Life from the Sky, by Sue Burke

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★★★☆☆ Average

(Near-Future SF) No one knows if the spaceflakes really come from space or if they’re even alive, but Audrey means to get a close look at one—no matter what anyone else thinks. (10,084 words; Time: 33m)

Who Won the Battle of Arsia Mons?, by Sue Burke

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(Military SF) Four international teams develop combat robots to stage a fight on Mars—televised live, of course. (10,316 words; Time: 34m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average