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  • #superherophysics

    The Grand Unified Theory of Superman's Powers

    Superman is one of those superheroes who has a whole constellation of abilities rather than a discrete superpower. But one fan theory suggests that all these abilities — from superstrength to heat vision — stem from a single superpower. More »
    09/30/09
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #superpowers

    Two Technologies That Could Make You Superpowered Tomorrow

    There are two basic things you need if you are going to be superpowered: Mega strength and a giant brain. Two new university lab inventions - superfast robot hands and injectable brain tissue - could give you both. More »
    09/03/09
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • #mobydick

    "Wanted" Director Hunts a Superpowered White Whale

    Timur Bekmambetov will be revisiting superpowered assassins with his sequel to Wanted, but he's already looking to his next project, a contemporary adaptation of Moby Dick. But this being Bekmambetov, his whales and whale hunters will have their own superpowers. More »
    08/10/09
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #alphas

    Syfy Picks Up Superpowered Pilot "Alphas"

    Syfy has picked up the pilot for Alphas, a show about a team of superpowered people whose enhanced neurological abilities come at a crippling price. But can a great show come from the man who wrote X-Men: The Last Stand? More »
    08/05/09
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    By Lauren Davis
  • #superpowers

    Can Humans Awaken Their Bat-Senses?

    We may not all have pointy ears and sharp teeth, but Spanish scientists are convinced that inside every human lurks the best bat-power: echolocation, or navigating by sound. And they're determined to show us all how to unlock it! More »
    06/30/09
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    By Megan
  • #bookreview

    Superpowers Is A CW Show On Paper

    With his first novel, David J. Schwartz attempts to imagine ordinary people, in a realistic setting, who gain Superpowers. It's one of the finalists for the Nebula Award. More »
    03/30/09
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    By Grey_Area
  • #kylexyrecap

    How Not To Do A TV Series Finale

    Somehow I'd gotten it into my head that last night's Kyle XY finale would answer our questions and wrap up most of the show's loose ends. Instead, it just... ended. Spoilers and ranting below. More »
    03/17/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #exclusive

    This Week's Kyle XY Mutant Power: Superspeed Safe-Cracking

    Superteen Kyle XY is snooping in mad-science land, in this new exclusive clip from Monday's episode. And I'm glad to see his sidekick Declan is being useful for a change.
    02/20/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #exclusive

    Mad Scientists Need Fooze Ball And Cute Skirts Too

    Kyle XY discovers the inner sanctum of Latnok's amoral scientists of the future - and it's full of air-hockey and cute Mary-Janes, in this exclusive clip from Monday's new episode. Will he fall for it?
    02/13/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #exclusive

    A Situation Kyle XY Can't Outthink Or Overpower?

    This exclusive clip from Monday's Kyle XY episode showcases a situation where Kyle's amazing powers may not do him any good. The way Josh snaps at Lori felt totally real and moving. Spoilers below. More »
    02/05/09
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    By Charlie Jane Anders
  • #superuselesssuperpowers

    My Superpower Is More Useless Than Yours

    Flying, controlling the weather, and turning invisible are officially out. A new blog gives us the goods on the true superpowers of the future. More »
    01/31/09
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    By Nivair H. Gabriel
  • #superpowers

    Doctor Who Director Promises His Superhero Show Won’t Be “Heroesâ€

    10/23/08
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  • #superpowers

    Superheroes of the Midwest Unite

    06/04/08
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  • #triviagasm

    Meteor Man: Biggest Waste Of Talent Ever

    03/26/08
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  • #mustread

    Become Superhuman, Japanese-Style

    03/12/08
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  • #conqueringsleep

    Your Sleep Patterns Are Controlled by Television

    03/07/08
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  • Visby_8.jpg#invisibility

    Navy Battleship with a Cloaking Device

    Meet the first (semi) invisible warship: it's painted in "low reflectivity" materials that make it hard to see on radar. While not invisible to the naked eye, this Swedish ship, called the Visby Corvette, is for all intents and purposes invisible to many of the instruments Navies would use to pick it up. Researchers say the next generation of high-stealth ships like this might be invisible to the naked eye, too. Want to see more of this invisible ship? More »
    03/06/08
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    By Annalee Newitz
  • #poll

    What Law Of Physics Would You Like To Be Able To Suspend?

    03/05/08
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  • #superheromovie

    If This Movie Makes A Fortune, Humans Are Doomed

    02/29/08
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  • #supermanspowers

    Superman's Powers Are Sketchy

    02/21/08
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  • #superheromovie

    Wedgies Are The New Superpower

    02/12/08
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