Science on TV: a Counterpoint to the Anti-science Movement

Kudos to the Science Channel, the Discovery Channel, the History Channel and the Animal Channel for their wonderful shows designed to explain science and technology to the general public. They are using modern advertising techniques to interest viewers in the topics, and modern educational and showmanship practices in informing the public during the programs.

Bottom line is the programs are fun to watch and chock full of information.

Some of my favorite themes are these:

>> I smile every time I hear and/or view the "missing link" commercial for the science channel website.
>> I have long believed that science fiction would assist the general public in understanding science and technology knowledge and issues.
>> Who would have believed that Meerkat Manor would have become such a hit soap opera?!

I hope that these programs will continue in production. Many can be viewed on DVD:










Visit the websites for schedules and some online videos.

Newberry Award Winners in eBook Form

Many Newberry Award winners and some nominees (books and stories for youth) are available as free ebooks from Fictionwise. Use the site search for Newberry Awards to see the list.

Lee and Miller are writing more coming-of-age novels. This time about Theo Waitley, Val Con's newly discovered sibling. You can read the rough drafts on line. Visit the Liaden Universe for information and links to the Fledgling and Saltation sites to read the books.

Lee and Miller write quality stories. Their Balance of Trade is another coming-of-age science fiction novel that can be safely used with teens.

'Til next time.