One of the largest boons for the Delta insignia was in The Next Generation. Suddenly, it wasn't just an embroidery emblem—it was a messenger. That change made the badge practical: officers could tap ...

Wil Wheaton was especially touched by Star Trek: The Next Generation's recent ... And One Star Told Me Why The Movie Is A ‘Badge Of Honor’ For Them The thing about last night, though, is ...

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Science fiction franchises like Star Trek are unlikely to swap out warp drive for laser sail fleets of starships, but if they ever did, Johnson points out that the biggest problem with solar sails ...

Star Trek resident science advisor and astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald in 2019, speaking about the importance of STEM education. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images “What's ...

I still love teaching, but I started attending sci-fi conventions and giving talks on the physics of Star Trek, the science of 'Mass Effect,' and all these other things. Eventually, I had the ...