As World War II came to a close with mushroom clouds over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the impact that science and technology would have on the continued security of our world became catastrophically apparent. A top-secret residential development was commissioned, one that would serve to protect and nurture America's most valuable intellectual resources. A community was created to rival the most idyllic of America's small towns, with one major difference: this town would never appear on any maps. At least, none that haven't been classified "eyes only" by the Pentagon.
Thus, the town of Eureka was born. But for all its familiar, small-town trappings, things in this secret hamlet are anything but ordinary. At the intersection, where human frailty and super-science collide, Eureka begins….
Gosh darn it. Missed out again. Must remember to write and submit that Sci Fi novel again. Oh well. To those who did figuratively put pen to paper and produce some Sci Fi literature this year, a huge congratulations. To those nominated for a Hugo Award, even more congratulations are in order. Congrats especially to Shaun Tan, whose 'The Lost Thing' short film is nominated for a Hugo, and he's...
Sudden muteness, human bioluminescence and taps running blood cause many of Eureka's citizens to believe that they are the victims of a Biblical plague.
Prometheus opens in Australia in just a few short weeks - June 8, to be exact. It's incredible to think that the journey that has been the anticipation to this movie is almost over. Entertainment Weekly got the scoop with some great pics from the set of Prometheus, which they combined with an interview with scriptwriter Damon Lindelof. He gives quite a bit of information about the philosophy...
An unscheduled launch presents trouble for the gang, as Zane and Fargo are stuck in space and all the electronics in Eureka are fried. While in space Fargo shares something about Jo to Zane.
Some sort of device that can download TV programmes that have aired perhaps 2 years ago that it is impossible to get in Australia.
In a strange and wonderful 'life mimics art' moment, the University of Queensland is planning on building a Eureka style town on the fringe of western Brisbane. The Courier Mail reports that the University is seeking approval from Brisbane City Council and the Queensland State Government to build a township for around 10,000 people - where up to 4500 elite scientists from around the globe can gather...
A research project on invisibility returns to haunt Eureka. Carter and Zoe become tangled in a web of strange occurrences that lead to Carter's disappearance, and the possibility that he might never return.