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Webcomics Artists Take on Commander Riker and His Amazing Beard
Commander William Riker is a true Renaissance Man of the 24th century: poker player, jazz aficionado, Kirk-level lover of the ladies, and sporter of fantastic facial hair. No wonder a crew of webcomics artists have chosen to pay him tribute. More »Dr. Horrible Strikes Again, And Captain Picard Goes Ghost-Hunting
10 Favorite Faux Deaths In Science Fiction
Death really isn't the end in science fiction... It just depends on whether or not it can be written around later. Here are some of our favorite NotDeaths that prove that the Grim Reaper should really up his game. More »TV Stars Who Don't Let Death Slow Them Down
The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall DVD Releases
Last week, we told you about the movies reaching theaters this fall, but it has to be said: Sometimes, even just going to the theater seems like too much hassle. Here's what you can watch at home, instead. More »The Reg Barclay Effect: Dweebs Who Take Over Dying Shows
Dirt-Cheap Aliens Who Still Look Awesome
Just because science fiction has a low budget, doesn't mean its alien creatures need to look silly or ho-hum. Here are 10 low-budget alien spectaculars that blew our minds. More »Recalled To Action: 20 Heroes Pulled Out Of Retirement
20 Best (And 20 Worst) Pets In Science Fiction
How Is Virtuality Different Than Star Trek's Holodeck?
Land of the Lost's Lost Language
Virtual Resurrection: The Dead Who Went To Cyber-Heaven
Is there life after death? Maybe, if you're wired. After all, death is just a failure of storage media. Science fiction is full of people who've died in meatspace, only to live on in cyberspace. Here's our inventory of cyber-Heaven. More »The Dumbest Holodeck Episodes Of All Time
It's a terrible cliche — the television episode where our intrepid hero goes inside the cyber-world and things start going terribly wrong. Star Trek owns the holographic disaster story, with its litany of holodeck mishaps, but plenty other shows have gone there. Here are the 10 worst holodeck stories. Ever. More »Trek Writer Explains How TNG Staff Boldly Went Insane
As the world prepares itself for Star Trek-mania with the release of the new movie, one Next Generation writer looks back on his tenure with the franchise, and spills the beans about how he survived. More »Most Embarrassing Alien Mating Scenes Of All Time [NSFW]
Nine Human-Alien Love Children
Maybe it's true that love knows no bounds. And when we're exploring space and discovering new alien life-forms, it just makes sense that we're going to have their babies. Here's our nine favorite half-human hybrids. More »Countdown Offers Much More Than A Prelude To Trek Movie
The Truth About Star Trek And Sherlock Holmes
For years, we've believed the urban legend that Star Trek: The Next Generation violated Sherlock Holmes' copyright... but according to the Arthur Conan Doyle estate, it's not true. More »Picard Steals The Show On Family Guy's Star Trek Reunion
Nothing is better than hearing Patrick Stewart's elegant voice say "girl boobs." The cast of Star Trek The Next Generation will be making a cameo on this week's Family Guy, and we've got a clip. More »22 Cases of Sherlock Holmes in Science Fiction
He may already be the most iconic character in detective fiction, but who says Sherlock Holmes doesn't have a place in science fiction as well? We explore some of the Victorian sleuth's most fantastic adventures. More »10 Greatest Science Fiction TV Show Endings Ever
With Battlestar Galactica rocking to an end Friday, the show's producers promise a bravura conclusion that will knock our socks off. But it's got some stiff competition - here are science fiction television's greatest endings. Spoilers! More »