star trek

Dec
30
An exclusive interview with Star Trek science advisor Erin MacDonald

An exclusive interview with Star Trek science advisor Erin MacDonald

With a PhD in astrophysics, MacDonald uses her science background to help Star Trek explain di-lithium, warp drive, and more.
16 min read
Jul
14
Mining the ocean is controversial. Could the Enterprise do it right?

Mining the ocean is controversial. Could the Enterprise do it right?

After all, these guys did save the whales.
4 min read
Jun
25
How Star Trek changed NASA, helped save the whales, and more

How Star Trek changed NASA, helped save the whales, and more

Author Ryan Britt discusses his new book Phasers on Stun! How the Making (and Remaking) of Star Trek Changed the World
10 min read
Mar
05
The only Star Trek series that’s honest about technology

The only Star Trek series that’s honest about technology

Pour one out for the crew of the NX-01.
5 min read
Jun
06
Five times Star Trek biology plots went off the rails

Five times Star Trek biology plots went off the rails

An non-exhaustive list of Star Trek’s weirdest takes on genetics, evolution, and more.
9 min read
Nov
20
How Star Trek: Discovery brought back the lost Trill language

How Star Trek: Discovery brought back the lost Trill language

Trill hasn't been spoken on Star Trek in over 20 years. Here's how a linguist revived it.
9 min read