Was It a Mistake to Broadcast Earth Coordinates on Voyager?
Was it a mistake to put Earth’s coordinates on the space probes Voyager 1 and 2? According to the science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth, by L. Ron Hubbard, the answer is yes.
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Are Aliens Real: And Will They Be Good or Bad for Us?
We wanted to know what people thought of the existence of alien life. We also checked for what Stephen Hawking, Jim Marrs, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Elon Musk had to say.
UFO Sightings: A Peaceful Union or a Battlefield Earth?
Big government maintains that there are no such things as intelligent alien life forms, while evidence to the contrary abounds. There are 2,625 reported UFO sightings in 2000, 3,069 reported sightings in 2010 and 4,881 in 2017—all listed with the National UFO Reporting Center.
Awe-Inspiring Facts About the Size of the Universe You Never Knew
The size of the Milky Way and the observable universe and how one science fiction author surmised the number of universes.
Star Wars and Battlefield Earth: Classic Science Fiction at Its Best
A fan’s deep dive into Star Wars and Battlefield Earth. What makes them timeless? If you love Star Wars, see why Battlefield Earth is a must-read.
The Children of Battlefield Earth – Chrissie
“It is also a story of superstition and fear and how it is overcome—by children.” —Rocky Mountain News interview with L. Ron Hubbard
Battlefield Earth and The Lord of the Rings: Timeless Heroic Adventure
Take a deep dive into these timeless heroic adventures. Discover how they compare and why they continue to entertain generations of readers.
Gifts for a Dad Who Wants Nothing
With Father’s Day right around the corner, it can be especially tough to find gifts for a dad who wants nothing. If he is a reader, this is a sure winner.
Recommended Books for Teens
Recommended books for teens: Out of millions of books, these are my personal favorites–books that captivate interest and will nurture a love of reading.
Larry Niven on Hard Sci-Fi
Larry Niven shares insights on writing hard sci-fi in this rare author interview.