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The Brain Uploading Trope In Science Fiction, Explained
Of all the ill-advised ways to cheat death, some choose to download their consciousness into a sturdier form.
Star Trek: Best Villain In Each Series
Every Star Trek series has brought incredible antagonists to the small screen, but every show has at least one standout villain.
Star Trek: How Does Geordi La Forge's Visor Work?
LeVar Burton's beloved Next Generation character is known for his strange eyewear, but how does that classic piece of tech function?
Star Trek: What Are The Different Types Of Torpedoes?
When Starfleet needs to do battle with an enemy ship, they have a variety of self-propelled explosives at their disposal.
Star Trek: 10 Ideas We Want To See In An RPG
Star Trek has some of the richest lore out there, which would make it the perfect candidate for a triple-A RPG.
Star Trek: Disruptors, Explained
This classic sci-fi series isn't about violence, but that doesn't mean the people of the universe are unarmed.
Star Trek: Why Was Tom Paris Demoted On Voyager?
While Voyager was lost in the Delta Quadrant, pilot Tom Paris was demoted from Lieutenant to Ensign. Here's what led to his drop in rank.
Star Trek: The Andorian Race, Explained
These blue-skinned aliens have changed a lot since their debut in the sixties.
Star Trek: What Is A Bat'leth?
The Klingons are born warriors who take battle very, very seriously. Here's how they made the bat'leth one of Star Trek's most iconic weapons.
Star Trek: Jonathan Frakes Teases 'Very, Very Funny' Lower Decks And Strange New Worlds Crossover
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is gearing up for an appearance from some unlikely Lower Decks guest stars in a hilarious crossover.
Star Trek: Who Are The Founders?
Not much is known about the Founders of the Dominion, aside from the chaos they stirred in Star Trek while trying to enforce galactic order.
The "They Look Like Us Now" Trope in Science Fiction, Explained
Horrific aliens and dangerous robots may look scary, but they can be a lot more frightening when they take on more familiar forms.
William Shatner Once Did Stand Up Comedy As Captain Kirk (And It Didn't Go Well)
William Shatner shares the one time his iconic role as Star Trek's Captain Kirk wasn't so well received, and it involves stand-up comedy.
Star Trek: The Vidiian Race, Explained
As one of the three big antagonists from Voyager, this alien species is driven to horrible violence by a plague.
Star Trek: The Jem'Hadar, Explained
The Jem’Hadar may have been the scariest species in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but they also had the saddest backstory in the franchise.
Star Trek: Miles O'Brien's Time Travel, Explained
In Star Trek DS9, Chief Engineer Miles O'Brien once went toe-to-toe with time itself. Here's why it was one of the coolest moments in the franchise!
Star Trek: Was Garak A Spy Or A Simple Tailor?
On any given day, Garak was either just a shop owner or someone with a devious past. Nevertheless, Star Trek fans had fun trying to figure him out.
Star Trek: What is the Oldest Species?
There are a lot of characters and species in the Star Trek franchise, but the mysterious Vedala are the oldest known to the Federation.
Star Trek: The Kazon Race, Explained
This race of warriors tends to split into sects and fight over resources.