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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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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] -
#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 » -
#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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#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 » -
#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 » -
#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] -
#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 » -
#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 » - Yesterday - December 22, 2009
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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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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.
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#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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 » -
#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. -
#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 » - Monday - December 21, 2009
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#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 » -
#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 »
