William Shatner: Wrath of Khan
Capt. Kirk is still in command! This was evident in San Antonio recently as William Shatner held a packed house at the Tobin Center enthralled with his recollections of the…
Finding Another Habitable Planet
“The problem is monstrously hard.” That’s Dr. Scott Gaudi, speaking of the search for an Earth-like planet orbiting another star. “There is a whole host of information we need to…
Broadway on the Brain: Ruthless
What would an aspiring young actress do to get the lead role in a play? It depends on how Ruthless you are! That is the central issue in this parody…
Extremely Large Telescope: A Progress Report
At 39 metres in diameter, the mirror of Europe’s Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) will be the largest in the world. Scientists plan to begin serious observations with it around 2025,…
Astronomy in the 2030s
No one can predict what discoveries will be made in the 2030s, but we can say with some certainty what space-based telescopes will be used to make those discoveries. That…
We Are Not Alone: Nobel laureate in Austin
“Most modern scientists think we’re not alone,” said Dr. John Mather, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2006. He was referring to intelligent life elsewhere in the universe,…
Sondheim Musical: Pointillist or Pointless?
Stephen Sondheim premiered his play Sunday in the Park With George in 1984. It is the instantiation of art as a musical, being a stage play about George Suerat’s most…
Dead Men Tell No Tales
While the music of the 80s is near the top of everyone’s memory, plays from that decade have not made such an indelible mark on the cultural memory. On view…
Jake Tapper: Is Trump’s America the New Norm?
“The most powerful man in the world is trying to undermine us. We need to be purer than pure.” In an appearance at the LBJ Presidential Library, the ‘us’ Jake…
Dirty Laundry Offers Rare Clothing in Austin
The newest addition to the stores on 6th Street that help keep Austin weird is Dirty Laundry. Open since April 14, DL offers a range of very unusual items ranging…