Stephen Hawking, the Most Famous Physicist of His Time, Dies

ROBERT BARR / The Associated Press Mar 13, 2018 The acclaimed thinker and writer made his mark on the history of science despite being paralyzed for decades. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Automation, Climate Change and Donald Trump: What Kind of Future Are We In For?

By John Light / Moyers and Company Dec 7, 2016 Author Peter Frase combines science fiction and Marxist theory to imagine possible outcomes, for better and for worse. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

The Star Trek Fallacy

By John Feffer, TomDispatch Sep 17, 2015 Might it have been better for the universe as a whole if the Enterprise had never left earth and earth hadn’t meddled in matters beyond its own solar system? As our country contemplates future military interventions, as well as ambitious efforts to someday colonize other planets, Americans would be smart to address this fundamental question. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Leonard Nimoy’s Last Wishes for Israel and Palestine (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Feb 28, 2015 Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock on Star Trek, spoke out as a Jewish American in favor of a two-state solution and a divided Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Leonard Nimoy Inspired Millions and Will Continue to Do So

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 28, 2015 Like the iconic Mr. Spock, he was virtuous, wise and generous. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The U.S. Government Is Metamorphosing Into the Borg

By Subhankar Banerjee, ClimateStoryTellers Jul 22, 2013 Describing the U.S. government is becoming increasingly complicated: “petro–imperial," "coal–fired," "plutocratic," "oligarchic," "inverted totalitarian," "fascist," "propagandistic," "Big Brother.” Things are beginning to simplify though. Soon you’ll be able to refer to the institution with a single idea from "Star Trek": the Borg. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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‘The Daily Show’: Jon Stewart Rips ‘Incompetent’ Congress Over Sequester

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 5, 2013 On his program Monday night, Jon Stewart said that the sequester, which took effect Friday, was like an "autoerotic asphyxiation" for Congress. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Warp Speed Ahead?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 2, 2013 In case you missed it, in November, io9 reported that physicist Harold White was working on the concept for an engine that could transport a ship through space at warp speeds without violating Einstein’s law of relativity. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

USS Enterprise Captain Booted Over Video Scandal

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2011 Although the tawdry videos that cost U.S. Navy Capt. Owen Honors his position on the USS Enterprise as of Tuesday weren't exactly top secret before, they clearly had enough of a shelf life to generate a fresh scandal -- and to spur the Pentagon to tuck Honors away in an administrative post. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Newlywed Game’ Goes Gay With Sulu

Staff / Truthdig Sep 17, 2009 For the first time since its 1967 premiere, the "Newlywed Game" will feature a gay couple: George Takei of "Star Trek" and his husband of one year (and partner for 22) Brad Altman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Furloughs

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