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#superheroresolutions
12 Books to Help You Become a Superhero in the New Year
Some people make New Year's resolutions to lose weight or quit smoking. But if you've resolved to become costumed crimefighter this year, we're here to help, with twelve books that will mentally and physically prepare you for the superheroic life. More » -
#conceptart
Classic Fairytales Get a Science Fiction Twist
Each month, Super Punch holds a geeky art contest. This month, the theme is science fiction fairytales, with entries blending the likes of Battlestar Galactica and John Carter of Mars with Snow White and The Little Mermaid. More »
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#triviagasm
Science Fiction's Predictions for the Year 2010
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2009, it's only natural to wonder what 2010 will hold. Will we see amazing technologies? Discover evidence of alien life? Or begin a slide into dystopia? We look at scifi's predictions for 2010. More » -
#bioethics
Could a Conjoined Twin Get Away with Murder?
In a new essay Half Guilty, Nick Kam explores the legal ramifications of a thought experiment: if a conjoined twin commits murder, can the legal system punish them? Could the innocent twin be punished simply for their unusual medical condition? More » -
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#inception
Breaking Down Inception's Dream Logic and Water Imagery
Yesterday, we showed you the second trailer for Christopher Nolan's dream-theft thriller Inception, jam-packed with surreal images and lots and lots of water. We give you the shot-for-shot breakdown to aid in your speculation. Spoilers ahead. More » -
#speculativearchitecture
Ambitious and Unusual Buildings That Won't Join New York's Skyline
Dubai isn't the only city to see extravagant architectural projects fall by the wayside. Many of New York's more ambitious concept buildings, including a Frank Gehry-designed museum and this sky-high series of individual townhouses, also failed to materialize this decade. More » -
#modernruins
The Grandiose Decay of Abandoned Detroit
Nearly a third of Detroit's homes are vacant, and along with the residences, the city's stately hotels and cultural centers have been abandoned as well, falling into dramatic disrepair, their grand ruins still showing the promises of a once-booming city. More » -
#chartporn
Gravity Well Chart Helps You Plan Your Planetary Escape
Need to figure out how much energy you'll need to escape the gravitational pull of the solar system's planets and moons? This chart compares the gravity wells of our neighboring celestial bodies. [xkcd] More » -
#conceptart
Dubai Sets the Stage for a Star Wars Invasion
Early one foggy morning, an AT-AT patrols the streets of Dubai, surveying the construction of grand new buildings and shiny spaceships. Cédric Delsaux's latest Star Wars mashup series suggests it's a perfected plausible image against Dubai's science fiction stage. More »
