I really like the idea of doing fictional takes on scientific topics. How about treating cell-phone and wi-fi non-ionizing radiation?
This story was very relevant for me. When I was a child, if I was having a bad day or was down at school, there were a few caring teachers who understood a hug could really make the difference. Today, as a teacher myself, it is for all intents and purposes forbidden to hug a student to console them. Even consensual, non-sexual contact has basically been disparaged as as having the potential for abuse. Today, when I see a child crying, all I can do is say "If I was allowed to, I would hug you to help ease the pain." The looks I have experienced, filled with something akin to desperation and longing at that moment, have been heart-breaking.
Lack of touch in early developmental years has serious negative consequences for infants and small children, the forum here has a number of interesting contributions.
If you like stories about love, please take a gander at my recent post The Edge of Dreams.
Upvoted and following, thanks for the contribution!