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Nature 430, 147 (8 July 2004) | doi:10.1038/430147a; Published online 8 July 2004

Science in culture

Greg Bear1

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The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame in Seattle opens up a whole new world.

Alien visitorsPerhaps the most fun I've had in Seattle's arts and sciences scene began more than two years ago, with a mysterious e-mail message asking if I would like to advise on a science-fiction exhibition. As a professional science-fiction writer, my response was immediate: of course.