Reading Time: 9 minutes There is romance in almost every story, and if werewolves, time travel, or genetically enhanced soldiers are involved, it may or may not be classified as paranormal romance. The key is how much romance. My personal definition is the number of pages the characters are actively romancing someone (or themselves), talking about, […]
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Rainy Day Painting is a perfect STEAM project for preschoolers. It encourages kids to experiment with art AND can lead to some really exciting scientific and engineering questions. Geek Parent Bonus: It’s easy to set-up and clean up too! Win-Win!
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In this week’s installment of Hound of Daksterville, Dakster and Bakster talk to Nicole and Kiba the Cosplay Corgi!
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – It’s Star Trek Sunday with a very cool backpack for your tricorder (or laptop), and a motion-sensing wall chime that makes the classic ST whoosh whenever someone enters or exits. Star Trek Retro Tech Backpack: The Star Trek Retro Tech Backpack is the top of the line […]
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As you enjoy the trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald,’ Spalding University screenwriting professor Larry Brenner explains the major flaw in the first ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movie. Namely, that Tina Goldstein, not Newt, is the protagonist.
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Reading Time: 1 minute The Herons’ Tree by Les Machines de l’île Legendary French tinkerers build their most ambitious contraption yet. AquaJet H2: An Aerodynamic Sea Scooter For Everyone Like hitching a ride on a cooperative sea turtle. Gigabot X: Large-Scale Pellet Extrusion 3D Printer The latest from re:3D prints using pellets of […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers With Booming Bass for just $37; save up to 35% on cool cruiser bikes for the whole family. Sbode Bluetooth Speaker Portable Waterproof Outdoor Wireless Speakers: The price of these waterproof Bluetooth speakers is ridiculous, considering they put up a good fight against models […]
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‘Binti’ is a trilogy of novellas that introduce what the sci-fi/fantasy world can become if we embrace more diversity: full of amazing stories.
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Star Wars: Forces of Destiny returns with eight brand new episodes featuring more stories with our favorite characters and actors. The show returns Monday, March 19th at 10:00am PST on Disney YouTube, followed on Disney Channel on March 25th at 9:50pm ET/PT immediately after the broadcast premiere of Zootopia. Star Wars: Forces […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Image: Chronicle Books A Note of Explanation Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. But she wasn’t any ordinary girl. She would grow up to become a queen. And, as an adult queen in the 1920s, a magnificent Doll’s House was built for her, in a 1:12 […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Perfect for the geeky kitchen, get a scientific spice rack and a periodic table cutting board. Because cooking is science! Chemist’s Spice Rack, 14 Piece Chemistry Spice Rack Set: Keep your primary spiced and cooking compounds as organized as in a laboratory! Set 14 Chemistry Lab Themed […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutes The ’50s were a golden age for Walt Disney. The decade began with Cinderella and included classics such as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Sleeping Beauty. And nestled in the middle was 1955’s Lady and the Tramp. The film itself certainly needs no introduction, so I’m not even going to […]
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Reading Time: 1 minute Earth’s mightiest superheroes are gearing up for the fight of their lives in the official trailer for Avengers: Infinity War from Marvel Studios. Kicking off the trailer, Gamora reminds viewers about Thanos’s thirst for destruction and quest for the Infinity Stones to help him achieve his goal before we see flashes of what’s to […]
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Author S.L. Lahna has penned a novella that will appeal to fans of espionage thrillers, speculative fiction, and history. Find out what made them geek out while writing ‘The Silver Bullet Affair’!
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NASA Astronaut Anne McClain’s official photos demonstrate her work-life balance. Courtesy: Business Insider
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Reading Time: 1 minute Geek Daily Deals – Funko Pop Severus Snape for $10; get a digital tape with memory functions and never lose track of what you’ve measured. Funko POP Movies: Harry Potter – Severus Snape Action Figure: His patronus was the same as Harry’s mother’s! Check out the other Harry Potter figures from […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – get a LEGO Stormtrooper Minifigure Stormtrooper Alarm Clock for $20; HP ProBook Convertible Touchscreen Laptop Computer for $275. LEGO Star Wars 900213 Stormtrooper Kids Minifigure Light Up Alarm Clock: If Star Wars and LEGO are two of the primary design motifs in your kids’ room, then this […]
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In this month’s Between the Bookends, Mel dives into hard science and softer fantasy, Anika explores the world of personality psychology, and Sophie learns about Air Force One and creative writing.
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The Bear Hybrid combines FDA-determined Celliant technology and wrapped coils to offer a sleeping experience that heals and relaxes.
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Vale Professor Stephen Hawking. While the world will always know you as the amazing scientist, may your inspiration for future generations be your greatest legacy.
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