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#artificialintelligence
MIT Goes Back to the Drawing Board on Artificial Intelligence
A new research initiative at MIT intends to revisit some decades-old assumptions about artificial intelligence. It's part of a five-year plan to create an AI program that can comprehend a children's book. More » -
#auction
DOTS Volvo Amazon Looks Crusher In The Eye, Crusher Blinks First!
Last summer, we saw this Down On The Street honoree VW Squareback get towed away and offered at auction. The penalty for attracting zero bidders? The Crusher! [Jalopnik] -
#internetfuture
Will Non-Latin Characters Destroy The Internet?
Next year, the first URLs made up of non-latin characters will appear on the internet. We give it maybe ten seconds until someone is complaining that the net has become corrupted and lost sight of its original purpose. More » -
#sfcinema
Wanted For 2010 Cinema: Something New
After a year that's given us not only Moon and District 9 but also Avatar and Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen, what should people expect from 2010's science fiction cinema? One critic is only asking for one thing: New ideas. More » -
#pets
Repurpose a Storage Bin as a Mess-Free Litter Box
If you're tired of litter being tracked out of your cat's litter box, you could buy a pricey top-entry litter box to help contain the mess. You could, alternately, assemble this inexpensive DIY version. [Lifehacker] -
#piratebatman
The Truth About Pirate Batman
To everyone who got excited over the prospect of seeing a time-traveling Bruce Wayne dressed up like Johnny Depp's Cap'n Jack Sparrow in next year's Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne series: We're sorry... but it's not going to happen. More » -
#spaceporn
How Weird "Blue Stragglers" Are Born Out Of Interstellar Conflict
Blue straggler stars are an astronomical mystery - they are bigger and age more slowly than stars born at the same time. It turns out these stars are created by two kinds of violent interstellar struggles. More » -
#rant
The Case For Aliens Who Are Truly Alien
In James Cameron's Avatar, we're introduced to an alien race that we immediately take to: the almost-human Na'vi. But sympathizing with slightly-different people is easy. Here are few examples of sci-fi giving us truly "alien" aliens. More » -
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#retrofuturism
It Was Easy To Predict The Internet 100 Years Ago
One hundred years ago, the Summit County Journal in Logansport, IN made some predictions about what Christmas would be like this year. Some of their predictions are still wishful thinking, but they did manage to predict both online shopping and YouTube. More » -
#cinematography
8 Mesmerizing Sci-Fi Flavored Tracking Shots
In science fiction cinema and TV, creators need to draw audiences into their world seamlessly. One way to do this is the tracking shot, an immersive one-take journey through a scene. Here are 8 of the best. More » -
#kingoftheelves
Has Philip K. Dick's Disney Movie Been Shelved?
In April of '08 Disney announced plans to animate Philip K. Dick's story The King of the Elves. Since then, there's been very little news about the urban fantasy endeavor. Did Disney kill off their paranoid, twisted elf tale? More » -
#madscience
The Oceans Are Getting Louder
We all know carbon emissions are making our planet warmer. But the increase in carbon brings with it other surprising problems. More carbon apparently means low sounds travel farther underwater, making the ocean a noisier place to live and work. More » -
#mathporn
The First Three-Dimensional Image of a Mandelbrot Fractal Is Stunning
Behold the "Mandelbulb." This is a three-dimensional image created using the Mandelbrot set, a mathematical structure whose edges form fractals. The result is something that looks like an alien tree. Which isn't surprising, since fractals emulate patterns in nature. More » -
#madscience
Glitter-Sized Solar Cells For Electricity-Producing Clothes
While it may look like some sort of metallic snowstorm, this is actually an assortment of tiny photovoltaic cells, each less than a millimeter across. And these minuscule cells could be the versatile, flexible future of solar power. More » -
#legion
Celebrate Christmas With Your Own Angelic Murder Spree
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with an army of heavenly angels, slaughtering each other in the clouds. Legion brings in the yuletide cheer, with a new comic trailer and game. Don't forget to reload after shooting granny. More » -
