, 2024
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𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦?
𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗?
If the answer to both the above is yes then why not check out ‘Humanity’s Dawn: The Expanded Timeline’?
If you love your science and what I regularly post about, you’re going to love this! Best part of all………it’s completely FREE!!!!!!!!!! With just three simple steps, and by signing up to my quarterly newsletter (out Saturday) you can have it……. It’s on me 😊
Many of my readers have commented that they love the way in which my book explores and explains the science behind the story. If you haven’t read my work, this is an excellent place to start, as I chart the scientific steps humanity will take from 1961, up until 4545 where book 1, Compassion’s Cry starts.
Also, in my June newsletter, I explore the concept behind the universe I created and the theme surrounding book 1, to name but a few things!
So don’t delay, why not click on the link below and join the many others on a journey into my Humanity’s Dawn universe 😊
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𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗?
If the answer to both the above is yes then why not check out ‘Humanity’s Dawn: The Expanded Timeline’?
If you love your science and what I regularly post about, you’re going to love this! Best part of all………it’s completely FREE!!!!!!!!!! With just three simple steps, and by signing up to my quarterly newsletter (out Saturday) you can have it……. It’s on me 😊
Many of my readers have commented that they love the way in which my book explores and explains the science behind the story. If you haven’t read my work, this is an excellent place to start, as I chart the scientific steps humanity will take from 1961, up until 4545 where book 1, Compassion’s Cry starts.
Also, in my June newsletter, I explore the concept behind the universe I created and the theme surrounding book 1, to name but a few things!
So don’t delay, why not click on the link below and join the many others on a journey into my Humanity’s Dawn universe 😊
https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/form...
May 29, 2024
The Germs Are Coming!
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚!
When researching and keeping myself current on events in the scientific world I often come across interesting articles for discussion. So, as part of my Wednesdays science fiction blogging, I like to choose a topic that will hopefully create some debate.
Our over reliance on anti-biotics have given rise to a growing problem that the World Health Organization (WHO) has come to term Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time, effectively becoming immune to the antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics we use in the form of medicine to combat them!
The WHO predict that, at the current speed ANR is growing, it could be responsible for over 10 million deaths annually by 2050. To give you a better idea, that is the current mortality rate of cancer!
So in Sci-Fi we often like an apocalyptic disaster, brought on by sudden mutation or emergence of such nasties! My question to you is, could our ultimate demise be a result of the devil we do know, rather than the devil we don’t?
When researching and keeping myself current on events in the scientific world I often come across interesting articles for discussion. So, as part of my Wednesdays science fiction blogging, I like to choose a topic that will hopefully create some debate.
Our over reliance on anti-biotics have given rise to a growing problem that the World Health Organization (WHO) has come to term Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time, effectively becoming immune to the antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics we use in the form of medicine to combat them!
The WHO predict that, at the current speed ANR is growing, it could be responsible for over 10 million deaths annually by 2050. To give you a better idea, that is the current mortality rate of cancer!
So in Sci-Fi we often like an apocalyptic disaster, brought on by sudden mutation or emergence of such nasties! My question to you is, could our ultimate demise be a result of the devil we do know, rather than the devil we don’t?
May 27, 2024
The Three-Boby Problem!
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘-𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗠
As a science fiction writer I find myself reading a whole lot of bizarre articles and this often forms the basis for my weekly social media posting. On Mondays I like to explore scientific concepts that I have come across!
What has been particularly popular recently is the Netflix show ‘The Three-Body Problem’, based upon the first book of the ‘Remembrance of Earth’s Past’ trilogy by Liu Cixin. Does this sound familiar? Well, the title of his book is taken from an age old problem in ‘classical mechanics’!
The three-body problem is where the momentum (position and speed) of three independent masses, that have their trajectories altered by this intertwined process, is calculated using Issac Newton’s laws. It is widely accepted that, with the exceptions of certain special cases, the problem has no actual ‘closed-form solution’. This ultimately means it is to chaotic to predict!
This problem is not just applicable to orbiting galactic bodies, it can be applied to many systems with three part interactions of this nature. For example, it has been observed in quantum physics with the ‘Helium’ atom and how its constituent parts interact.
