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HAYS, Kan. -- Those who enjoy science-fiction should attend the next Science Cafe at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Cafe Semolino, 111 W. 10th St.

Dr. Bradley Will, associate professor of English at Fort Hays State University, will discuss the impact of science-fiction writing on the world of science. Authors such as Arthur C. Clarke of "2001: A Space Odyssey" fame and William Gibson, the author who coined the phrase "cyberspace" in one of his short stories, are just a few of the authors that will be discussed.

The event is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the FHSU Science and Mathematics Education Institute. For more information on this event and future events, visit http://www.fhsu.edu/smei/Science-Cafe/.

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