"Jurassic Park" Author Michael Crichton Dies Source: The New York Times
Best-selling author Michael Crichton, who wrote such novels as "The Andromeda Strain" and "Jurassic Park" and created the popular TV drama "ER," has died unexpectedly of cancer at age 66, his family said on Wednesday.
'Jurassic Park' author, 'ER' creator Michael Crichton diesSource: CNN
Michael Crichton, who helped create the TV show "ER" and wrote the best-sellers "Jurassic Park," "The Andromeda Strain," "Sphere" and "Rising Sun," has died in Los Angeles, his public relations firm said in a news release.
Patenting LifeSource: The New York Times
"Gene patents are now used to halt research, prevent medical testing and keep vital information from you and your doctor. Gene patents slow the pace of medical advance on deadly diseases.
Patenting LifeSource: The New York Times
Michael Crichton discusses the negative sides of gene patents
Michael Crichton Solved it First!!Source: Ramblings of a Computer Guru
Last week researchers discovered a new way to make nanoparticles... Except Michael Crichton (author of Jurassic Park) figured it out and wrote about it..... 4 years before!!

I was reading this book on my trip to Australia last year. It's one of these books you can't lay aside and I finished reading it in 3-4 days. This is one of the most fascinating novels I have ever read and it gives you a stunning insight on what's to come in the future.
Michael Crichton's State of ConfusionSource: realclimate.org
Crichton's book "State of Fear" raises doubts about the reality of climate change and seemingly backs the claim with scientific data. This article (written by climatologists) examines and mostly contradicts his claims.