You know that scene in the film Contact where the “Machine” is spooling up, its three spinning rings kicking out crazy light and an electromagnetic field powerful enough to pitch nearby Navy ...

For decades, the concept of faster-than-light travel has fueled the imaginations of science fiction enthusiasts, with Star Trek's warp drive standing as a prominent example. But could this fantastical ...

Joshua Kristian McCoy is a freelance writer and film critic from the United States. He is a lifelong film buff, a voting member of the Georgia Film Critics Association, a tournament-winning Smash Bros ...

There is no evidence that aliens are flying around the galaxy in starships powered by faster-than-light warp drives – but if they were, we could detect such a ship breaking down using our current ...

Star Trek's iconic warp drive, once pure science fiction, is now inspiring real-world astrophysicists. Scientists are developing theoretical models that could enable faster-than-light travel by ...