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Female Ducks Have Evolved A Vagina Dentata

Female Ducks Have Evolved A Vagina Dentata #evolution #madscience

Taylor Swift Is Not The Next Supergirl

Taylor Swift Is Not The Next Supergirl #supergirl #movies

When Will White People Stop Making Movies Like "Avatar"?

When Will White People Stop Making Movies Like "Avatar"? #rant #avatar

20 Science Fiction Characters Who Got Their Legs Back

20 Science Fiction Characters Who Got Their Legs Back #triviagasm #startrek

Mind Control And Heists Brighten 2009's Last New Comics

Mind Control And Heists Brighten 2009's Last New Comics #comicswecrave #darkreign

The Decade That Superhero Movies Beat Video-Game Movies

The Decade That Superhero Movies Beat Video-Game Movies #decadeinreview #superheroes

Who is the Sexiest Blue Woman in the Universe?

Who is the Sexiest Blue Woman in the Universe? #triviagasm #bluewomen

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  • #supervillainlifestyles

    Live Like A Supervillain In This Subterranean 5-Star Hotel

    A former golf course in Surrey, London is about to be transformed into the perfect secret lair, seen here. Architecture firm ReardonSmith proposes to sink a 200-room hotel under the green, and convert its former parking lots into lush forests. More »
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  • #evolution

    Female Ducks Have Evolved A Vagina Dentata

    Duck sex is far more interesting than it has any right to be, due to the twisted nature of the birds' genitals. Male and female ducks have corkscrew-shaped sex organs which spiral in different directions. Now we know why. More »
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    By Tim Barribeau
  • #spiderman

    Rumor-Mongers Cruelly Raise Our Hopes Of Dunst-Free Spider-Man Movies

    Another round of Spider-Man rumors had us hoping that the fourth installment would be Kirsten Dunst's last. Is it too much to hope there's a grain of truth this time around? More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #conceptart

    19th Century Camera Gives Dubai a Retrofuturistic Feel

    Dubai's futuristic buildings get sent back in time thanks to an 1857 view camera. Photographer Martin Becka points his 19th century camera at a 21st century to create an anachronistic vision of the city. More »
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #madbioscience

    Bioluminescence Could Keep Tumors From Spreading

    We've all marveled at the day-glo life-forms in Avatar — but bioluminescence could save your life soon. Researchers have been able to inject brain tumor cells with a firefly gene, so they can identify the types of cells that spread. More »
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  • #madscience

    Color-Changing Contacts Monitor Your Glucose Levels

    For diabetics, finger pricking could be a thing of the past. A biochemical engineer has developed contact lenses embedded with nanoparticles that react with the glucose in tears. As glucose levels change, so does the color of the lens. [PopSci]
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #evolution

    Chimps Demonstrate Sophisticated Understanding Of Fire

    The line between human and monkey has been crossed again - this time by chimps. Based on new research, scientists say chimps understand how fire will behave, and move to avoid it "expertly" in the wild. More »
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • #arthurcclarke

    Was Arthur C. Clarke An Amateur Writer?

    Arthur C. Clarke's big, famous novels are "dull, slow and passionless," but you have to admire the fertility of his imagination, writes Robert Silverberg. But there's still something to love about an early Clarke novel, Against The Fall Of Night. More »
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #battlela

    The Aliens Are Pissed On The Set Of Battle LA

    Battle For LA is still filming its alien ground war in Louisiana, and we've found a few pictures of an on-set explosion. Is this the kind of alien danger Aaron Eckhart and his military unit will have to face? More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #spaceporn

    First Clear Look At One Of The Galaxy's Greatest Mysteries

    The ESA's Herschel satellite has instruments aboard that created this never-before-seen image of a star factory inside a dust-shrouded, mysterious region of the galaxy called "Gould's Belt." It's a vast ring of young stars that encircles our solar system. More »
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  • #imagecache

    Satellite Imagery Captures Earth as Painting

    What you're looking at is a satellite image of the Dasht-e Kavir. Its mix of sand and marsh puts any artist to shame. And this shot is just one of 60 equally remarkable photos from a roundup from Webdesigner Depot. [Gizmodo]
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    By Mark Wilson
  • #quoteoftheday

    William Gibson Explains The Secret Of SF Writing Success To Paolo Bacigalupi

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  • #inception

    Chris Nolan's New Inception Trailer Could Give Batman Nightmares

    The French trailer for Chris Nolan's highly anticipated Inception is out, bringing with it the darkness and melodramatic score we love, plus an extra dose of surrealism. Watch the world literally fold over on itself. Could this beat Dark Knight? More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #morningspoilers

    A New Clip from Daybreakers, a Thor Rumor Laid to Rest, and a New Love for True Blood

    Daybreakers's vampire protagonist has a close encounter of the human kind. A Thor rumor gets quashed, and we get updates on the Inglourious Basterds prequel and 30 Days of Night sequel. Plus, spoilers from True Blood, Lost, Dollhouse, and Chuck. More »
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    By Lauren Davis
  • Yesterday - December 22, 2009
  • #foundfootage

    Even Sheena Easton Understands That Time Travel Creates Alternate Timelines

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  • #thebookofeli

    The Unholy Beauty Of Book Of Eli's Post-Apocalyptic World

    Denzel Washington's badass samurai walks around gorgeously desolate landscapes in 29 newly released high-res stills from January's The Book Of Eli. All he carries is a sword, a bullwhip... and a mysterious book. More »
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #santawho

    Which Superhero Should Be The New Santa?

