How James Cawley is Reviving Star Trek with “New Voyages”

Inside a small studio in upstate New York, a crew of die-hard Star Trek fans are keeping the science-fiction series alive. Led by former Elvis Presley impersonator James Cawley, several professional actors and volunteers are producing a new series called “Star Trek: New Voyages,” which features Captain Kirk and Spock as they venture onward into space. The show’s detailed set replicas and authentic storylines have …

Is Your Halloween Costume Offensive?

Choosing an appropriate Halloween costume shouldn’t be that difficult but, each year, a select few find a way to take it too far. And with the watchful eye of social media documenting nearly everything around us, it’s easier than ever to end up trending on Twitter—for all the wrong reasons. Finding a funny way to satirize our society can get a little tricky for some. …

How Virtual Reality Can Help With Dieting

At Tokyo University’s Cyber Interface Lab, researchers are exploring the ways virtual reality can influence the way we see, taste and experience different foods. Using a head-mounted camera and virtual reality display, scientist Takuji Narumi has found a way to give a single cookie five distinct flavors, just by manipulating the way it looks and smells. He’s also experimented with portion control, using the headset …