#impressions
Final Fantasy XIII Impressions: 15 Years Later, 25 Hours In
Well, I've played twenty-five hours of Final Fantasy XIII in the past few days, and the one thing I can say with confidence is that I sure have played twenty-five hours of Final Fantasy XIII in a few days. [Kotaku] -
#decoratedwebs
Ornamented Spider Webs Are Better At Luring Prey
While we humans are sprucing up our homes for the holidays, one type of spider is adding decorative flourishes to its web to lure prey more effectively. Does that mean insects are affected by artistic sensibilities? More » -
#superheroes
Remember Your Inner Child Superhero
Remember the good old days, when you were a kid and felt like a superhero? So does "Growing up Heroes," a blog collecting vintage shots of kids doing their heroic duty. Adorable vintage crimefighters... awesome. Growing Up Heroes [via Wired] -
#books
Read "The New Real," A Novel Written In Real Time On io9
Earlier this month, the Canadian scifi author MCM wrote an entire novel on io9 over the weekend. And he got you to help him fill in crucial plot details in real time. Now you can read the whole thing. More » -
#twilighttheseason
Twilight's Bella Helps Celebrate 12 Days Of Christmas
We've loved all of Comics Alliance's 12 Days of Christmas illustrations (Done by the fine folk of Portland's Periscope Studio), but Steve Lieber's Seven-Bella-Swans-A-Swimming in particular is the kind of genius gift that keeps on giving. [Comics Alliance] -
#poll
Who Is Your Master Now?
If there's one thing that Dollhouse's cancellation has proven, it's that Joss Whedon is no longer your Master. But who is waiting in the wings to get their name on your next devotional t-shirt? We consider some potentials; you vote. More » -
#merrychristmahanukwanzaakkah
Set Up and Get to Know Your New Windows, Mac, or Linux Computer
Good news! You woke up to find a shiny new computer waiting for you under the tree this year. Whether it's a Windows PC, Mac, or Linux box, here's a quick starter guide to getting it running on all cylinders. [Lifehacker] -
#scifashion
What If Batman Were A Unicorn?
I'm sure you've often wondered what would happen if you combined the powers of a unicorn with those of Batman - or maybe a zombie? These t-shirts from Unicorns Rock turn your horned, horsey pal into everything that's cool. More »
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#quoteoftheday
Davies' Doctor Who Revival Was A Miracle, But Its Ending Remains Uncertain
As Russell T. Davies' reign as Doctor Who showrunner begins its ending with this weekend's "The End of Time, Part One," he's looking back to five years ago and the terror of bringing the show back for the first time. More » -
#bookofeli
Witness Denzel's Batman Whisper And Rafiki Moves Behind The Scenes Of Eli
The days of heroes who talk normally are gone, thanks to the raspy Christian Bale. Check out Denzel Washington's take on a sore-throated hero, in this video peek at the making of Eli. Then watch him disarm 16 post-apocalyptic henchmen. More » -
#chartporn
Chart Reveals Who The True Masters Of Science Fiction Were This Decade
Have any movie directors or producers revealed themselves to be "masters" of science fiction in recent years? In this chart, we look at how some of the contenders for SF mastery have fared. More » -
#conceptart
Bringing The Worm Home
The greatest and most valuable beast of planet Arrakis has been conquered. This is just one image from an amazing collection on "Project Sand," a group blog devoted entirely to recreating the world of Frank Herbert's Dune in concept designs. More » -
#madpsychology
Will The Recession Scar You For Life? Economists Say Yes.
People who grew up during the Great Depression often turned into compulsive penny-pinchers, unable to spend money without anxiety. Will recent recessions leave similar psychological scars on people growing up today? A new study by economists suggests they will. -
#whoops
Stolen 360 Helps Cops Bag Prolific Bronx Burglar
Jeremiah Gilliam's streak of 200-plus larcenies and burglaries came to an end when the criminal mastermind plugged in a jacked Xbox Live, leading the cops directly to his door. [Kotaku] -
#books
The Books You Hoard In Order To Give Them Away
Which books do you buy extra copies of on sight, especially if they're used — knowing you'll want to give them to someone else soon? Jo Walton has sparked a great discussion of book hoarding and giving over at Tor.com. More »
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