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  • #scifashion

    Ninja Turtles Snuggie Fights Shredder Hoodie for a Spot Under Your Tree

    Need a last-minute gift for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles lover in your life? Your favorite fan can keep warm with this Michelangelo Snuggie or a sweatshirt that lets them dress up as Shredder. More »
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #johncarterofmars

    How Avatar Has Changed Pixar's John Carter of Mars

    Now that Avatar has raised the bar thanks to its cutting-edge visual effects, the folks at Pixar are taking notice. Their next big picture is the other-worldly epic John Carter of Mars, and Avatar just changed the game for them. More »
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  • #retrochartporn

    Retro Infographics Show Victorian Science Without Steampunk

    We often romanticize the industrial technologies that came out of the Victorian Era, especially the clockwork and steam power associated with steampunk. But these Victorian infographics illustrate the era's understanding of natural sciences, including geology, astronomy, and biology.
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  • #aliensvspredator

    Welcome To Alien/Predator Hell, A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Of Weyland-Yutani Inc.

    You may have wondered if we really needed another Aliens Vs. Predator game... but this new ultra-bloody, sarcastic "story trailer" may just win you over. After all, the Weyland-Yutani Corp. does have your best interests at heart. More »
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #martianmonkeys

    Monkeys May Be the First Primates Headed to Mars

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  • #district9

    5 New District 9 Deleted Scences And Making-Of Clips Take Us Inside MNU

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  • #hawkman

    Will Hawkman Fly Into Theaters? And Who Will Love Green Lantern?

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  • #supergirl

    Taylor Swift Is Not The Next Supergirl

    Rumors are running wild that Taylor Swift is in line to play the blond superhero in a short red cape and shorter skirt, Supergirl. But don't hold you breath — we hear otherwise. More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #galacticstockexchange

    The Galactic Empire Takes Control of Wall Street

    It looks like Wall Street is getting a little boost from the Dark Side of the Force. Darth Vader and a team of Clone Troopers arrived at the New York Stock Exchange this morning to ring the opening bell. More »
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  • #triviagasm

    20 Science Fiction Characters Who Got Their Legs Back

    In Avatar, Jake Sully's in a wheelchair, until a magical brain tech turns him into a running, jumping, soaring blue dude. The disabled character who regains the use of his legs is a science fiction mainstay. Here are 20 examples. More »
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  • #doctorwho

    Doctor Who Saves The Day, Wins Over New Fans

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  • #quoteoftheday

    Connie Willis Explains How Science Fiction Came Back From Its Near-Death Experience

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  • #despicableme

    Despicable Me's Disturbing Minions Are The Antithesis Of Pixar

    This talking twinkie people clip from the new supervillain film Despicable Me isolate exactly what gives us chills about this film: the minions. Their upsetting cackles and strange hair make us uncomfortable. More »
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  • #conceptart

    Imaginarium Concept Art Is Like Monty Python Without Giant Feet

    You sort of expect concept art from a Terry Gilliam movie to be even more anarchic and topsy-turvy than the movie itself. And newly released Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus concept art doesn't disappoint. More »
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  • #comicswecrave

    Mind Control And Heists Brighten 2009's Last New Comics

    It's the last week of new comic releases of the year (Well, kind of, but I'll get to that later), so it's a good thing that tomorrow's haul at your local comic store is full of comfort and joy. Almost. More »

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  • #cometcollision

    Reason #23 Not To Move To Another Planet: Comets

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  • #sgu

    Syfy Doesn't Think SGU Makes Good Christmas Viewing After All

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  • #inuteroart

    Rare In Utero Images Glimpse Animals Inside the Womb

    In its documentary Extraordinary Animals In The Womb, National Geographic captured rare highly detailed images of animals at various stages of gestation. Now you can see fetal dog, elephants, penguins, and dolphins still inside the womb.
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  • #kickass

    Nic Cage's Little Girl Drops The C-Word And Kicks Some Ass

    The latest clip from Mark Millar's live action adapted movie is out, featuring Hit-Girl. It's like she's stepped straight out of the bloody comics — serving up hard, cold death. We're just terrified of little Mindy and her skeevy pops. More »
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    By Meredith Woerner
  • #startrek

    Star Trek Is #1 For 2009... Unfortunately For The Studio

    JJ Abrams' Star Trek wasn't just a hit at the box office, it's also a chart topper when it comes to illegal downloads. No wonder Paramount wants the FCC to get tougher on torrent sites and the universe surrounding them.
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    By Graeme McMillan
  • #conceptart

    The Man-Faced Mechas and Bug-Shaped Vehcles of Our Future Wars

    Concept artist Rael Lyra designs rusted, well-worn mechas with shapes inspired by fish, insects, and the human body. And sometimes human faces — and human skulls — turn up in unexpected places. More »
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  • #morningspoilers

    Discover The Secrets Of Inception, X-Men: First Class, Doctor Who And Lost!

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  • Monday - December 21, 2009
  • #foundfootage

    The Infamous "Snakes Come Out Of A Woman's Breasts" Scene [NSFW]

    Were Species 2's nipple tentacles not enough for you? In that case, there's always Thralls aka Blood Angels, which features ultra-convincing CG snakes coming out of a woman's breasts and biting a man in the neck. It's just possibly NSFW. More »
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #avatar

    What Comes After Avatar? More Avatar

    It's a good thing that Avatar made more money this weekend than was initially believed, because it's only the first film in a planned trilogy according to director James Cameron. But what's next for our giant CGI alien smurf friends? More »
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