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Thomas Asher

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Thomas Asher uses writing as a medium to explore big questions. Through his work, he takes a deep dive into the depths of scientific understanding to develop compelling, character-driven stories. As a former researcher in the fields of neuroscience and biochemistry, Tom's passion for science has a profound impact on his cautionary tales for humanity's future. ...more

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Thomas Asher Jurassic Park. I'd hit up the T. rex paddock, enjoy it thoroughly, then come home and write about how de-extinction poses many ethical dilemmas. What …moreJurassic Park. I'd hit up the T. rex paddock, enjoy it thoroughly, then come home and write about how de-extinction poses many ethical dilemmas. What is the impact on the locally established ecosystem? What illnesses and other forms of suffering are bestowed on de-extinct fauna not adapted to the modern world? (less)
Thomas Asher My wife has been ill of late. She bit my lip when I kissed her goodnight, and I fear I have succumbed to her affliction; an insatiable hunger.
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Spinosaurus: The Debate Rages

After my own literature review and consulting with Mark Witton,* let me officially declare that RIFT's Leviathan subscribes to the Hone &...
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"A really engaging book that is a hard sci fi book, that delves into geopolitics, global warming, particle physics, genetic engineering and the interconnectivity of all these different disciplines.

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"So I've been mulling over this book since I've finished. I ultimately ended up loving this book but that doesn't mean it wasn't a bit of a bumpy ride. I went into this book hoping for a little more Jurassic Park, an assumption on my part, and got a l" Read more of this review »
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