Millions of nerdy kids who grew up in the 1980s could only find the components they needed at local Radio Shacks, and the stores were like a lifeline to a better world where everybody understood computers. Annalee Newitz 1980scomponentcomputer share on social
What can we expect from this latest crop of indie directors who have been sucked into the franchise factory? I'm especially curious about 'Star Wars,' which will feature an all-indie crew after J. J. Abrams finishes with 'Episode VII.' Annalee Newitz abramcropcrow share on social
When you consider that our technology has advanced from the first telephones to smart phones in roughly a century, it's easy to understand why it seems like tomorrow is arriving faster than it ever did. Annalee Newitz advancearrivecentury share on social
Critics have called alien epic 'Avatar' a version of 'Dances With Wolves' because it's about a white guy going native and becoming a great leader. But Avatar is just the latest scifi rehash of an old white guilt fantasy. Annalee Newitz alienavatarcall share on social
There can be problems with extended families, and it can get a little close for comfort. But for the younger generations, it's clear that this option is becoming almost as appealing as living alone. Annalee Newitz appealclearclose Change image and share on social
The myth that young people should leave the nest at 18, never to return, started with iconic American Benjamin Franklin. Annalee Newitz americanbenjaminfranklin Change image and share on social
Science fiction is exciting because it promises to show the world and the universe from perspectives radically unlike what we've seen before. Annalee Newitz excitfictionhave Change image and share on social
To understand the future properly, it's crucial that we listen to geologists as often as we do computer scientists. Annalee Newitz computercrucialfuture Change image and share on social
Max Brooks' novel 'World War Z' is one of the greatest zombie stories ever written, partly for reasons that make it basically unfilmable. Annalee Newitz basicallybrookgreat Change image and share on social
Capitalism is, fundamentally, an economic system that promotes inequality. Annalee Newitz capitalismeconomicfundamentally Change image and share on social
