After two previous launch attempts were scrubbed, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft successfully lifted off with astronauts on board for the first time. The launch took place […]
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Trek Long Island 2 Beams Into Hauppauge
The sequel to Trek Long Island might just go down among the great ones. The second act to one of Long Island’s only Star Trek […]
Get Ready for Manhattanhenge 2024: A Unique New York City Phenomenon
Manhattanhenge is a twice-annual event where the setting sun aligns perfectly with Manhattan’s street grid, creating a breathtaking spectacle of light. This phenomenon, often compared […]
Five Makers You Will Meet At Long Island Maker Faire in Port Jeff on June 8th
Called “The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth,” Maker Faire Long Island returns to Port Jefferson on Saturday, June 8th for its seventh year, showcasing […]
Cosplayers, Comics, & More! Cradle-Con Kicks Off Con Season on Long Island
Cradle-Con, the first major multi-day con of 2024 on Long Island kicked off on May 18th and there were creators, vendors, games, and cosplayers galore. […]
May the Snacks Be with You: Star Wars Meets OREO in Limited Edition Cookie Release
You MUST fulfill your destiny. With cookies! In a galaxy not so far away (your local grocery store), OREO and Lucasfilm have joined forces to […]
Cradle-Con 2024: The Sky’s The Limit For Sci-Fi Fans at The Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Annual Gathering
At the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, where the spirit of aviation meets the wonders of pop culture, there’s an event that every […]
HurriCon 2024: A Comic Con with Heart and History
In the world of Long Island’s geek culture (which is our bread and butter here at SciFiSland.com), a hidden gem shines brightly as an Infinity […]
Trek Long Island Founder Stefanie Gangone Embodies Ideals of Star Trek: Being Bold and Kind
Trek Long Island 2 will take place Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge. We spoke with Stefanie Gangone, […]
Ant-Man and Superman Techniques at BNL Achieve Atomic-Scale X-Ray Imaging of Gallium Atoms
In a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Surrey and the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), a new frontier […]