Science in Fiction
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How does the rise of AI affect modern science fiction? Read more.
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What would life be like on a planet in a multiple-star system? Read more.
5–8 minutes -
My weekly update on my current work-in-progress Read more.
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What does science tell sci-fi writers about alien life? Read more.
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How science fiction writers can keep up with the latest advancements in laser weaponry Read more.
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How the modern sci-fi writer can tackle FTL without sounding corny Read more.
6–9 minutes
Methods
- Weekly field observations along fixed routes.
- Short interviews using a consistent guide.
- Sensor readings checked at the start of each session.
- Cleaning decisions documented as a changelog.
- Processing: normalized timestamps; flagged gaps; spot-checked outliers.
- Limits: some missing intervals during battery replacement.
Data & Ethics
Data
Upon request, sensitive locations have been removed from the public files. License: CC BY 4.0 for shared materials.
Ethics
Consent protocols used where applicable.
Contact
fieldnoteslab@ucc.ie
Michael T. Kuester 