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Two More Days to Confess: Did Star Trek or Doctor Who Mold Your Brain? About a week ago I asked you to share your thoughts on Star Trek and Doctor Who for a special io9 research project — and you responded with overwhelming insight! I'm here to thank you for your thoughts and remind you that there are only two days left to take my survey if you haven't yet done so. Thanks so much, again, and don't forget to enjoy the brain-molding powers of your scifi television.

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Did Star Trek or Doctor Who Mold Your Brain?

I am a devoted Doctor Who fan in a family of Trekkies — and I'm also the only creative writer in a family of electrical engineers. Are those two facts related? What kinds of minds do science fiction shows attract — and, more importantly, what kinds of minds do they create? My first independent research project as an io9 intern will attempt to answer those questions. And it all starts with you. More »

1:30 PM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Nivair H. Gabriel
2,870 views, 49 comments

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An Ice-Bound Research Station on Another Planet

The multi-spiked item in the artwork above may be some sort of high-tech craft touching down for directions, or it could be a very advanced research station set up over a crevasse in Antarctica. Probably outfitted with scads of sensors, heated seats, and a fancy beverage dispenser as well. More »

9:30 AM on Thu Jan 3 2008
By Kevin Kelly
2,821 views, 16 comments

Latest by horseloverfat: i don't know but this feels like a commercial. bought and paid for. just because you are paranoid doesn't mean that you aren't being watched. (this took me 10 tries to type because I'm drunk) more »