Long Islanders, get ready for an incredible celestial show tonight! The Hunter Supermoon, the largest and brightest full moon of 2024, is set to rise, […]
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Six Observatories You Can Go To See the Universe Through a Telescope on Long Island
If the recent astronomical events have you curious about our universe and what you can see from Long Island then we’ve got a treat for […]
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS to Light Up Long Island Skies Starting This Weekend
Long Island stargazers, get ready! A rare celestial event is upon us as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) makes its closest approach to Earth this weekend. […]
From Chemistry Lab to Con: Long Island Teacher’s Passion for Pokémon Creates a Catalyst for Successful TCG Shows
Somehow, convention organizer Rebecca Seepersad – a high school chemistry teacher by day – found just the right formula to create a super successful trading […]
Brooklyn Indie Comic Shop, Desert Island, Defies Odds, Surpasses Fundraising Goal to Stay Put
Brooklyn’s beloved indie comic shop, Desert Island, has not only met but far exceeded its fundraising goal to remain in its Williamsburg location, raising an […]
Ultimate Guide to Long Island Cons For 2025
No matter what universe you call home (we’ll take them all, thank you!), Long Island’s 2025 conventions are your gateway to geekdom. Whether you’re suiting […]
Cosplay on Long Island: The Thrill and Challenges of Transforming into Your Favorite Characters
Long Islanders talked to SciFiSland.com about cosplay. From professional actresses to hobbyists, dressing up as your favorite character is a passion that transcends just putting […]
Critical Hit! The Twenty-Sided Tavern Levels Up D&D In An Audience-Powered Off-Broadway Adventure
David Carpenter, co-creator and executive producer of Off-Broadway production, The Twenty-Sided Tavern, has taken a long journey to bring Dungeons & Dragons to the stage […]
Long Island Doctor Who Con 2024: Bigger On the Inside and Ready to Expand for 2025
The 2024 Long Island Doctor Who conference is one for the books. Three days of programs that included guest panels, meet and greets with the […]
BNL Scientists Smash Particles, Discover Heavy Antimatter Nucleus
Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have made a groundbreaking discovery—the heaviest antimatter nucleus ever detected, dubbed antihyperhydrogen-4. This exotic particle, […]