From Buffy to Firefly, geek hero Joss Whedon's retired TV franchises still command a loyal following online, where fan filmmakers churn out quality sequels and parodies on shoestring budgets. Annalee Newitz reports from Seattle.
The last Luddite column resulted in a welter of e-mail, so we'll stay on topic for another week. Commentary by Tony Long, with a little help from his friends.
Thanks to static electricity, a simple trip down a plastic slide can fry a cochlear implant. But there might be a way to dampen the surge. By Randy Dotinga.
The Mona Lisa is one high-maintenance painting. Moving her just a few meters costs a cool $5.9 million. Forbes.com takes a look at the shenanigans involved in moving other pricey pieces of art.
New website la la lets fans trade used discs amongst themselves, and claims it will give artists a piece of each transaction. The record industry isn't exactly thrilled.
In a blow to the EFF, the judge overseeing the group's surveillance lawsuit against AT&T will review the government's classified evidence that the case must be dismissed to preserve national security. Plus: 27B Stroke 6.
