Category Archives: Stargate

More reasons to love Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Posted on 12 November 2009 by Mika

Check out the clip titled “Earth Not Good for Life”. You can see why we had enough to chat about on set when filming “Brain Storm”.

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Stargate: Universe, “Air”

Posted on 3 October 2009 by Mika

Did you see the premiere last night? No? If you’re stateside, SyFy is streaming episodes, and for others in northern lands of snow & Stargates, Space has our backs. Once you decide you love the series, iTunes will let you … Continue reading →

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Stargate: Universe is coming!

Posted on 25 September 2009 by Mika

I’ve finally figured out how to watch the premiere of Stargate: Universe despite my lack of both T.V. and cable. Sure, I’ll be a bit delayed and watching in lower-resolution, but I’ll still get to watch!

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The Physics of “Brain Storm”

Posted on 23 November 2008 by Mika

Stargate: Atlantis, “Brain Storm,” is the last episode of the series for which I was a physics consultant for Props. That means anywhere you see science-scribbles is my handwriting, not that I vetted the script for science. I need to … Continue reading →

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a little comment here, a little comment there…

Posted on 17 September 2008 by Mika

Laura writes: “I’m gonna be utterly shameless now and ask a favour: I’m trying to help out my old physics teacher with some outreach and mentoring of students and I’m rapidly running out of ideas; could I link your blog … Continue reading →

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Hi, Joe’s readers!

Posted on 15 September 2008 by Mika

Mika & Director Martin Wood: hanging out in McKay’s apartment in “The Last Man”. I’m glad you had fun with the Q&A, and are investigating some of the links! It’s a rare sunny day in Vancouver so I’m heading out … Continue reading →

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Stargate: Atlantis — interview on Joe Mallozzi’s blog

Posted on 14 September 2008 by Mika

My interview/Q&A is up on Joe’s blog. For some reason his version of wordpress doesn’t play nicely with mine, so all my pretty formatting disappeared. Ain’t it always the way? I’ll post the pretty version here after he’s gone on … Continue reading →

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Job Title: Astrophysicist

Posted on 1 October 2007 by Mika

I recently scored what is perhaps the coolest after-school gig ever: physics consultant for the TV series Stargate: Atlantis. And this is why you always do your orbital dynamics homework, kids. update 8/17/09: okay, why is this particular post getting … Continue reading →

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