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Archive: 09-2012

• Muggle party survival tips and tricks

  If you dread attending social events that may not include chitchat about Dr. Who, Star Trek, or comics, Jessica Mills gives advice on surviving and possibly even enjoying Muggle parties.

  Posted by Jessica Mills | September 28, 2012, 9:40 AM PDT

• 2012 Ig Nobel Prize winners prove that science is fun

  The reasons why coffee spills when you walk with it is one of the award-winning topics of the 2012 Ig Nobel Prizes, which recognize and award “research that makes people laugh, and then...

  Posted by Nicole Bremer Nash | September 27, 2012, 7:47 AM PDT

• WoW fans, welcome to Pandaria

  The long-awaited fourth expansion to World of Warcraft is finally here. Read this overview of new features and content in Mists of Pandaria.

  Posted by Wally Bahny | September 25, 2012, 11:12 AM PDT

• Geek Trivia: What is the only major Emmy award the Star Trek franchise ever won?

  In the nearly 50 years that Star Trek has been on the air, only once has any Star Trek show won a non-technical Emmy award.

  Posted by Jay Garmon | September 21, 2012, 9:59 AM PDT

• Deconstruct for GOOD contest turns electronic detritus into treasure

  Ken Swallow, the first place winner of this year’s Deconstruct for GOOD e-waste recycling contest, rebuilt an old laptop and PC into the Millennium Falcon. Read about the other winning entries.

  Posted by Nicole Bremer Nash | September 21, 2012, 9:38 AM PDT

• October 2012 Geekend movie rundown

  The seven sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and generally geek-related flicks that will hit U.S. cinemas in October of 2012.

  Posted by Jay Garmon | September 20, 2012, 5:32 AM PDT

• Geek Trivia: What was the purpose behind the first Google Doodle?

  The first Google Doodle appeared five days before the search engine was officially founded — with a very unconventional purpose in mind.

  Posted by Jay Garmon | September 13, 2012, 12:37 PM PDT

• Jet-powered human flight is on the horizon

  Martin Jetpack’s latest prototype flies at approximately 30 mph and has been flown by humans. The company hopes to bring the manned jetpacks to market within a couple of years.

  Posted by Wally Bahny | September 7, 2012, 8:13 AM PDT

• The gadget geek's guide to better tailgating

  A rundown of the best nerd-centric BBQ and related outdoor gear perfect for geekifying your next tailgate party.

  Posted by Jay Garmon | September 7, 2012, 7:20 AM PDT