“This will be a great summer vacation. A few days camping in the wilderness, then we become tourists going to National Parks on the way home,” says Chris. Ava asks, “Mom, are we still going to see Yellowstone?” Chris turns in her front passenger seat to look at the twins. Replying to Ava, she says,…
Author: B.D. Murphy
Antimatter is half of the universe
Antimatter: The Unseen Half of the Universe Antimatter is a form of matter identical to ordinary matter, except it is composed of antielectrons, antiprotons, and antineutrons. The standard model in physics indicates that half the universe should be antimatter. Physicists today are puzzled by the absence of antimatter. Antimatter and regular matter can not coexist….
The Universe is Flat (UIF) Step 1
The Universe is Flat The idea that the universe is flat might sound as outdated as the belief that the Earth is flat. In the 1400s and earlier, people were convinced by the simple evidence before them that the Earth was flat. Despite other possible conclusions, the common thinking was the simplest answer they understood:…
Hybrid Autos are Designed Backward
Everyone thinks hybrid cars are good and they are in general correct. The problem today is hybrid car designs are backward. Almost every car company started with the internal combustion engine (ICE). When they create a hybrid they focus on adding batteries and an electric motor to an ICE-based car. Hybrid goals are fuel efficiency…
Don’t get hacked while traveling!
Everyone traveling is at risk when using hotel Wi-Fi. Hotel Wi-Fi is open to anyone staying at the hotel. This allows them to see your phone, computers, and tablets on the network and try to hack them. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself while traveling. I have traveled for years, and I understand details…
The Librarian
This comes from a Reedsy Writing Prompt: Begin your story with a librarian searching for something. Speaking in a whisper I ask, “Can you direct me to the librarian?” The person looks annoyed that I’m interrupting their reading. She looks around and points to a small lady wearing a blue dress with a grey sweater….
Are you going to push the button? Weekly short July 6th.
Are you going to push the button? Okay, not so weekly. This comes from a Reedsy.com writing prompt. I found this one after the contest was over. Let me know if you like it. “Are you going to push the button?” “No, that’s crazy. I just read the sign to you. This button will open…
Your Passwords are Not Secure Enough
Today every website wants you to register, log in and have a unique password. What this has created is everyone is using a program or their browser to store their passwords. This makes your passwords less secure if I only need to hack your browser. Why do you need passwords? Every website wants you to…
Deal Hunter Preannouncement
My second book DEAL HUNTER SHIP has been through an editor and is now with beta readers. I have also sent agent query letters seeking representation. If I don’t get interest from an agent I will self-publish. I will have a cover to show soon as well. The back cover draft is: Princess Kainda has…
Weekly Short May 31st
I’m trying something new this week. Reedsy has a weekly creative writing prompt. This week the theme is Heard it Through the Grapevine. There are five ways to write something and I chose; Your main character has a secret superpower; the gossip they spread always comes true. Bryan Murphy – Writer on Reedsy Prompts Let…
