If you hate exercise and strict diets, this story is for you — A few months ago I was at a health and wellness fair, mostly looking for free swag for my kids. I sat down at a cholesterol and blood pressure screening booth and the nurse told me that my blood pressure and cholesterol were both high for my age. Hearing the…

How I accidentally turned my doomed-to-fail graphic design boutique agency into a successful software company that grossed over $100,000. — A few years ago, I was working as a software developer for a small telephone company. I spent most of the day updating in-house customer service management software and tracking down billing anomalies in our database. …

An educational fantasy story about cryptic genetic variation and Victorian-era gothic magic. — Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

I struggled for years to feel like a successful writer until I realized I didn’t know what that actually meant. — There is no shortage of advice available on how to become a successful writer. Countless books, online courses, workshops, retreats, conferences, podcasts, and even cruises stand ready and waiting to provide you with great insights on how to improve your craft. But before you sign up for one more class…

An educational sci-fi story about evolutionary neural behavior and post-apocalyptic prison breaks. — Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

The story behind the stories. — Many years ago, I was working as a research scientist reading an extremely boring research paper. My eyes began to glaze over. I found myself rereading the same laboratory procedures section over and over again. My stomach growled—its way of suggesting a more interesting activity. …