So what do you think? Could humanity, in the distant future, survive on a planet locked in orbit around a triple-star system, like in Liu Cixin’s book? These type of star systems do actually exist before anyone asks! 😊
As a science fiction writer I find myself reading a whole lot of bizarre articles and this often forms the basis for my weekly social media posting. On Mondays I like to explore scientific concepts that I have come across!
What has been particularly popular recently is the Netflix show ‘The Three-Body Problem’, based upon the first book of the ‘Remembrance of Earth’s Past’ trilogy by Liu Cixin. Does this sound familiar? Well, the title of his book is taken from an age old problem in ‘classical mechanics’!
The three-body problem is where the momentum (position and speed) of three independent masses, that have their trajectories altered by this intertwined process, is calculated using Issac Newton’s laws. It is widely accepted that, with the exceptions of certain special cases, the problem has no actual ‘closed-form solution’. This ultimately means it is to chaotic to predict!
This problem is not just applicable to orbiting galactic bodies, it can be applied to many systems with three part interactions of this nature. For example, it has been observed in quantum physics with the ‘Helium’ atom and how its constituent parts interact.
So what do you think? Could humanity, in the distant future, survive on a planet locked in orbit around a triple-star system, like in Liu Cixin’s book? These type of star systems do actually exist before anyone asks! 😊
May 24, 2024
Driving to the Moon!
𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗡!
As always it’s Friday’s fun fact! I generally tend to grab the most outlandish fact I find the week before and set you, the reader, the challenge of coming up with how this might fit into a science fiction narrative! Jokes, as always, are most welcome (it’s fun after all)😊
Did you know, that if it were possible, and you decided to take a quick trip to the moon in your car, it would take you 166 days, travelling at an average speed of 60 mph or 96 km/h, to reach your destination!
Not as close as you thought right? Could the moon eventually become the ultimate weekend getaway?
As always it’s Friday’s fun fact! I generally tend to grab the most outlandish fact I find the week before and set you, the reader, the challenge of coming up with how this might fit into a science fiction narrative! Jokes, as always, are most welcome (it’s fun after all)😊
Did you know, that if it were possible, and you decided to take a quick trip to the moon in your car, it would take you 166 days, travelling at an average speed of 60 mph or 96 km/h, to reach your destination!
Not as close as you thought right? Could the moon eventually become the ultimate weekend getaway?
May 22, 2024
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𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦?
𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗?
If the answer to both the above is yes then why not check out ‘Humanity’s Dawn: The Expanded Timeline’?
If you love your science and what I regularly post about, you’re going to love this! Best part of all………it’s completely FREE!!!!!!!!!! With just three simple steps, and by signing up to my quarterly newsletter, you can have it……. It’s on me 😊
Many of my readers have commented that they love the way in which my book explores and explains the science behind the story. If you haven’t read my work, this is an excellent place to start, as I chart the scientific steps humanity will take from 1961, up until 4545 where book 1, Compassion’s Cry starts.
So don’t delay, click on the link below and join the many others on a journey into my Humanity’s Dawn universe 😊
https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/form...
𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗?
If the answer to both the above is yes then why not check out ‘Humanity’s Dawn: The Expanded Timeline’?
If you love your science and what I regularly post about, you’re going to love this! Best part of all………it’s completely FREE!!!!!!!!!! With just three simple steps, and by signing up to my quarterly newsletter, you can have it……. It’s on me 😊
Many of my readers have commented that they love the way in which my book explores and explains the science behind the story. If you haven’t read my work, this is an excellent place to start, as I chart the scientific steps humanity will take from 1961, up until 4545 where book 1, Compassion’s Cry starts.
So don’t delay, click on the link below and join the many others on a journey into my Humanity’s Dawn universe 😊
https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/form...
May 21, 2024
The Importance of Science Fiction
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
When researching and keeping myself current on events in the scientific world I often come across interesting articles for discussion. So, as part of my Wednesdays science fiction blogging I like to choose a topic that will hopefully create some debate.
When I was younger I would devour anything sci-fi I could get my hands on, Asimov, Clarke Wells, Verne, you name it, I was there! I feel this is what inspired me to pursue engineering as a career path.
