Opportunity, the last surviving Mars rover, is approaching the rim of a vast crater to begin a fresh round of exploration. Driving commands sent up to Opportunity directed the six-wheel rover to make the final push toward Endeavour crater, a 14-mile (22-kilometer)-wide depression near the Martian equator that likely could be its final destination. At [...]
Abrams Considers Gay Character for Next "Trek"
Director J.J. Abrams says that for the upcoming Star Trek sequel, he'd consider taking the franchise where it's never been before.
"Eureka" Canceled

Syfy has done it again.
The cable outlet changed its mind on a final season for Eureka yesterday and has canceled the show.
Did the Final Scene of the Season Finale for Falling Skies Surprise You?
"Terra Nova" Will Only Produce 13 Episodes This Year
No matter how big a hit Fox's Terra Nova is, the first season order will only run 13-hours. We'll get a two-hour premiere and 12 episodes in the first season, says the production team. That's due to the difficulties with the shooting and post-production associated with the new Steven Spielberg produced show.
FBI Launches App To Help Find Missing Children
It's every parent's worst nightmare--a missing child.
But a new app from the FBI could help you be prepared for such an emergency, though hopefully you'll never need to use it.
Solar Flares Could Disrupt Your GPS
An 11-year peak in the solar cycle could lead to a bit of disruption in your GPS system this week.
A massive solar flare last week could disrupt radio communications, including devices that use Global Positioning System technology, such as cell phones, airplanes and car navigation systems.
"Apes" Rules at the Box Office
Rise of the Planet of the Apes rose to the top of the box-office this weekend, taking in $54 million in its opening weekend.
Slice of SciFi #348: News and Trivia
It's Monday and that means it's time for a little news and trivia to start your week!
This time, we'll look at whether or time time travel is possible, discuss how Marvel is trying to win the comic book war and we'll delve into the future of Eureka.
MacFarlane To Replace Sagan?!?
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has been tapped to replace Carl Sagan as the host a new series of Cosmos.
The series, Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey, has been given a 13 episode order and will debut in primetime in 2013.
"Amazing Spider-Man" Sequel Opening Date Set
Assuming we all survive the end of the world next year, Sony has already set the release date for the follow-up to next year's Amazing Spider-Man.
Sony claimed May 2, 2014 for the second installment in the rebooted franchise.
Slice of SciFi #347: Listener Feedback Show
It's Friday and time for our us to comment on your comments! Yes, it's the Listener Feedback Show!
This is the show where our loyal, adoring, and inquisitive fans and listeners get to hear us comment on their comments about our stories and comments... it's the Circle of Entertainment Life!
New "Doctor Who" Trailer

Here's a bit of good news--well, at least for Doctor Who fans.
The BBC has released a new trailer for season six, part 2.
"Mad Men" Price Hike Led to Darabont Leaving "Walking Dead"
Details surrounding Frank Darabont's abrupt departure from The Walking Dead have been few and far between. Darabont was on hand for the show's ComicCon panel only to leave a few days later, leading many to wonder exactly why and how he decided to exit.











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