If you’re looking for more science in your sci-fi, prepare your data solids and download the newly release second volume of the Zine O’Biology!
The Zine O’Biology is an in-universe Star Trek academic journal! This zine features the work of three dozen writers and over 30 artists, and is chock full of fan written academic articles on alien biology, snarky letters to the editor, gorgeous art and illustrations, and ads from across the Alpha and Beta quadrants with species from every Star Trek series represented.
The Zine O’Biology is a unique Star Trek Zine boldly going where no one has gone before!
Free digital copy! ↓↓
Speculative xenobiology journal by fans for fans.
Physical copy available at cost! ↓↓
The Zine O’Biology vol.2 is an interplanetary, peer reviewed, open access journal of xenobiological science. This volume contains a collecti
Also check out the Ao3 collection
Did you miss the first one? you can download it here
Okay it's been literal months but I'm finally posting about this - my art was in the Zine O'Biology 2! (You can download it for free digitally or buy a print copy if you so wish, which is cool af)
I did a piece exploring the tail variation in Cardassians :) I'd love to go into more detail surrounding cultural cropping/amputation of tails in Cardassian culture, I think there's a lot of interesting implications and directions that could go! Much to think about...
Transcription of the text under the cut, for those who may need it!
Transcription Below:
Title: Variation in Cardassian Tails
Subtitle: 57548.9 - Dr Warren
'All volunteers arrived and comfortable disrobing for study. A wide array of tail sizes and styles - really good! Dr Siroc taking cellular diamatron scans, Nurse Jaa'tun interviewing for cultural insight and lifestyle details.'
'Tails range in length. Of the sample group, max size is 122cm and min is 38cm full grown. Vertebral scales continue along length and culminate in a small patch of hair similar in density to head hair.'
Diagram annotation: 'Slender = less lower back strength?'
'Minimal dexterity - mainly used for balance and sparring compared to the prehensile Bajoran or Vulcan tail. Most subjects can move them in all directions at will, but are unable to grasp objects due to thickness of muscle'
'Several subjects of Bajoran/Cardassian origin provide sorely lacking mixed-species input. Most have mild scaling across tail surface and increased hair growth comparable to typical Bajoran tails. Increased dexterity, able to grasp small objects and even use tricorders (!)'
Diagram annotation: 'Lack of spinal scaling a benefit for dexterity?'
'Most older (>70) or military volunteers have cropped tails as traditional before The Fire. Interviews indicate all re-crop their new growth as a personal choice. None report loss of balance or agility but have had years to adjust: no newly-cropped subjects available as the practice has fallen out of fashion. Several report lower back pain and occasional uratel incontinence, all reference 'loyalty to Cardassia' in their reasoning for undergoing the procedure. Further study recommended.'
Diagram annotation: 'Fully healed (<1 season regrowth)'
'A variety of tail-hair styling seen today, both decorative and practical. Handmade beads favoured over replicated ones - a point of personal pride!'
Diagram annotations: 'Bone clasps. Glass beads. Tied up for work. Shorn Short.'
If you’re looking for more science in your sci-fi, prepare your data solids and download the newly release second volume of the Zine O’Biology!
The Zine O’Biology is an in-universe Star Trek academic journal! This zine features the work of three dozen writers and over 30 artists, and is chock full of fan written academic articles on alien biology, snarky letters to the editor, gorgeous art and illustrations, and ads from across the Alpha and Beta quadrants with species from every Star Trek series represented.
The Zine O’Biology is a unique Star Trek Zine boldly going where no one has gone before!
Free digital copy! ↓↓
Speculative xenobiology journal by fans for fans.
Physical copy available at cost! ↓↓
The Zine O’Biology vol.2 is an interplanetary, peer reviewed, open access journal of xenobiological science. This volume contains a collecti
Also check out the Ao3 collection
Did you miss the first one? you can download it here
The Zine O'Biology 2 now has a physical release! The link has been added to the main release post and is available at cost! Which means you only pay for production and shipping!
If you’re looking for more science in your sci-fi, prepare your data solids and download the newly release second volume of the Zine O’Biology!
The Zine O’Biology is an in-universe Star Trek academic journal! This zine features the work of three dozen writers and over 30 artists, and is chock full of fan written academic articles on alien biology, snarky letters to the editor, gorgeous art and illustrations, and ads from across the Alpha and Beta quadrants with species from every Star Trek series represented.
The Zine O’Biology is a unique Star Trek Zine boldly going where no one has gone before!
i have an article in here called "The Dietary Evolution of the Domesticated Sehlat" that I would love for you all to check out! I had the pleasure of working with @spongynova who created the incredible art to go along with my piece.
If you’re looking for more science in your sci-fi, prepare your data solids and download the newly release second volume of the Zine O’Biology!
The Zine O’Biology is an in-universe Star Trek academic journal! This zine features the work of three dozen writers and over 30 artists, and is chock full of fan written academic articles on alien biology, snarky letters to the editor, gorgeous art and illustrations, and ads from across the Alpha and Beta quadrants with species from every Star Trek series represented.
The Zine O’Biology is a unique Star Trek Zine boldly going where no one has gone before!
Free digital copy! ↓↓
Speculative xenobiology journal by fans for fans.
Also check out the Ao3 collection
Did you miss the first one? you can download it here
If you’re looking for more science in your sci-fi, prepare your data solids and download the newly release second volume of the Zine O’Biology!
The Zine O’Biology is an in-universe Star Trek academic journal! This zine features the work of three dozen writers and over 30 artists, and is chock full of fan written academic articles on alien biology, snarky letters to the editor, gorgeous art and illustrations, and ads from across the Alpha and Beta quadrants with species from every Star Trek series represented.
The Zine O’Biology is a unique Star Trek Zine boldly going where no one has gone before!
Free digital copy! ↓↓
Speculative xenobiology journal by fans for fans.
Also check out the Ao3 collection
Did you miss the first one? you can download it here
If you’re looking for more science in your sci-fi, prepare your data solids and download the newly release second volume of the Zine O’Biology!
The Zine O’Biology is an in-universe Star Trek academic journal! This zine features the work of three dozen writers and over 30 artists, and is chock full of fan written academic articles on alien biology, snarky letters to the editor, gorgeous art and illustrations, and ads from across the Alpha and Beta quadrants with species from every Star Trek series represented.
The Zine O’Biology is a unique Star Trek Zine boldly going where no one has gone before!
Free digital copy! ↓↓
Speculative xenobiology journal by fans for fans.
Also check out the Ao3 collection
Did you miss the first one? you can download it here
