Articles by Robin Burks
Rosetta Could Soon Start New Mission To Find Philae Lander
When the Philae Lander lost power last year after a tricky landing on Comet 67P, Rosetta wasn't able to find its location. Now, Rosetta may hunt for Philae, but not without some risks.
'Arrow' Preview: Burning Questions We Want Answered
Episode 11 of 'Arrow' didn't pull any punches and not only brought Oliver Queen back from the dead, but also introduced a bad guy. But who is this new villain and how is Oliver alive?
Stephen Amell Launches New Charity Campaign, Sinceriously
After successfully raising funds for cancer charities through his 'F*** Cancer' campaign, actor Stephen Amell ('Arrow') recently launched a new fundraising campaign that he's calling 'Sinceriously.' Proceeds go to two specific charities.
'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Tampon Scene Probably Would Have Looked Like This
Fans of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' were disappointed when the director announced that the infamous tampon scene in the book wouldn't appear onscreen. However, someone animated a video of what that scene might have looked like.
NASA Telescope Seeks Out Dust Near Earth-Like Planets
NASA's Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer is searching the skies not for stars, but for the dust that surrounds stars to find those solar systems with less dust for better imaging of planets.
CBS Casts 'Glee's' Melissa Benoist As Supergirl
CBS announced today that it has finally cast the lead actress for its upcoming 'Supergirl' series. The network states that Melissa Benoist ('Glee,' 'Whiplash') will step into the role of Kara, aka Supergirl.
'The Flash' Preview: Who Is The Pied Piper?
In the preview for next week's episode of The CW's 'The Flash,' we get our first good look at Barry Allen's new nemesis, Pied Piper. But who exactly is he?
4Chan Founder Chris "moot" Poole Retires From Site
After over a decade, 4chan founder and manager Chris "moot" Poole announced today that he plans on stepping down from the online message board site, retiring as the site's sole administrator.
'Gotham' Season 1: What Happens Next?
A lot happened during the previous two episodes of 'Gotham,' but there's still the rest of season 1 to go. What happens next? We take a look at what's in store for the city.
Japanese Firm Plans To Build An Underwater City
Japanese engineering firm Shimizu is making plans for the construction of the world's first underwater city, similar to BioShock's Rapture, although probably without the splicers, Big Daddies and Little Sisters.
New Theory Suggests That Our Galaxy Is One Big Wormhole
In working with new theories about dark matter, physicists recently proposed that the Milky Way could just be a wormhole acting as a 'galactic transport system,' similar to the space-time tunnel in 'Interstellar.'
5 Awesome Science Documentaries You Can Stream On Netflix Right Now
Netflix isn't just about catching up on shows like 'Breaking Bad' or watching indie movies. The service also features a long list of great documentaries, including these five that are all about science.
'The Hobbit' Fan Edit Proves That The Story Probably Works Better As One Film
One fan of 'The Hobbit' recently got creative with the trilogy of films, cutting them all down and merging them together into a single four-hour film, proving that maybe Peter Jackson should have done the same.
Netflix February 2015: Find Out What's Being Removed From Streaming
With the end of January, 2015 quickly approaching, we all know what that means: movies and TV series drop off Netflix like flies. Here's our list of what's leaving Netflix next month.
Google May Invest In SpaceX's Satellite Internet Project
In a commitment to deliver Internet to poor and underserved areas of the world, Google could invest in Elon Musk's SpaceX Internet satellite project, which will use space-based satellites for delivering Internet access.
Sony's 'Powers' Series Arriving In March On PlayStation Network
Sony announced today that its highly-anticipated comic book series 'Powers' will finally see its debut in March on the PlayStation Network. The series first episode is free, with the rest of the season available to PlayStation Plus members.
'The Flash' Season 1: What Happens Next?
The CW's 'The Flash,' gave us much to ponder last year with its mid-season finale. Thankfully the series returns this week, but what happens next? Here's what we know so far.
BioShock Fish Tank Brings Rapture To Your Goldfish
One Reddit user made his own 10-gallon BioShock-inspired fish tank, recreating Rapture for his home aquarium, complete with a Big Daddy and Little Sister, for his sole fish, a Betta.
NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Takes New Photo Of Ceres
NASA's Dawn spacecraft recently took a new photo of Ceres as it journeys closer the dwarf planet. Dawn is the first spacecraft set to visit Ceres, having already paid a visit to Vesta.
Amazon Plans To Produce And Release Original Movies
Amazon Studios announced today that the company plans to produce and release at least 12 movies per year, both in theaters and on its Prime Instant Video online streaming service.
Elon Musk Plans On Developing Internet Service On Mars
Not only has SpaceX's Elon Musk promised to put men on the surface of Mars in 10 years, he's also making plans to make sure that the first Mars colony has good Internet access.
Zoe Quinn Launches Network To Help Victims Of GamerGate And Other Online Abuse
Zoe Quinn, the video game developer first targeted by Gamergate harassment, recently joined up with game developer Alex Lifschitz to launch Crash Override, a network devoted to helping those suffering from online bullying and abuse.
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Spots Long-Lost Rover On The Red Planet
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter recently discovered the UK's Beagle 2 space lander, marking the location of the probe that was lost over 10 years ago after touching down on the red planet.
Is The 'Poltergeist' Remake A Kids' Movie?
In a recent interview, 'Poltergeist' remake star Sam Rockwell stated that the new film focuses more on the character of the child (this time, a boy) and that it's probably more of a kids movie.
New 'Supernatural' Trailer: Is Dean Going Full-On Monster Again?
In the mid-season finale of 'Supernatural,' we saw Dean's Mark of Cain made him do some monstrous deeds. Is the monster here to stay? That's the question of the hour in this new promo trailer.
Review: Amazon's 'The Man In The High Castle' Is Compelling And Surreal
Amazon's pilot for 'The Man in the High Castle,' based on the Phillip K. Dick novel, is often horrifying, all too real and fascinating. But is it good enough to become a series?
Syfy Releases First Trailer For Space Opera 'The Expanse'
Last year, Syfy committed itself to offering more science fiction on its network, and in keeping with that, the company recently released the trailer for its new space drama series, 'The Expanse.'
Spotify Organizes Hackathon With 50 Percent Women Participants
Music streaming service Spotify recently hosted a hackathon focused on bringing more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Of all participants in the event, 50 percent were women.
Amazon Releases Its First Series Of Original Pilots For 2015
Amazon Studios' first pilot season of 2015 is officially here! Today, the company released pilot episodes for 13 original comedy, drama, documentaries and kids shows on its Amazon Instant Video streaming platform.
Interview: How Syfy's 'Helix' Stays Dark And Scary
Syfy's 'Helix' begins its second season this week, but how does the show stay scary? According to series showrunner Steven Maeda and star Neil Napier, it has a lot to do with a change of scenery and a new virus.
