Scientific American is a popular science magazine, published (first weekly and later monthly) since August 28, 1845, making it one of the oldest continuously published magazines in the United States. It brings articles about new and innovative research to the amateur and lay audience.

Scientific American (informally abbreviated to "SciAm") had a monthly circulation of roughly 555,000 US and 90,000 international as of December 2005. It is not a peer-reviewed scientific journal, such as Nature; rather, it is a forum where scientific theories and discoveries are explained to a broader audience. In the past scientists interested in fields outside their own areas of expertise made up the magazine's target audience. Now, however, the publication is aimed at educated general readers who are interested in scientific issues.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (ST:TNG or TNG) is a science fiction television series, part of the Star Trek universe created by Gene Roddenberry. Set in the 24th century – about 80 years after the original Star Trek – Star Trek: The Next Generation features a new crew and a new starship Enterprise.