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About Alex R. Howe

I'm a full-time astrophysicist and a part-time science fiction writer.

Hiatus: Episode 6 Delayed

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

I’m taking a short break before producing the next episode. I’m not sure how long it will be, but probably about a month to give myself time to get on top of my writing again, finish my next YouTube video … Continue reading →

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S3E5: Modern Sci-Fi Television

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

In this episode, I review the recent history and current status of science fiction on television during the streaming era. TV recommendation: The Orville Check out this episode!

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S3E4: Larry Niven Interview

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

In this episode, I interview the legendary Larry Niven, author of Ringworld, The Mote in God’s Eye, Lucifer’s Hammer, Footfall, and many more. Niven’s book recommendations from his catalog: The Seascape Tattoo (fantasy, with Steven Barnes) Fleet of Worlds Series (with Edward Lerner) The … Continue reading →

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S3E3: Cameron Kunzelman Discusses Sci-Fi Video Games

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

I interview Dr. Cameron Kunzelman of Georgia State University about science fiction in video games. Dr. Kunzelman’s game recommendations:BioshockHaloMass Effect Recommended reference book: https://www.amazon.com/Science-Fiction-Video-Games-Tringham/dp/148220388X Link to the Jacob Geller video in which Dr. Kunzelman appears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPiL3-CYzWk Check out this episode!

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S3E2: Robert Silverberg Interview

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

Robert Silverberg is the last major author whose career stretches all the way back to the Golden Age of Science Fiction. He is an extremely prolific writer and a long-time friend of Isaac Asimov. Hear his story in this interview. … Continue reading →

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S3E1: Jim Harris Discusses the Classics of Sci-Fi

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

In the first episode of Season 3, I interview Jim Harris, the creator of the Classics of Science Fiction book recommendation aggregator, which I have referenced several times in the past. The database and list-builderJim’s websiteScan of the original list … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Marvels

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Alex R. Howe

Well, Marvel is back, and this time, it’s specifically The Marvels, starring Captain Marvel (whose movie I reviewed in 2019), Ms. Marvel (aka Kamala Khan, whose story premiered on Disney Plus last year) and Professor Marvel Monica Rambeau (Carol’s adoptive … Continue reading →

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The Itokawa Cycler – Ride an Asteroid to Mars

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Alex R. Howe

In 1985, astronaut Buzz Aldrin proposed his Aldrin cycler as a better way to get to and from Mars. It’s a very fun idea, but I thought there was room for improvement. I looked through the database and found an … Continue reading →

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My Entry in #SoME3: Negative Mass Part 4: Life, the Universe, and Everything(-ish)

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Alex R. Howe

This is it–the grand finale of my “Negative Mass” video series! See how negative mass would work with “real” atoms, molecules, and even planets. Made for the 3rd annual Summer of Math Exposition video contest.

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New Video: Negative Mass Part 3

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Alex R. Howe

In case you missed it on my other platforms, I finally made a new video in my “Negative Mass” series. Part 4 coming soon for the Summer of Math Exposition contest.

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