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Immerse yourself in a captivating exploration of speculative futures and imaginative possibilities with "Short Science Fiction Collection 008." This podcast invites listeners to journey through the innovative ideas and inventive worlds crafted by a selection of short stories that span the mid-20th century. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a diverse array of themes such as medical advancements, social commentary, and the human condition, all through the lens of science fiction. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions ...

In this podiobook: Dal Timgar always wanted to be a doctor. As a Garvian and the first non-human to study medicine on Hospital Earth, he must face enormous adversity from classmates, professors, and some of the highest ranking physicians on all of Earth. Will his efforts be enough to earn him the Silver Star of a Star Surgeon.Star Surgeon is the 1959 novel by Alan E. Nourse (1928-1992) and is currently in the public domain in the U.S.Read by Scott D. Farquhar of Prometheus Radio Theatre

Tad, like other young men, looked to the spaceways for adventure. But, George Barlow, like other fathers, knew that disaster would end his Wanderlust. Somehow, George Barlow had sensed that something was wrong the moment his son drove into the barnyard that evening. He had been waiting impatiently for Tad's return all afternoon; the men needed those tractor bolts before they could do the mowing. But, George had felt the uneasiness, quite suddenly, deep in his chest when he heard the boy's three-wheeler chugging up the rutted country road from town.

The base diner was hot and stuffy that night as Scotty Johnson sat with Mitch and Jack and the other boys, sipping his last cup of coffee before Zero Hour rolled around. Mitch and Jack had succeeded in sneaking him out of town before the reporters had guessed what was happening. Now, they sat in silence, sipping their coffee, glancing at him from time to time as though to make sure he were still there. It annoyed Scotty. This was the time to laugh, and joke, and bull away as if nothing was going to happen at all.

It was well after dark when Matt Matthews got back down to the headquarters camp, and saw the city stranger sitting there before the fire. He knew he was a city man after a single glance at the shiny, low-topped shoes and the reminiscence of a crease in the dusty trousers. Matt tossed the gophers and the two small coyotes off his broad shoulders to old Moe Arhelger, across the campfire, staring in suspicious silence from the stranger to Moe and back again. "Who's he?" he asked finally.

Incredible Science Fiction: Amazing Tales from the 50's and Beyond, Volume Two collates a collection of some of the very best science-fiction stories published in the '50s together. All these stories (with the exception of The Anatomy of Fear) are now in the public domain and were original published in various science-fiction magazines that were very popular in the 1950s. This is a lovingly curated collection of some of the very best stories published during this time. This collection includes a further story from the Hugo Award-nominated Rog Phillips.

Spend your next 30 minutes traveling to a future where first adopters have the most advanced robot butlers or where everyone has a superpower - except the young man you just met. Or perhaps you prefer a good hard-boiled detective story or one about a hardscrabble life in the Australian outback.

FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of 'The Dark Door'. In a future where insanity is spreading like a disease, scientists are driven to extremes to investigate and discover the cause. But what if the truth is so strange, so unexpected, so dreadful, people would rather believe the discoverer insane?

Brothers Greg and Tom Hunter are shocked at the news that their father Roger had died in an accident while prospecting for ore in the Asteroid Belt, but a too-generous buy-out offer from the powerful but unethical Jupiter Equilateral Corporation suggests it may not have been an accident at all. Roger had hit something big - really big - and Greg and Tom want to find out what. But will they live long enough to solve the mystery out in the lawless Belt with an evil corporation poised to jump their claim?

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

A man gets an adroid duplicate of himself, so he can step out on his nagging wife. Based on a story by Alan E. Nourse, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on January 2, 1958.

An anthology of exceptional Science Fiction short stories. Volume 3. It could happen to our Sun; To whom does the future belong? We attempt it because it's there.

When Dal Timgar, of all his medical class, was denied assignment to a general practice patrol ship going out from Hospital Earth to serve the medical needs of the Galactic Confederation, it seemed to him that his eight years of study in the great medical center of the galaxy had ended in failure. He had worked hard and stood at the head of his class, but Dal was different from his medical colleagues in one important way: he was the first son of an alien race to attempt to become a qualified physician of Hospital Earth.

Dive into the captivating world of Alan E. Nourse, a unique voice in science fiction who transitioned from medicine to storytelling to fund his education. This curated collection features ten of his intriguing short stories, originally published between 1954 and 1963. Extensive research by Project Gutenberg volunteers suggests that the U.S. copyright on these works was not renewed, allowing us to share this delightful glimpse into Nourses imaginative universe. Enjoy this selection and consider exploring more of his extensive bibliography! Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Cori Samuel.

In a world spiraling into chaos, Jeffrey Meyer is driven by a singular, dark obsession Paul Conroe must die. Unfazed by the rampant drug abuse, gambling crazes, and the madness surrounding him, Jeff is relentless in his pursuit. After five years of a frenzied chase, he corners his target in the most perilous of places‚Aîthe hidden lairs of the world‚As most desperate men, where human vivisection is a grim reality. To achieve his horrific goal, Jeff must willingly become a guinea pig for the sinister experiments conducted by the most feared physicians on the planet.

Dive into the imaginative worlds crafted by Alan Edward Nourse, a talented American science fiction author and physician. Nourses writing spans both juvenile and adult science fiction, intertwining elements of medicine and the intriguing realm of psionics. Psionics, the exploration of the minds extraordinary capabilities, encompasses phenomena such as telepathy and telekinesis, inviting readers to ponder the extraordinary possibilities that lie beyond our understanding. Join us as we explore five captivating stories that challenge the boundaries of reality and ignite the imagination.

Dive into a thrilling saga of betrayal, murder, and the quest for riches among the miners of Marss asteroid belt. Uncover the fortunes made and lost in this gripping tale of ambition and peril. - Summary by kirk202

Dive into the imaginative world of Alan Edward Nourse, an acclaimed American science fiction writer and physician, as he presents four captivating stories originally featured in Science Fiction Adventures Magazine and Galaxy Science Fiction. Known for blending themes of medicine and psionics, Nourses work appeals to both juvenile and adult audiences alike. Join us on this thrilling journey through the realms of science and imagination. - Summary by wikipedia.org