Sci Fi Wire makes a convincing argument, in both authoritarian pie chart form and debatable exposition, as to why Star Trek is cool (again). But what’s missing from the chart? Two words: Lens flare . Man has long marveled at the bright and shiny. He obsesses over soft metals, like gold, because of their luster.

Sci Fi Wire makes a convincing argument, in both authoritarian pie chart form and debatable exposition, as to why Star Trek is cool (again). But what’s missing from the chart? Two words: Lens flare . Man has long marveled at the bright and shiny. He obsesses over soft metals, like gold, because of their luster. And diamonds, while hardened for industry, are more just as often if not more reserved for rings representing sacred vows

I’m happy to report that no amount of flares will fix the lovely campiness and amazing performances of William Shatner and Ricardo Montalbán in Star Trek . And thank the gods for that. [Thanks Genevieve]

“I once caught a fish this big. It was so great. My dad took a picture and…wait, was that a yawn? Am I keeping you up Lieutenant White Castle??” [more shots at io9 ]

In honor of the topic of Wired’s May issue—Mystery—I will try not to reveal too much about it. Maybe just enough to explain to you why you shouldn’t miss reading it. [ Wired ] The issue itself was formed, I’d guess, from the time Chris Anderson, Wired editor, saw JJ Abrams speak at TED about his mystery box. I was happy to have been able to contribute a small idea used in the TEST section, executed by Chris Hardwick , on snake oil gadgets.