The comparison between the human brain and a computer is not a perfect one, but it does lend itself to some interesting lines of inquiry. For instance: what is the storage capacity of your brain?
Your Alchemy Project for the Weekend
It always pleases me when I find science projects that I haven't done yet. This one, which allows people to use a couple of kitchen ingredients and a few pennies to make copper plating, seems especially promising. Just a little vinegar and you can feel like an old-fashioned alchemist.
Why Publishers Are Always Looking For The Next Old Man's War
Many of us have been reading science fiction for years, and we bring all of that weight of experience and knowledge to every new book we read. But to keep growing, science fiction has to reach readers who know nothing about the genre — so publishers need to find good "entry level" books, says Tor editor Patrick…
Ask biologist Marlene Zuk anything you want about human evolution
Marlene Zuk is an evolutionary biologist, and the author of the new book Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us About Sex, Diet, and How We Live. It's a cogent and funny look at common myths about human evolution. Today she's here from 12-1 PM Pacific Time to talk to you about evolution.
A lot of post-apocalyptic tales look really awesome with their explosions and rotting monsters, but they don't have a lot of philosophical depth. Here are 13 stories about armageddon that actually teach valuable lessons about the real world — and its demise.
Watch 9 months of Curiosity on Mars in a one-minute time-lapse video
This fascinating time-lapse video shows nine months of the Mars Curiosity Rover digging and moving its way across the red planet, in just one minute. Unlike the typical Mars beauty shots, the video shows the rover actually getting its work done.
First look at DC's animated Flashpoint movie
The Flash didn't just wake up on the wrong side of bed, he woke up in the wrong universe. He has no powers, the Justice League doesn't exist, and someone else is wearing Batman's cowl — and he's starring in Flashpoint, DC's next straight-to-home-video animated movie. here's the first trailer.
Alaska's spellbinding Pavlof volcano spewing ash, as seen from the ISS
On May 18th, Alaska's Pavlof volcano exploded in a paroxysm of gas, ash and magma – a violent eruption which was photographed from aboard the International Space Station.
Lucy Lawless teases a Xena revival? *SWOON*
Aiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyi! Bust out your breast plates and headband braids, because Xena: Warrior Princess might be up for a revival!
