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Dec 20, 2021

Spock’s Pointy Ears Are Headed To The Smithsonian

Leonard Nimoy’s Spock ears are set to live long and prosper at the National Air and Space Museum.

Aug 19, 2016

Boldly Celebrate 50 Years of Star Trek At The Smithsonian

Attendees are encouraged to cosplay at all three days of events.

May 16, 2013

Star Trek Into Darkness Goes Where Others Have Gone Before, Just Not as Boldly

Gene Roddenberry’s original series was not a high-budget blockbuster, but its sleek mid-century design and even the cheesy special effects had a charm lacking in this bloated blockbuster.

Apr 23, 2013

At Awesome Con D.C., Comic Book Debuts, Intergalactic Debates, and Sci-Fi Speed Dating

Rare Avengers comics, the eternal Star Wars vs. Star Trek debate, and matchmaking abounded at Awesome Con D.C. last weekend.

Mar 15, 2013

Photo of the Day: March 15, 2013

Hey, look! It’s a starship!

Mar 01, 2013

‘Jedi Mind Meld’? Obama Confuses Space Epics in Sequestration Remarks

President Obama just alienated millions of nerds.

Dec 28, 2012

White House Petition Goes Boldly Where No Other Petition Has Gone Before

The White House’s “We the People” petition website really ought not to be taken seriously anymore, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some good ideas floated on the platform.

Sep 04, 2012

Weather Report Boldly Goes Where No Forecast Has Gone Before

Last week, the 11th named tropical cyclone of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season reached hurricane strength. But Hurricane Kirk’s life was short and unprosperous.

Apr 04, 2012

Trekkie in Chief: Obama Shares Vulcan Salute With Original Star Trek Cast Member

President Obama is kind of a giant dork. In February, he gave the Vulcan salute in a photo with Nichelle Nichols, who played communications officer Uhura in the original Star Trek.

Jan 12, 2012

The Klingons Are Coming Back to the Theater

WSC Avant Bard is bringing back Shakespeare in the original Klingon, and this time they’re enlisting the appearance of a certain wrathful director.

 
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