When we look at TV and the cinemas as of late, we see Dune, The 3-Body Problem and The Expanse series reaching out to a whole new audience of dreamers. When you look at physicists like Carl Sagan or Michio Kaku, you see how sci-fi inspired them to think outside the box!
So…….does sci-fi stimulate our imaginations? Is this subject a catalyst for the creativity and inquiry of the young minds of tomorrow? What do you think?
When researching and keeping myself current on events in the scientific world I often come across interesting articles for discussion. So, as part of my Wednesdays science fiction blogging I like to choose a topic that will hopefully create some debate.
When I was younger I would devour anything sci-fi I could get my hands on, Asimov, Clarke Wells, Verne, you name it, I was there! I feel this is what inspired me to pursue engineering as a career path.
When we look at TV and the cinemas as of late, we see Dune, The 3-Body Problem and The Expanse series reaching out to a whole new audience of dreamers. When you look at physicists like Carl Sagan or Michio Kaku, you see how sci-fi inspired them to think outside the box!
So…….does sci-fi stimulate our imaginations? Is this subject a catalyst for the creativity and inquiry of the young minds of tomorrow? What do you think?
May 20, 2024
The Drake Equation!
𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗫𝗬 – 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡!
As a science fiction writer I find myself reading a whole lot of bizarre articles and this often forms the basis for my weekly social media posting, and on Mondays I like to explore scientific concepts that I have come across!
The Drake equation is a probabilistic argument the is used to estimate the number of sentient extraterrestrial civilisations in our galaxy and was conceived by Frank Drake in 1961. This was to stimulate the conversation on the possibility of radio communicative life being out there. Please note, this has always been seen as an approximation, not an accurate indicator (before I get jumped on)! 😊
The Drake equation (taken from Wikipedia) is
N = R∗ x fp x ne x fl x fi x fc x L
where
N = the number of civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy with which communication might be possible (i.e. which are on the current past light cone);
And
R∗ = the average rate of star formation in our Galaxy.
fp = the fraction of those stars that have planets.
ne = the average number of planets that can potentially support life per star that has planets.
fl = the fraction of planets that could support life that actually develop life at some point.
fi = the fraction of planets with life that go on to develop intelligent life (civilizations).
fc = the fraction of civilizations that develop a technology that releases detectable signs of their existence into space.
L = the length of time for which such civilizations release detectable signals into space.
So, what’s the answer? Well…… 10 x 100% x 25% x 100% x 1% x 50% x 1,000,000 = 12,500 intelligent alien civilizations which may currently exist in our galaxy!
What do you guys think? Are there really this many intelligent alien civilisations out there?
As a science fiction writer I find myself reading a whole lot of bizarre articles and this often forms the basis for my weekly social media posting, and on Mondays I like to explore scientific concepts that I have come across!
The Drake equation is a probabilistic argument the is used to estimate the number of sentient extraterrestrial civilisations in our galaxy and was conceived by Frank Drake in 1961. This was to stimulate the conversation on the possibility of radio communicative life being out there. Please note, this has always been seen as an approximation, not an accurate indicator (before I get jumped on)! 😊
The Drake equation (taken from Wikipedia) is
N = R∗ x fp x ne x fl x fi x fc x L
where
N = the number of civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy with which communication might be possible (i.e. which are on the current past light cone);
And
R∗ = the average rate of star formation in our Galaxy.
fp = the fraction of those stars that have planets.
ne = the average number of planets that can potentially support life per star that has planets.
fl = the fraction of planets that could support life that actually develop life at some point.
fi = the fraction of planets with life that go on to develop intelligent life (civilizations).
fc = the fraction of civilizations that develop a technology that releases detectable signs of their existence into space.
L = the length of time for which such civilizations release detectable signals into space.
So, what’s the answer? Well…… 10 x 100% x 25% x 100% x 1% x 50% x 1,000,000 = 12,500 intelligent alien civilizations which may currently exist in our galaxy!
What do you guys think? Are there really this many intelligent alien civilisations out there?
May 19, 2024
WEEKLY UPDATE
𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬’𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗪𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 – 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘!
