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Previously, the science behind silicon-based life was determined to be science fiction. Silicon compounds are limited to invariable crystalline arrangements, while carbon compounds, namely...
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Previously, the science behind silicon-based life was determined to be science fiction. Silicon compounds are limited to invariable crystalline arrangements, while carbon compounds, namely...
Greetings readers, and welcome back to the latest (and long-delayed) installment of “Federation Follies.” For those of you wondering where the column has been,...
Previously, I posted a two-part article detailing the long, arduous process of abiogenesis as we understand it today, from the reduction of carbon, to...
Whether employed to tow a shipment of grain to Sherman’s planet or to stop a fleeing enemy ship in the middle of space combat,...
It is a major theme of science fiction that the doctors and physicians of the future use medical equipment that is much more advanced...
In the last installment of Science Fiction or Science Fact, it was reasoned that the photon torpedo is a technological possibility. It may be...
Photon torpedoes are mentioned (and used) in almost every Star Trek episode, and quantum torpedoes were referenced heavily in Deep Space Nine and the...
Nuclear fusion; It is the process that gives the sun its life, yet it also inevitably destroys entire solar systems. We owe our thanks...
In the wake of William Shatner’s official statement regarding his non-participation in the next installment of the rebooted Star Trek franchise, it appears at...
We’ve seen them on every Star Trek episode; phasers and futuristic weapons in science fiction are as fascinating and, in a lot of ways,...
“KHAAAN!” shouts Admiral Kirk out of frustration over 20th Century genetic engineering. Or is it frustration over the abuse of 20th Century genetic engineering?...
Have you ever wondered about the fancy stardate system on Star Trek? How does it work? Nearly every episode starts off with a “Captain’s...
Some of you may recall that, about a month ago, I was completely losing my marbles over the amazing possibilities presented by the Star...
As most of you are probably aware, “Convention Season 2011” is in full-swing. This weekend I’ll be heading to the Frank & Son Collectible...
No one, not even Trekkers, can ever forget Captain Kirk’s famous catchphrase, “Beam me up, Scotty,” which, despite its popularity in science fiction culture,...
Have you ever had a bad day? A bad week? Sure, we all have. Maybe you’re fighting with a friend over which Star Trek...
Surely Trekkers remember the series finale (All Good Things…) of Star Trek: The Next Generation, where Q visits Picard to inform him he single-handedly...
…to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations… These immortal words stand as a testament to why Star Trek...
A few weeks ago my fiancée and I were shopping for used Star Trek books. We found a little “friends of the library” shop...
Personal Log, Stardate 5917.3: Only one day aboard ship, but WOW is it different than the academy! These Constitution class cruisers are titanic; the...
Ah, the American late 1960’s. Such an exciting time, full of conflict, protests for peace, arms races, and liberalizations of sexual mores- I am...
One of the most famed technological themes of science fiction is the ability to make ships and objects invisible. It was perhaps one of...