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#dvdreview
Tarantino Explores His Alternate World War II For "Inglourious Basterds" DVD
If you saw Inglourious Basterds in theaters, you may have missed a lot of the sly references in this weird alternate history of World War II. The DVD is packed with cool trivia, plus a very strange interview with Tarantino. More » -
#population
India Will Be Most Populous Country in the World in 2025
What will the global population look like in 15 years? The US Census Bureau released a study yesterday that suggests China's vast population will peak in 6 years, and India's population will surpass its size within 15 years. More » -
#conceptart
A Map Of The Cathedral Galaxy, Including Ancient Alien Artifacts
Aerospace engineer Joseph Shoer whipped up this cool map of a galactic civilization in his spare time, when he wasn't researching designs for real-life spacecraft. Not only is this galaxy thoroughly mapped, but it's also got an ultrafast transportation system. More » -
#design
Footsoldiers In The Gilded Insect Cyborg Army
Surveillance drones don't have to be ugly or camouflaged. Hiding in plain sight is often the best way to get secret information, and that's why this gilded insect and its brethren look like gorgeous pins and necklaces. More » -
#decadeinreview
20 Best Science Fiction Books Of The Decade
After much mulling and culling, we've come up with our list of the twenty best books of the decade. The list is weighted towards science fiction, but does have healthy doses of fantasy and horror. And a few surprises. More » -
#conceptart
They Arrived On Titan Just As Saturn Was Setting
The captain brought their ship in low over the old lake jetty, parts of it crumbling with age. As the thin band of Saturn's rings reflected the sunlight, sparks seemed to fly from methane waves as they frothed to shore. More » -
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#squidowl
Follow The Fictional Science Adventures Of Squid & Owl
Given everything that squid and owls have in common, why shouldn't they switch places for a while? That's the question that designer John Holbo asks in the beautifully-illustrated tale Squid & Owl, a romp through taxonomy, science and retro illustration. More » -
#environment
Rebuilding A Shoreline: One Of Year's Best Engineering Projects
This is a picture of one of the year's five most impressive civil engineering projects, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. It's a completely reengineered part of the Lake Michigan shore, preventing erosion and creating eco-friendly recreational areas. More » -
#antarcticaismelting
Huge Iceberg Drifting Towards Australia
A 54 square-mile iceberg that broke free of an Antarctic ice shelf ten years ago is headed straight for Australia, and similarly large icebergs have been sighted off the coast of New Zealand. Are we heading for ice disaster? More » -
#futurism
Future Hawaiian Cities Will Be Partly Underwater
As the cities on Hawaiian islands grow larger, they'll start developing offshore, building underwater resources for residents. Already a plan is underway to cool Honolulu using ocean water; and offshore farming there could turn oceans into food production areas. More »
