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The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist ...

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A nutrition scientist applies metabolism, biology and food science to one of science fiction's oldest questions.

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Erik Hawkins is an award-winning writer and editor who's been obsessed with cinema since he was old enough to hold Roger Ebert's Video Home Companion in his hands. He lives in NYC, where he rabidly ...

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