Advances In RoboDog Technology
Wow, DARPA and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory’s LS3 robot program (Legged Squad Support System) has made some strides… literally, judging by this video of its BigDog robot (and it’s… more
Talking With “Robot Chicken”‘s Matthew Senreich and Zeb Wells
In 2005, friends Seth Green and Matthew Senreich created a lightning-quick sketch comedy show using stop-motion animated toys. The show was Robot Chicken, and, despite its humble beginnings, it’s grown… more
Interview with “Futurama” EP David X. Cohen
It’s not often that a series can be off the air for longer than it was on the air and then come back as strong as ever, with only… more
MST3K Gets a Shout from “Sally Forth”
You would be forgiven for thinking that the world of newspaper comic strips holds no interest for anyone under the age of decomposition. After all, who reads newspapers anymore? But… more
Jaeger Meisters, Killer Kaiju – The “Pacific Rim” Viral Marketing Begins
We’ve been hearing a lot about Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim, usually laced with expletives if it’s coming from his mouth (“Giant fucking monsters versus giant fucking robots!” is his… more
Nerdist’s Great Cyber Monday Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway
Santa Nerdist is coming to town! You want presents; we got ‘em – about $5,000 worth. So for one lucky contestant, all your seasonal shopping has already been done… moreSpace Opera, Please Come Back
The announcement of new Star Wars movies the other week filled me with a bit of trepidation, but mostly a lot of childlike excitement. I’m not merely excited for… more
Interview: StarTalker Neil deGrasse Tyson
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is like the science teacher you wish you’d had back in high school: the guy who not only knows the curriculum inside and out but knows… more
