Geek is chic.
One of the drawbacks to living in a city is how all the streetlights extinguish the stars overhead. I don't have the car or the time to drive somewhere far away enough to see those stars, even though stargazing is one of my all-time favorite no-electricity-required pastimes. Though it's not as good as the real thing (because nothing could be), this Personal Planetarium from Restoration Hardware Read more
Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more
Science enthusiasts' favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson signed on this weekend to take part in an online Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) chat, which allowed Reddit users to submit questions on space, concepts of the universe, and life in general. One literary commenter asked Neil which books should be read by every person on the planet, to which the director of the Hayden Planetarium Read more
