'Firefly' Returns to TV, Campaign for New Episodes Begins

Firefly to Air on Science Channel, with Extras Browncouats, rejoice: Firefly is coming back to TV. While the Science Channel will be airing the original (short-lived) lo-fi sci-fi series that made Nathan Fillion a...

Joss Whedon Directs The Avengers? Iron Man, Captain America, Thor

According to Deadline, fanboy favorite Joss Whedon is in final talks to direct The Avengers, the epic 2012 film that will feature Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris...

V Episode 1 Recap: We Are of Peace, Always

The remake of V had its Episode 1 premiere last night. Yeah, I watched it. I'm a huge fan of the original series, and the promo posters showed those big-ass motherships hovering over Vancouver, so how could I not...

Fireflies in decline as natural habitats are destroyed

The little blinking lights of fireflies are getting harder and harder to see lately.Urban delvelopment, pollution and artificial lights are all causing the numbers of the tiny insects to decline at a rapid...

It's Supposed to Fit: Assembling Your Space Robot

While assembling a massive space robot, zero-gravity technicians resorted to a DIY method employed by earthbound builders: just bang on it until it fits. The future is here, and it's more Firefly than Star...

Joss Whedon is Back with the Dollhouse

Joss Whedon, creator of the massively successful Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the less-so Firefly, is back with a new series, and, as before, it's not about a bunch of college students sharing an apartment or...

U.S. Army selects Airborne Aystems DragonFly and FireFly Systems

"DragonFly is a precision guided parachute delivery system that uses Global Positioning System (GPS) signals to steer up to 10,000 lbs of cargo; dropping supplies to troops in remote or dangerous areas. After being dropped from high altitude, DragonFly uses GPS and a...

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