Star Trek

We have very sad news to report from The New York Times: Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s Mr. Spock for almost 50 years, has died. Nimoy’s wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, told the Times the cause of death was “end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” The beloved actor and director was 83 years old.

Today, January 16, marks the 20th anniversary of a major turning point in space exploration and television. Instead of looking at Captain Kirk's saggy butt on our TV screens, we were gifted with the hottest space babes to ever explore the universe, with the premiere of Star Trek: Voyager.

Believe it or not, it does happen. There are people walking among us with "Star Trek' tattoos. What do they get, Spock giving the Vulcan salute? The Enterprise logo? Take a look.

It is something to consider. Aliens could travel to Earth with the intent of making contact with a species other than humans. That idea never really occurred to most people until 28 years ago today. As it turns out, the fate of the Earth rested with a pair of Humpback Whales named George and Gracie. It was on this date in 1986, theater goers watched this unfold with the hugely successful movie, &q

Footage has surfaced suggesting a possible alternate ending to the classic movie "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." This new footage presents an ending which would have altered the course of the entire franchise.

No, you didn't imagine it, Dr. McCoy really did say "He's dead, Jim" repeatedly over the run of the original Star Trek series. For your viewing pleasure, this Halloween, get in the spirit (lousy pun intended) and check out the very best of "he's dead, Jim."

The Space Shuttle Enterprise, the first in the line of shuttles at the forefront of space flight for the next three and a half decades, made its first public appearance on this day, September 17, back in 1976. The crew of the famous vessel for which Enterprise received her namesake were on hand to welcome her.

Brace yourself and get ready to be mesmerized as Captain Kirk simultaneously overacts and inspires with his reading of an alien race's version of the United States Constitution.

Give Dad the Father's Day gift he has always wanted, even though he probably never realized it. Think of how comfy and relaxed Dad will be with his very own pair of comfy, stylish, and eco-friendly Tribble Slippers.

It was exactly 45 years ago today, June 3rd, 1969, the world said goodbye to the original Star Trek series with the airing of it's final episode, "Turnabout Intruder." Unfortunately, it wasn't a happy sendoff.