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Phasers -- the weapons Starfleet personnel carry and use in the "Star Trek" universe -- are more versatile and useful than you may think they are.

"Star Trek" fans have long been familiar with the concept of stardates, but how do they really work, and are they based on a real-world calendar system?

Replicators can be considered the lifeblood of most "Star Trek" vessels. However, fans may want to learn more about how they truly function.

The holodeck is one of the coolest pieces of sci-fi tech across the entire "Star Trek" franchise. But what is the science that makes the thing operate?

The tricorder is arguably the most important gadget in the entire "Star Trek" franchise, but how exactly do they operate?

"Star Wars" just wouldn't be the same without hyperspace. As iconic as the lightspeed travel is, however, do we really understand how it works?

Fans see bacta tanks all throughout "Star Wars" media, but how does the healing technology actually work and is it better than conventional medical equipment?

Everyone knows Star Wars characters frequently use blasters, but how do the weapons work? And, more importantly, why are they so inaccurate?

The Green Lantern Corps is one of the most powerful armies in fiction, armed with their power rings. But who are they and how do those rings work?

While we won't get to see Joel build a nail bomb or hurl a Molotov cocktail, "The Last of Us" Episode 9 finally gifts us with co-op mechanics from the game.

The technology behind "Star Trek's" transporters is pretty frightening when you stop and think about what they actually do to the user's body.

Wake Forest University Professor of Physics Dr. Jed Mackosko was kind enough to turn his scientific eye on Starlight's powers and offer Looper a few intriguing theories as to what makes them work.

Wakanda seems to abide by a unique combination of laws that permit a new leader to take the throne. Here's how the country's succession rules work.

Indiana Jones returns to the silver screen once more with "Dial of Destiny" now in theaters and the film centers around a very specific plot device.

With a number of films and consistent television roles under his belt, it should be no surprise that Tom Selleck has an impressive net worth.

Corey Harrison and Chumlee are two of the most important entities on "Pawn Stars," but away from the cameras, how much work are they actually responsible for?

Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha King, have been married for 50 years. There's one area of note where they don't happen to see eye to eye.

With only 17 credits listed on IMDb, here's how much the star of "Bridgerton," Phoebe Dynevor, actually has in the bank.

More than enough for Fin to go into early retirement, that's for sure.

Ethan Hawke, who will star in the upcoming "Moon Knight" series, has amassed an impressive fortune for himself thanks to his decades in the industry.

Oscar Isaac is joining the ranks of the mega-popular MCU thanks to "Moon Knight." Here is how much the actor is reportedly worth.

Actor Jacob Elordi's star is on the rise with recent big projects like "Euphoria" and "Deep Water" under his belt. How much money is he worth at this point?

"Bridgerton" shot Regé-Jean Page to stardom, but it's far from his first role. With a few more high-profile projects in the works, what is he actually worth?

Taylor Sheridan has transformed himself from struggling B-list actor to one of Hollywood's most prolific, and in-demand creators. How much has he earned?

Given AMC's continued faith in Melissa McBride and the character she plays on "The Walking Dead," it's hard not to wonder about the actor's net worth.

Andrew Lincoln was the main attraction of "The Walking Dead" for over eight years, but just how much is his net worth now that his time on the show has ended?

While Norman Reedus had already found success prior to "The Walking Dead," the hit series made a legit household name of him. Here's his net worth.

Here's how much Sandra Bullock earned for The Blind Side, which was the first film that earned her a Best Actress Oscar nomination.

Here's what we know about the approximate net worth of Rick Lagina, one of the stars of the History reality series The Curse of Oak Island.

The bravura work of Cameron Monaghan was seemingly rewarded quite handsomely.