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The first sign that humans are on the verge of evolving into another species
A scientist who studies the small, silver elephantfish may have stumbled on the key to speciation, the process that allows one species to evolve into two or more. More »
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New Transformers 3 Trailer: Optimus Prime is pissed!
Optimus is not happy about the lack of communication between Autobots and Earthlings - now the space robot has to clean up our mess... again! Watch Michael Bay's latest Transformers trailer now. More »
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Vincent Price Vs. the Bee Gees. No, really.
This is possibly the worst thing I've ever seen. Long before Vincent Price rapped on Michael Jackson's "Thriller," before his stint on Alice Cooper's "Welcome to My Nightmare," he took part in this atrocity, the Bee Gees' Cucumber Castle. More »
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Bessel Beams: The Coolest Physics Phenomena That Technically Don't Exist
Bessel Beams are impossible to create, can't be destroyed, and don't diffract. In other words, physics has discovered yet another thing that makes no sense. More »
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Thor isn't the only public domain superhero
There's only one Mjolnir, hammer of Thor - but there are two Thor movies coming next weekend, one in theaters and one on Syfy. In fact, you could make your own Thor movie in your back yard if you wanted. That's because mighty Thor belongs to the most powerful superhero team of them all - the league of public domain heroes. More »
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Video proof that Mark Sheppard is science fiction's ultimate badass
With his recent appearance on Doctor Who, Mark Sheppard cemented his place as science fiction's greatest character actor. But we've been loving Sheppard for years...and we assembled this video of every last one of his scifi roles to prove his awesomeness. More »
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Where do fossils come from?
Ana Balcarcel's job is to carve the fossilized bones of ancient creatures out of rocks. Every day, she works with animals who haven't seen the light of day for millions of years. More »
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New Thor clip unleashes the Destroyer!
Watch Jaimie Alexander, who plays the very badass Norse warrior Sif, take on Asgard's killing machine, The Destroyer in a new Thor clip. Plus, get a little glimpse at Ray Stevenson as Volstagg of the Warriors Three! More »
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10 Signs That Your Best Friend is Preparing to become Your Arch Nemesis
They always say: "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." But how can you always tell the difference? It's a well-known fact that most of the time, an epic hero's arch-enemies is the hero's former best friend. More »
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Humans can get leprosy through contact with armadillos
Researchers have proven through genetic testing that a certain strain of leprosy can be transmitted between humans and armadillos. These armadillos are thought to be the source of many of the cases of leprosy in the United States. More »
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"Life is Hell, Then You Become One With The Force": Darth Vader explains Sartre
What if Star Wars was really a foreign movie, exploring the depths of the human soul and the meaning of life? A recut version of the film (packed with Jean-Paul Sartre quotes) replays Star Wars as an existential journey. More »
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Physics could create one-way soundproofing
The famous one-way mirror used in police interrogations isn't really one-way - it's just a trick of clever lighting. But physics could produce true one-way mirrors, and even walls that are only soundproofed in one direction. More »
