Articles by Robin Burks
Review: The Martian Notifier Watch is Simple, Stylish and Affordable
Wearable technology is all the rage now, but most smart watches are expensive and come with features we'll never use. However, the Martian Notifier watch keeps things simple, while also being stylish and affordable.
Should We Go to the Moon Before Mars? These Astronauts Think So
Both NASA astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield believe that before we focus on sending manned space missions to Mars, we should first explore possible missions to the moon.
Watch a Homeless Astronaut Try to Reach The Moon in Short Film 'Shoot for the Moon'
Watch 'Shoot for the Moon,' a five-minute short film from Shut Up Infinity about a homeless, but ambitious astronaut who will go to great lengths to reach Earth's closest celestial neighbor.
Go Behind the Scenes Before Tonight's 'Agent Carter' Premiere
Just in time for its premiere episode tonight, 'Agent Carter' is giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the series with interviews with the showrunner and producer, as well as with series star Hayley Atwell.
Five Reasons Why You Should Watch ABC's 'Galavant'
What do you get when you cross the musical stylings of Monty Python with the humor of Mel Brooks? The answer to that could be ABC's new musical comedy 'Galavant.' Here's wny you should watch.
This Cosplayer 3-D Printed His Own 'Arkham Origins' Batsuit
Although 3-D printing at home is still a relatively new concept, one UK cosplayer figured out how to use the technology in his favor by printing a batsuit, the costume worn by Batman in video game 'Arkham Origins.'
The Top 10 Space Missions We're Looking Forward To In 2015
The new year is upon us and that means a host of space exploration missions are now right around the corner. Here are some of the most important missions scheduled for this year.
Turns Out Benedict Cumberbatch Is Related to Richard III
Benedict Cumberbatch might be playing Richard III soon, but there's a twist to the plot and historical character: a genealogist recently discovered that Cumberbatch is related to the infamous English king.
Can The Body Really Adapt In Space? Two Astronauts Will Spend a Year On The ISS And Find Out
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Michael Komienko will spend an entire year on the International Space Station to study the effects of long-term space flight on the body and mind.
This Is How An Innovative School Integrated Coding Into All Of Its Courses
Meet Beaver Country Day School, the first school in the U.S. to integrate computer coding into its core curriculum. Here, high school students learn programming while also studying everything from English to math to drama.
Watch the Quadrantid Meteor Shower Ring in the New Year This Weekend
The first meteor shower of the year arrives this weekend, ringing in the New Year for skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere. Here's how you can watch the Quandrantids as it peaks.
Sony Showcases 15 for '15: the Hottest Games Exclusive to PlayStation 4 This Year
This year, 2015, could be the year of the PlayStation 4. The company recently released a video highlighting 15 of the biggest games, both indie and AAA titles, coming to the console this year.
Russian Company Plans to Build Base on the Moon
A Russian company plans to build a $9.7 billion manned base on the moon amidst new interest in exploring Earth's nearest celestial neighbor. The project could begin as early as 2030.
Concept Art from the Alien Movie That Never Was
Last night, 'District 9' director Neill Blomkamp posted concept art for a possible 'Alien' movie. Although Blomkamp wasn't officially working on the film franchise, the art is still undeniably gorgeous.
What's It Like to Work with Elon Musk? Not All That Great, Actually
An anonymous SpaceX engineer recently took to Quora and answered the burning question, "What's it like to work for Elon Musk?" The answer might surprise you: it's demanding and downright hard.
Early Venus Possibly Had Oceans of Carbon Dioxide
Although modern Venus is an odd planet, ancient Venus was even stranger: scientists now believe the planet once contained oceans of carbon dioxide that eventually shaped the Venus we know today.
Why Do We See Faces And Mysterious Objects On The Surfaces of Other Planets?
Although the most recent claim from conspiracy theorists is that a coffin appears in a photo taken by the Mars Curiosity rover, it's probably really just a psychological event called pareidolia.
Researchers Watch 'Star Trek' To Study Cardiac Arrest in the 24th Century
How do study likely medical conditions in the future? One scientific team turned to watching episodes of 'Star Trek' to learn more about incidents of cardiac arrest in the 24th century.
NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Closes In On Dwarf Planet Ceres
NASA's Dawn spacecraft is now in its approach phase to dwarf planet Ceres. When it reaches the planet in March 2015, Dawn will be the first spacecraft to ever orbit two planetary bodies.
Take A Look At Concept Art From Gore Verbinski's Unproduced 'BioShock' Movie
Although it's unlikely we'll ever see a BioShock movie, conceptual artist Kasra Farahani, who worked on art for the unproduced Gore Verbinski film, recently released concept art that features Little Sisters and Big Daddies.
The Bank Of England Uses Social Media To Set Interest Rates
Although it's an old institution and the eighth oldest bank in the world, the Bank of England is embracing the new age, by using social media to find economic trends to help it set interest rates.
This 'Destiny' Player Played Crota's End Raid Alone With Game's Worst Weapon
In a display of patience and sheer bravery (or perhaps stupidity), one 'Destiny' player decided to play Crota's End, a notoriously difficult raid in the game, alone. And he did it with what's considered the game's worst weapon.
Finally! PlayStation Network Back Online After Three-Day Outage
Although Sony's PlayStation Network suffered severe down-time after a DDoS attack over the holidays, the network is now back up and fully running, according to both Sony and PlayStation gamers.
The Science of Procrastination and How To Stop It
The beginning of a New Year may signal us to make resolutions to stop procrastinating. But how can we stop doing something that has its roots in our psychological makeup?
The ISS Is Visible This Weekend, Here's How To Watch For It
The International Space Station is visible from tonight through the weekend, especially for those on the West Coast. Here's when you will find it in the night sky and how to look for it.
Jenna Coleman Confirms She's In For Another Season of 'Doctor Who'
Although the fate of Jenna Coleman's 'Doctor Who' character, Clara, hung in the balance during last night's Christmas episode of the series, Coleman confirmed that she has signed on for another season of the series.
First Scientific Report Shows Effectiveness of Police Wearing Body Cameras
The first scientific research studying the use of police body cameras was recently published and shows that body cameras both prevent excessive use of force by police, as well as abusive behavior aimed at police.
Watch Disney Research's Trippy Experimental Film 'Lucid Dreams of Gabriel'
Disney Research recently released their highly anticipated short film, 'Lucid Dreams of Gabriel.' The film pushes the limits of what technology can do, including experimental use of high frame-rate and motion effects.
Santa's Evil Sidekick Krampus Is Making A Comeback
You better watch out: the Austrian Alpine tradition of Santa's evil counterpart, Krampus, is not only alive and well, but also becoming popular in other parts of the world, as well.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Shows Us How To Take Photographs From Space
Astronaut and musician Chris Hadfield took some amazing and breathtaking photos from space during his time on the International Space Station. In this new video, he explains how he did it.
