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The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is holding its second Month at the Museum contest, which has one winner living in the museum for 30 days. From Oct. 19-Nov. 17, 2011, the winner will live, sleep, and breathe the museum, exploring its hidden world and sharing it with the public. Based on the blog and video from last year's winner Kate McGroarty, her 30 days made for incredible Read more
Where to check in; where not to check in? That is the question. You can rest assured that these five locations aren't only a-OK, but they will also solidify your geek cred (especially if you're the mayor)! Read more
The Science Museum in London has opened its doors to tourists who want to explore the prototype cabin of the Virgin Galactic spaceship. Virgin Galactic is hoping to make space travel a possibility for all human kind with this luxury spacecraft which carries six passengers and two pilots. In a few months space travel as tourism will become a reality for those who can afford the $200,000 price tag Read more
Along with looking into the mystifying world of science, picking up a freeze-dried astronaut ice cream sandwich is one of our favorite parts of a visit to a space or science museum. Engineer Ben Krasnow also loved those strange pieces of sweets as a kid, so much that he naturally decided to re-create the food himself in his home workshop. Now Ben's methodology, as seen in the video below, is not Read more
The big day is almost here — the NY Giants take on the New England Patriots during the 46th Super Bowl this Sunday. If you aren't into sitting in a steamy bar or throwing a sporty bash to celebrate the occasion, consider these alternatives for yourself and the other geeks in your life. Play a video game — Favorite team didn't make it to the big game? Play out the perfect season yourself 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
With our love of NASA, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and science museums, it's safe to say that life as a scientist is a definite dream. Which is why it's always exciting to see the traditionally male-dominated world of Hollywood include strong roles for women in the sciences. Check out our picks for favorite female characters in film with enough knowledge in chemistry, astrophysics, or paleobotany to be Read more
If Dad's not really a brunch type of guy, take him out on the town this Father's Day for geek-certified quality bonding time. We've compiled a list of weekend day trips for the scientist, history buff, or adventure-loving dad in your life. Digital City Exploration — Take a long stroll together armed with the HearPlanet app for iOS and Android, which acts as a pocket travel guide for your Read more
If you're in Chicago, IL, for Earth Day, you'd be well served to spend the day at the Museum of Science and Industry touring the 2011 Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit. Located on the museum's grounds, the fully-functioning, three-story modular home has been redesigned with help from Chicago interior furnishing store Scout and tech partner Gizmodo. If you want a sneak peek of the house, or, like Read more
Gwen Stefani and a friend brought their kids to the marina in Long Beach, CA, yesterday afternoon for some outdoor fun. Her boys, Kingston and Zuma, played with their young pals and even some birds before sitting down for a group photo. It was the latest adventure for the Rossdale children, after a weekend museum outing with Gwen and Gavin and a science center visit last Thursday. It seems Gwen Read more
