Jan 11, 2018 | SyFy
Have you ever thought about Superman’s romantic life? Like, really, really thought about it? Hard science fiction author Larry Niven did back in 1969, with his essay “Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex.” He takes physical intimacy with the superhero to...
Dec 14, 2017 | SyFy
You’re sifting through the aisles of your local dollar store, and your eyes light upon a LEGO Millennium Falcon—and at a price so low that all Star Wars toy aficionados can afford it, no matter their financial situation. But when you look closely, you notice...
Dec 9, 2017 | SyFy
Even though I consider myself a gamer, I never seriously contemplated dice beyond praying to whoever my mage worshiped as I rolled her way to safety or sudden death. But this lecture below, by Louis Zocchi, owner of GameScience, changed all of that.
Dec 8, 2017 | SyFy
Actor Brian Blessed was perfectly suited for the role of Prince Vultan in the 1980 film Flash Gordon — and not just because his stentorian voice can make any line majestic. It’s because Blessed loved Flash Gordon so much, he used to pretend to be Vultan when he was a...
Dec 4, 2017 | SyFy
Bill Finger was the long-unacknowledged co-writer of Batman and second fiddle to artist Bob Kane. DC Comics and Warner Bros. ultimately gave Finger the credit he deserved.
Nov 30, 2017 | SyFy
Chewbacca isn’t just the co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon and best friend of the late Han Solo. He’s also the Wookiee who’s lending a furry hand to the Fort Worth, Texas, police department. The Fort Worth police have created a video to welcome recruits to the force...
