From flying cars to hoverboards, and AI to lasers, we delve into 10 technologies from a list of iconic films and find out just how close we are to making each a reality

We've got the official list of the new Panasonic line-up for 2009. It's a mixed bag of low energy LCD and plasma, some spiffy wireless units and a very pretty ultra thin model that will knock your TV-loving socks off

We caught up with Karl Urban, who plays 'Bones' in the new Star Trek film. Karl gives us his thoughts on possible Trek sequels, being typecast, his favourite gadgets and the answer to those elusive Tron 2.0 rumours.

Coming to the Wii, Star Wars is.

Remakes don't always go down well, but JJ Abram's Star Trek is the rare example that defies expectations and delivers. Daniel Long boarded the new Enterprise and survived to tell the story.

If you're shopping for a new LCD or plasma TV you'll soon start noticing those familiar energy star stickers on flat screens.

Taking a page out of the popular science fiction series, scientists have managed to turn aluminium into a new transparent form of matter, after it was placed under extreme ultraviolent radiation.

Estimate of 900 million views largely based on 'informed approximation'.

May the force be with you.

Scientists have used the aptly named 'Very Large Telescope' in Chile to get one of the clearest views ever taken of the Arches Cluster, a cluster of young stars that teaches us much about our own Milky Way.

Trekkie fans can pay homage to their favourite show even while Skypeing, with the VoIP-capable Star Trek USB Communicator

Auction estimate of £16,000 vaporised.

Vendor claims to meet Energy Star 4.0 requirements with new PC line.

Golden oldies dominate the list.

To boldly go where no home cinema has been before....

100m stars and 200m galaxies at a mouseclick's distance.

Will Xbox Live ads enhance the user experience, as Microsoft says? Also: real DSLRs vs high quality compacts, weird Russian monorails, and an intruiging rumor for Australian Star Wars fans

Hubble and Herschel aren't the only star gazers in the universe. New born stars have been sighted at the centre of our own galaxy with the help of NASA's six year-old infrared telescope, the Spitzer

It's not just about the kids.

Incredible images and places to explore the stars of the night sky, photo albums of nebulae, galaxies, and breathtaking maps of the universe