Science fiction fandom — or SF fandom is a community of people actively interested in science fiction and fantasy literature, and in contact with one another based upon that interest. SF fandom has a life of its own, but not much in the way of formal organization… … Wikipedia
Amateur radio — Amateur radio, often called ham radio, is both a hobby and a service in which participants, called hams, use various types of radio communications equipment to communicate with other radio amateurs for public service, recreation and self training … Wikipedia
Amateur radio in India — Infobox amateur radio country country=India caption=Amateur radio operators at a foxhunt in Mumbai licensed=16,000 license year=1913 itu region=3 itu zone1=41 itu zone2=49 cq zone1=22 cq zone2=26 itu rep=WPC iaru rep=ARSI callsign1=VUA to VWZ… … Wikipedia
science fiction — a form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation in its plot, setting, theme, etc. [1925 30] * * * Fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or individuals, or more… … Universalium
Science fiction convention — Fans talk after panel Science fiction conventions are gatherings of fans of various forms of speculative fiction including science fiction and fantasy. Historically, science fiction conventions had focused primarily on literature, but the purview … Wikipedia
Amateur radio history — Throughout the history of amateur radio, amateur radio enthusiasts have made significant contributions to science, engineering, industry, and social services. Research by amateur radio operators has founded new industries, built economies,… … Wikipedia
Women in science fiction — Women have always been represented among science fiction writers and fans. Frankenstein (1818) by Mary Shelley has been called the first science fiction novel, [Brian Aldiss in his history of science fiction, Billion Year Spree ; see… … Wikipedia
Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society — The Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society or LASFS (pron: Lahss Fuss , Loss Fuss , Lass Fass , or Lahss Fahss ) is a membership fan club in North Hollywood, California, a district in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California. It is… … Wikipedia
February 2005 in science — NOTOC February 2005 : ← January February March April May June July August September October November December →February 27 2005*GIMPS proves that 225964951 1 is a Mersenne prime. At 7816230 digits this will be the largest proven prime until… … Wikipedia
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