Happy Birthday to Terry Pratchett!
Beloved Discworld author, Terry Pratchett (Sir Terence John David Pratchett, OBE) was born on this date in 1948, in Buckinghamshire, England. As a young man, Pratchett wrote on his website, he wanted to…
Read moreMystery Air Objects Seen in Sky Over L.A.
So read the Los Angeles Times headline on the morning of February 25, 1942, the day of the Battle of Los Angeles, also known as the Los Angeles Air Raid. It’s an…
Read moreReece Puddington: The Boy with Superhero Courage
Reece Puddington lives in Whitstable, Kent, England with his parents and three siblings. He loves to play Call of Duty, Assasins’ Creed, Uncharted, and Lego games. He’s a fan of Marvel and DC comics, and…
Read moreDavid Gerrold Turns 70
We at Krypton Radio would like to wish David Gerrold a very happy 70th birthday! Gerrold is an icon in the sci-fi community, known for his work as a screenwriter and…
Read moreRemembering DeForest Kelley
On this date in 1920, Jackson DeForest Kelley was born in Atlanta, the son of a Baptist minister. I spoke with Bjo Trimble — best-known in fandom as “The Woman…
Read moreThe Human Brain Project: Science From Fiction
Once again, science is taking a stab at catching up with science fiction. In an ambitious undertaking, the Human Brain Project (HBP), an international … well, brain trust, under the…
Read moreUnraveling the Mysteries of Mussels
Looking at a plate of steamed mussels, it’s hard to imagine anything impressive about the plain little creatures. Yet, researchers at MIT have discovered that mussels may offer the key…
Read moreAnita Versus The Troll Horde
When the threats of violence – including rape and murder – began, Anita Sarkeesian got much more than she bargained for. Sarkeesian, author of the blog Feminist Frequency, recently announced a Kickstarter…
Read moreHistoric Library Devastated By Irene
The town of Upper Jay, New York sits 837 feet above sea level, at the foot of the Adirondack mountains, and six hours’ drive from the coast. They were not…
Read moreBorders: Down For the Count
The Borders store in Canoga Park, California was uncharacteristically busy for a Tuesday morning, and the phone was ringing continually. A store employee kept her calm smile on as she…
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