Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Never Give Up, Never Surrender

September 13, 2016

Never give up. Even when you have to fight demons with a baseball bat.

A Weekend of Family Fun at the Portland Mini Maker Faire

September 13, 2016

The Maker Faire is, of course, a celebration of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Improbable machines, hands-on activities,…

Love Your Tropes: Geeking Out With Marc Tassin

September 13, 2016

Today on Geek Speaks...Fiction! we are welcoming a different sort of fiction writer. Marc Tassin writes fictional stories, but he…

Fostering a Love of Science in the Early Years

September 13, 2016

Early science education should be far more hands-on and fun. It's important to foster a love of science in the…

‘Captain America: Civil War’ Blu-Ray Available Now

September 13, 2016

'Captain America: Civil War' is now available on Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand. Be sure to check out…

Top Ten Episodes of ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’

September 13, 2016

For Star Trek's 50th Anniversary, my top ten episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Big Fun With ‘Tiny Games’ Books

September 12, 2016

Keep your family and friends entertained with these small games that travel anywhere.

Olympics Provided Inspiration for Some, Motivation for Others

September 12, 2016

There were moves that we practice on a daily basis being used to win Olympic medals in taekwondo. It was…

Top Ten Episodes of ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’

September 12, 2016

'Star Trek: The Next Generation' was the beginning of my love for more. The new series took nothing away from…

AllPosters: AllFandoms for Back to School

September 11, 2016

AllPosters presents a lot more than posters for all your back to school needs.

Gaming for Good

September 11, 2016

Yuta Hsu will use his geek cred to help Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital at a Gameathon November 4-5 in…

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Area 51’

September 10, 2016

In this Kickstarter board game, you work as a secret government agent in 1950s America and conceal evidence of extraterrestrial…

When Your Kid’s Spoiled (on ‘Star Wars’)

September 9, 2016

We've slowly been introducing our two-year-old to 'Star Wars,' but a slight problem has arisen. Enter one of the oldest…

You Never Outgrow the Children’s Museum (of Pittsburgh)

September 9, 2016

A GeekMom takes her 9- and 7-year-olds to the Children's Museum where she used to work, and discovers that even…

Launching Your Geek: Helping Your Outlier Transition to College

September 9, 2016

It IS possible for a loner/geek to enjoy his college career and gain the independence and confidence that comes so…

Mike TeeVee on ‘Wonka,’ Wilder, and Dahl’s Writing

September 9, 2016

Paris Themmen remembers his life as one of the original 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' castmembers.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: “Now, It’s Real.”

September 9, 2016

It's important for kids to learn responsibility. It's also important for them to be kids.

DIY: Solar Oven S’mores

September 9, 2016

10-year-old Sinister's latest science project is to re-design a household item for solar power. Of course, he made it all…

Top Ten Episodes of ‘Star Trek’ (The Original Series)

September 9, 2016

In honor of 'Star Trek's fiftieth anniversary, here are the top ten episodes of the original series.

Alton Towers: The UK’s First VR Coaster & Rollercoaster Restaurant

September 8, 2016

The introduction of Galactica, the UK's first virtual reality rollercoaster, made eager to return to Alton Towers this summer.