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WIN! Murakami’s 1Q84 Will Sell Volumes

Wed, 28 Sep ’11
Drop “1984” in a game of word association and you might get back “the birth of the Mac,” “crack” or “proton packs.” George Orwell’s ghost… more

Boldly Go.. to a Planetarium to Learn About Alien Life

Tue, 27 Sep ’11
Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the humble C train. Its mission? To drop people off at 81st street, in front of the… more

City Unmasked: Meet a Real Batman

Mon, 26 Sep ’11
Make the Best of a Bat Situation – Bats, along with people who go to Diddy shows, get a bad rap. Conquer your fear of flying mammals, à la… more

Geek This Week: Die, Dragons, Die!

Fri, 23 Sep ’11
Bloody Sunday – If you like free tickets to killer film festivals, then we’ve got a tip for you. Tweet at us the name of a sci-fi… more

Revive Civilization at a Post-Apocalyptic Book Club

Fri, 23 Sep ’11
The Brooklyn neighborhood bordering the East River just south of Atlantic Avenue is called “Columbia Waterfront District.” And that is… more

Geek This Week: Texas-Sized Laughs

Fri, 16 Sep ’11
#1. Austin Audition – South by Southwest might’ve made its name embracing indie acts, but that doesn’t mean they’ll let any anonymous joker… more

The Smartest Man on Sunset

Wed, 14 Sep ’11
The IQ at NerdMelt just ticked up a few dozen points, because comedian Greg Proops has decided to bring his signature Proopcast… more

WIN! A Pair of Tickets to Maker Faire for Robotics, Rockets and Remarkable Radness

Wed, 14 Sep ’11
To hang out with robots you usually have to be part of either some prestigious research firm or a member of the LeBeouf clan. Bodacious… more

Geek This Week: Test Your Might

Fri, 9 Sep ’11
#1. You Win – The arcade days may have gone away, but competitive gaming isn’t going anywhere. This weekend you can find plenty of face to… more

Wocka Wocka Talka: Go Gonzo with Henson Confessions

Fri, 9 Sep ’11
A wise man once had a wise frog sing “It ain’t easy being green.” From The Dark Crystal to Yoda and the Muppets, Jim Henson’s imagination… more

Get a Load of This

Dogs bark a familiar tune. more