Science Channel
7. March 2011 | 02:38Science Channel reruns ‘Firefly’
It’s not unusual for past failed series to get rerun on cable networks without much fanfare — anybody care that “Frasier” reruns start on Hallmark Channel in April? Didn’t think so — but news that Science Channel will rerun the 2002-03 Fox series “Firefly” beginning tonight at 8 brought a rush of blog posts and news items. (News Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 05:49:00)
Science Channel brightens schedule with ‘Firefly’
LOST ANGELES - Rabid fans of the defunct “Firefly” are cheering now that the Science Channel has resurrected the series. Starting Sunday, Joss Whedon’s series will begin with the two-hour pilot at 8 p.m. Not only will (News Source: Post-Bulletin - 22:32:11)
Magnetic Boy: Science Explains “Phenomenon”
The supposedly magnetic boy, Bogdan, from Serbia is not at all magnetic as science comes in, to explain the phenomenon. As reported by Science sites February 25, a genuine magnetic skin will attract any steel object even when something covers it up, like a shirt perhaps. (News Source: Batangas Today - 04:19:14)
Sy Fy Channel continues downward spiral into madness. Or is it just mediocrity?
Truth be told, I probably watch more science fiction these days on BBC America or Turner Classic Movies than I do on the Sy Fy Channel, Woody Bell, who once ran Warner Cable in Fayetteville, told me sometime in the mid-1990s that if he had his way, Fayetteville cable would never be offering the Sci Channel - as Sy Fy was known in those day. Shocked, I asked him why. I mean, every science fiction … (News Source: Arkansas Times - 16:53:41)
‘Firefly’: New eyes on old show?
Doc Jensen reflects as series begins reruns tonight. Plus: Exclusive peek at expert on show’s science (News Source: Entertainment Weekly - 23:07:14)
Explore the Wonders of the Universe
Almost exactly one year ago, a new documentary series made its debut on BBC Two. Wonders of the Solar System, presented by the then relatively unknown Professor Brian Cox with whom I share a hometown, captured the imagination of the nation and launched Cox as a new star in the world of popular science. […] (News Source: Wired News - 13:15:25)
Channel Islands ocean study program accepting applications
High school students from around the world will get to explore the ocean and other cultures at the same time in a summer program in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. (News Source: Ventura County Star - 01:44:00)
Summerland science teacher exploring new frontiers
Not only does Summerland science teacher Raja Gupta have the district science fair competition to help oversee on Monday and Tuesday at KVR Middle School, he’s also hoping to earn some bragging rights for himself at the national finals of the Iron Science Teacher competition. (News Source: Kelowna Capital News - 22:23:06)
Pop culture round-up: Jimmy Fallon does Charlie Sheen, Katee Sackhoff in ‘Powers’?, ‘Firefly’ returns
One more Charlie Sheen reference, but this one’s worth paying attention to; plus Brian Michael Bendis’ “Powers” gets greenlit for an FX pilot; and “Firefly” is back, with extra added science. (News Source: The Oregonian - 20:28:01)
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