thenerdnet
★ Grand Opening ★

Something nerdy
this way comes.

The Nerd Net is a retro-flavoured corner of the internet for science, culture and tech. The doors open on Halloween. Bring snacks.

SAT · 31 OCT 2026
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What's behind the door

    
Three pillars, a lot of knobs and a few things that glow.

    

      
pillar🔭
Science
How we found things out, told as stories with sources you can check.

      
pillar📼
Culture
Films, books, music and games. Plenty of nostalgia, no gatekeeping.

      
pillar💾
Tech
The machines and the people behind them, from vacuum tubes to pixels.

      
toy✨
Screensavers
Starfield, Digital Rain, Synthwave, a Nixie clock, and a playable paddle-ball game.

      
toy🐾
Desk Pals
Little characters that wander across your desktop. Friendly, family-safe, and a bit silly.

      
secret🎮
Easter eggs
Yes, there's a Konami code. Try it on this page, too. Then open your console.

    

  


  

    
While you wait: Ghost Catcher

    
Move with the mouse, finger or ← →. Catch the ghosts 👻. Dodge the pumpkins.

    

    
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Click the canvas to start / restart. The top score is shared by everyone: initials only, nothing else is stored.

  


  

    
Save the date

    
Download a calendar reminder for opening day.