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Everything you need to know about conservation you can learn from Alien(s)

Posted on August 8, 2018August 10, 2018 By Chris Parsons
Conservation, Popular Culture

As a provider of advice on how to do effective conservation, Southern Fried Science has previously looked to such as The Game of Thrones for inspiration. Today we look at another famous source of conservation tips: Alien (and Aliens)…

A single charismatic animal can be a great motivator for action.

Jones the cat

Scientists sometimes have self interests that can derail a project.

Science officer Ash

Just when you think everything is going ok a crisis hits…

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Ocean Optimism and Aliens

Posted on September 5, 2014September 5, 2014 By Chris Parsons 1 Comment on Ocean Optimism and Aliens
Conservation

Ripley: How long after we’re declared overdue can we expect a rescue? Hicks: … Seventeen days. Hudson: Seventeen days? Hey man, I don’t wanna rain on your parade, but we’re not gonna last seventeen hours! Those things are gonna come in here just like they did before. And they’re gonna come in here… Ripley: Hudson! Hudson: …and … Read More “Ocean Optimism and Aliens” »

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