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By Ryka Aoki

Komodo Dragons, Robitussin DM, and Rush Hour Driving in Los Angeles

If all that separates us from the Komodo Dragons is 8 ounces of Robitussin DM, what does that say about us?

Oct 20

Getting Schooled: Unpasteurized Beef Jerky, Chopin’s Rubato, and the Blowfish of My Dreams

The USDA says that for safe beef jerky, one should heat the meat all the way through, to 160 degrees, before drying. That would be the internal temperature of a well-done steak.

Oct 13

A Question of Beauty: Supermarkets, Supersymmetry, and the Genius of Kevyn Aucoin

When I first came out as transgender, I had a simple question: How was I to go outside?

Oct 5

Las Vegas, Ichthyosaurs, and the Indelible Absence of God

Hamlet had a point—there is something vulnerable and innocent about prayer.

Sep 29

Sing a Song of Sidequests: Snoop Dogg, Hulk, mRNA, and a Happy Sousaphone

So, you've completed the game, saved the princess, collected the gold, and defeated the final boss. Now what?

Sep 21

Extra Stuff! I am featured in NBC Asian America :D

Hi All! It's not quite on-topic, but I wanted to share this. NBC Asian America just did a story about me and featured my forthcoming novel Light from Uncommon Stars.

Sep 15

Anthropic Principles, Ping-Pong Balls, and a Very Ridiculous Universe

While waiting for the sleep train, I’ve spent too much time watching YouTube.

Sep 14

Welcome to “Ryka’s Most Excellent World"

Hi! My name is Ryka Aoki, and welcome to “Ryka’s Most Excellent World.”

Sep 7

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