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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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 »

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 »

Russia May Knock an Approaching Asteroid Away from Earth

Are we on the path to a major asteroid collision? The Russian Federal Space Agency fears that the approaching asteroid Apophis could spell certain doom. And it has a plan to knock the asteroid off its current course. More »

Iron Man Will Kick Your Ass, Thor Will Surprise You, And Doctor Who May Be Totally Out Of Left Field

Today we hear from Joe Quesada on Thor and Iron Man 2. There's a crazy new Doctor Who rumor and wild new clip. And True Blood's werewolf reveals all. Also, spoilers for Book of Eli, Legion, and Lost. More »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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