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'Star Trek #500' cover showcases a commanding collection of cosmic captains
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of IDW Publishing's "Star Trek #500" special issue that pays homage to the series' many unforgettable starship captains arriving this year on Star Trek Day.

Real-life 'Star Trek' planet was actually just an illusion caused by a 'jittery' star
By Robert Lea published
Just like the fictional planet of Vulcan was wiped out in Star Trek, new research has destroyed the real-life version of Spock's homeworld, albeit in a less violent fashion.

'Star Trek Online' Season 32 arrives today, starring Denise Crosby as Romulan baddie Sela
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of the new season of "Star Trek Online," starring Denise Crosby's Captain Sela.

International Space Development Conference 2024 beams up Star Trek's William Shatner and more in Los Angeles
By Tariq Malik published
The stars of Star Trek are about to get a taste of real-life space exploration when they beam into the 2024 International Space Development Conference in Los Angeles this weekend.

'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 9 offers a tense but questionable cliffhanger
By Scott Snowden published
Possibly a couple of missed opportunities, but nonetheless a solid first part of a series finale. And when was the last time a sci-fi show ended on its own terms without being cancelled?

'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 8 'Labyrinths' is a fun, format-following installment
By Scott Snowden published
Cinematography and an interesting location more or less make this installment an episode-long set piece, but it's well executed, for the most part.

'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 7 'Eirgah' is the best yet of this final season
By Scott Snowden published
With just three more episodes remaining after this one, "Star Trek: Discovery" offers us a surprisingly well-written installment.

'Warp drives' may actually be possible someday, new study suggests
By Mike Wall published
A new study provides some theoretical underpinning to sci-fi warp drives, suggesting that the superfast propulsion tech may not forever elude humanity.
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