At 8pm today, the 80thh anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, I like many others put a lighted candle in my window to mark Holocaust Memorial day and remember all victims of genocide. We must never forget. We will remember the past to build a safer future.

This blog is being built to talk about science fiction and fantasy, but we all live in a real world where, sadly, future technologies to cure cancer still have to be developed and those who suffer from the disease have to be cared for. One of the people involved in putting this blog together will be taking part in Swimathon 2025 in March to raise money for three excellent causes, two of which are working to seek a solution for the future and care for those who have the disease today. Britain's Largest charity swim, the Swimathon, will take place on 28-30 March this year when thousands of swimmers will head to hundreds of pools around Britain to raise money for three great causes. These causes are Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie Cancer Care, and the Swimathon Foundation. Each of these organizations plays a vital role in improving lives and advancing research. Please join us in backing these excellent causes. Your support makes all the difference! You can sponsor one of the aithors o...