Big step towards Tricorder medical scanner

Star Trek-style Tricorder medical scanners are a step closer ot reality, say scientists, following the discovery of a new way of creating electromagnetic Terahertz waves - as currently used in full-body security scanners.

Star Trek really IS a good guide to the future... Scientists now able to produce transparent aluminium

In a remarkable case of science fiction becoming science fact, it seems scientists have been able to invent transparent aluminium. The fantastically strong material was mentioned in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home by Enterprise engineer Mr Scott.

$10m prize for Star Trek's 'tricorder'

Made famous by Dr McCoy in the Star Trek series, the handheld tricorder could help detect diseases.

Production Begins On Director J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek' Sequel

Paramount Pictures announced that principal photography has commenced in Los Angeles, CA on the sequel to STAR TREK from director J.J. Abrams. The film will be released on May 17, 2013 in 3D.

Incredible Christmas Lights Display of the 'Star Trek' Enterprise

This Starship Enterprise decked out in holiday lights is an impressive feat — especially considering all those potential broken bulbs and frantic Clark Griswold moments.

George Takei calls for Star Wars and Star Trek fans to unite - against Twilight | Culture | The Guardian

It is a decades-long feud that has divided sci-fi fans for as long as the Millenium Falcon first fired up its thrusters and flashed across cinema screens, providing an alternative lure to the attractions of the USS Enterprise and its bold crew. But after simmering tensions bet …

Nichelle Nichols reveals that the original Spock was a woman

What if our beloved pointy-eared science officer was actually a she-Vulcan? According to Nichelle Nichols — who played the gorgeous Lt. Uhura — Spock could have been a lady! How does she know? Because she auditioned for the role.

Weller of 'Robocop' fame joins `Star Trek' sequel

"Robocop" actor Peter Weller is joining the cast of director J.J. Abrams' big-screen "Star Trek" sequel.

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David Borgenicht: 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn From 'Star Trek'

There are no great life lessons in "THE STAR TREK BOOK OF OPPOSITES" (although learning the difference between BIG and LITTLE, HOT and COLD would certainly serve anyone well).

German TV boldly shows 'Nazi' Star Trek episode

An episode of the original Star Trek series in which Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock dress up as Nazis to infiltrate a far-right alien regime is to be aired on public television in Germany for the first time ever Friday night.

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