Sci-Fi

Book Review: Hollyweird Science

Wondering if the science in that sci-fi movie you just saw is real? Get a hold of the book "Hollyweird…

8 years ago

Moisture Vaporators, Death Star Construction and Other Real Star Wars Tech

Since we all certainly have Star Wars on the brain today (The Force Awakens opens tonight), let’s take a look…

8 years ago

Radio waves absent from the reputed megastructure-encompassed Kepler star?

Astronomers at the SETI institute (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) have reported their findings after monitoring the reputed megastructure-encompassed star KIC 8462852.  No…

8 years ago

First Looks at The Martian Revealed

Alert: mild spoilers lie ahead, as we’ll be discussing minor plot points of the book The Martian. What, you haven’t…

9 years ago

Sci-Fi Book Review: “Elsewhen”

Elsewhen is a story about star-crossed young lovers, a love story for science fiction fans. Conceived when author/actor Gary Bullock…

9 years ago

Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Leonard Nimoy played a half-alien-half-human character -- Spock -- who seemingly was going to live forever. He survived having his…

9 years ago

How To Experience ‘Zero Gravity’ Without Leaving Home: Virtual Reality

If you don't have a few thousand dollars to spend on a "Vomit Comet" ride, and especially if you can't…

9 years ago

Our Space Future Is Terrific And Terrifying, New Sci-Fi Short Says

This new space film called "Cinema Space Tribute" combines visions from several sci-fi franchises to show us what space exploration…

9 years ago

New ‘Star Wars’ Trailer A Force Among Fans — And An Inspiration For Lego Parody

Just how fast can X-wings hope of Star Wars fans go? In the first day since the new Star Wars:…

9 years ago

Darth Vader, Renaissance Man? How ‘Star Wars’ Could Have Looked Centuries Ago

You underestimate the power of Dark Side fashion. Imagine for a moment that Darth Vader was around during the same…

9 years ago