Hi everyone,
My reader freebie, ‘Humanity’s Dawn: The Extended Timeline (1961-4545)’ is now finished and available at the link below. If, like me, you love the science and technology surrounding humanity’s exodus to the stars then this is definitely a must read for you! Best thing of all……. It’s completely FREE!!!!!!!!! My gift to you, my most loyal and treasured followers. 😊
This is an excellent first step into the universe if you haven’t already, a good way to understand the concepts surrounding the technology in the books, or even an interesting read for the authors amongst you looking to find out a bit more about the probable science of the future!
https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/form...
I hope to commission my local printer to create me some banners, business cards and postcards this week, so I can start looking at doing some book fayres in the summer 😊
Hope you all have a great week?
Kind Regards,
Martin
Hi everyone,
My reader freebie, ‘Humanity’s Dawn: The Extended Timeline (1961-4545)’ is now finished and available at the link below. If, like me, you love the science and technology surrounding humanity’s exodus to the stars then this is definitely a must read for you! Best thing of all……. It’s completely FREE!!!!!!!!! My gift to you, my most loyal and treasured followers. 😊
This is an excellent first step into the universe if you haven’t already, a good way to understand the concepts surrounding the technology in the books, or even an interesting read for the authors amongst you looking to find out a bit more about the probable science of the future!
https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/form...
I hope to commission my local printer to create me some banners, business cards and postcards this week, so I can start looking at doing some book fayres in the summer 😊
Hope you all have a great week?
Kind Regards,
Martin
May 17, 2024
Ever Had An Itch To Do Something?
𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚?
Did you know that when the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus comes into contact with our skin it release a chemical that activates a protein in our nerves. Our skin then sends a signal to our brains, which it then perceives as an itch!
Before everyone jumps on me, bacteria are not responsible for all itches, they can be triggered by a whole host of things that come into contact with the skin. Though this particular one is quite interesting don’t you think?
So come on then! Let’s here your thoughts, bad jokes, whatever you’ve got…… I get the funniest feeling that I’ve probably only just scratched the surface 😒
Did you know that when the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus comes into contact with our skin it release a chemical that activates a protein in our nerves. Our skin then sends a signal to our brains, which it then perceives as an itch!
Before everyone jumps on me, bacteria are not responsible for all itches, they can be triggered by a whole host of things that come into contact with the skin. Though this particular one is quite interesting don’t you think?
So come on then! Let’s here your thoughts, bad jokes, whatever you’ve got…… I get the funniest feeling that I’ve probably only just scratched the surface 😒
May 16, 2024
FREE Reader Giveaway!
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Hi everyone,
It’s taken me a while to figure out all the Mailerlite automation problems I’ve had, but I believe I’ve now solved most of them and I am proud to announce that my quarterly newsletter will be going out in June 😊
Based upon the wonderful feedback I have received from you all, I’ve created an extended timeline which runs from 1961 up until 4545, the start of book 1, Compassion’s Cry. The timeline charts the socio-economic, political and scientific advancement of our species within my Humanity’s Dawn universe. It also contains a few EXCLUSIVE hints as to where I will be taking this series next!
By signing up to my newsletter you will be able to claim this FREE and EXCLUSIVE offer by clicking on the link to my website below and navigating to the ‘Newsletter’ tab at the top of the screen. So now is an excellent time to find out what it’s all about, at no cost to your good selves may I add! I hope you enjoy it? 😉
Don’t forget to move the email into your inbox! 😊
https://www.martinroweauthor.com/
𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi everyone,
It’s taken me a while to figure out all the Mailerlite automation problems I’ve had, but I believe I’ve now solved most of them and I am proud to announce that my quarterly newsletter will be going out in June 😊
Based upon the wonderful feedback I have received from you all, I’ve created an extended timeline which runs from 1961 up until 4545, the start of book 1, Compassion’s Cry. The timeline charts the socio-economic, political and scientific advancement of our species within my Humanity’s Dawn universe. It also contains a few EXCLUSIVE hints as to where I will be taking this series next!
By signing up to my newsletter you will be able to claim this FREE and EXCLUSIVE offer by clicking on the link to my website below and navigating to the ‘Newsletter’ tab at the top of the screen. So now is an excellent time to find out what it’s all about, at no cost to your good selves may I add! I hope you enjoy it? 😉
Don’t forget to move the email into your inbox! 😊
https://www.martinroweauthor.com/
