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Which author first coined the term ‘genetic engineering’?
- H. G. Wells
- H. P. Lovecraft
- Jack Williamson
- Howard Fast
The term ‘genetic engineering’ was invented by science-fiction author Jack Williamson in his 1951 novel, Dragon’s Island.
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Often referred to as the ‘mother of science fiction’, Mary Shelley was born on __________.
- August 30, 1797
- July 9, 1791
- October 10, 1789
- May 11, 1799
Born on August 30, 1797, in London, England, author Mary Shelley was only 18 years old when she began writing her novel.
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This French novelist was born on an artificial island called Île Feydeau. Who is he?
- Lionel Fanthrope
- Jules Gabriel Verne
- Jean-Pierre Andrevon
- Issac Asimov
Jules Gabriel Verne was born on February 8, 1828, on a small artificial island called Île Feydeau on the river Loire.
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