Science
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What does science tell us about how stars affect their planets? Read more.
7–10 minutes -
What the structure of a star system means to the modern sci-fi writer Read more.
6–9 minutes -
A look at how future astronauts might finally reach the other planets in our solar system Read more.
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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.
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What does science tell sci-fi writers about alien life? Read more.
5–8 minutes -
“We were here.” Read more.
7–10 minutes -
In space travel, words matter. But how much? Read more.
4–6 minutes -
A heartfelt tribute to Cassini, and the men and women to devoted their lives to exploration Read more.
8–12 minutes -
While the names of the authors in Collier’s are well known today, there’s one important name that’s easily missed: Chesley Bonestell. 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