LOL: When Life Gives you Lemons [Pic]

Cave Johnson, CEO of Aperture Science, has a lot of unhinged wisdom in that sideburned head of his. Hang this poster up to remind you not to let anyone, even life itself, kick you around. Red print on grungy, cracked-concrete looking background (reminiscent of Aperture’s crumbling 1950s walls). 11×17″ poster, digitally printed on heavy, high-quality […]


Underground worm a goldmine for astrobiology

A team of geoscientists have discovered a breed of tiny worms living around a mile below the surface of the earth. It’s already sparking speculation that this could show another way life might be able to exist on other planets. The Halicephalobus mephisto worm was discovered in a South African gold mine. It’s barely one-fiftieth […]

The [GAS] Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is June 19th and we know you’re still scrambling around trying to find the perfect gift, but that’s okay! Don’t panic. These are some of our favorite collectibles, quirky finds and fan gear, perfect for any geek guy. The Jayne Cobb Hat Everyone who loves Firefly knows about Jayne’s hat, and Ma Cobb’s […]

Planning a Weekend Trip to Mars? Get This Tent.

The problem with setting up permanent encampments on extraterrestrial bodies is simple: Earth is the only place we’ve found that supports life–at least the kinds we know about. Every force of nature works against us when it comes to building a home away from our planet.  The logistics of providing a team of space cowboys (and […]