It turns out there may be a fuel for warp drive. The fuel is being dubbed Dilithium Crystals. It is technically not dilithium, but they're taking a little freedom in naming it. The ultimate result is a fusion reaction that creates plasma though. Happy days for those of us who love space.

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/10/dilithium-crystals-warp-drive/

Dear god, if Scotty could see us now...

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