We've Never Heard Whales Make This Haunting Sound Before
You’ve probably watched enough Animal Planet to know that humpback whales communicate using clicks and whistles. But put on a pair of headphones and listen to the video above. Beneath the shrill...
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This Is How Ken Burns Would Document Star Wars
Ken Burns is known for his Civil War documentary, and it’s been copied countless times. The latest version comes from the Washington Post, who have mashed up Burns’ famous style with the Galactic Civil...
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A Cybersecurity Bill Loathed By Tech Companies Is Now Law
If you thought the US government’s ability to spy on its citizens had languished of late, think again.Yesterday, Congress and President Obama approved the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA),...
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African-Inspired Space Opera Yohancé Is Going To Be Our Next Obsession
When it comes to space opera, most people don’t associate the genre with Africa. Not Paul Louise-Julie. He’s creating a space opera comic called Yohancé inspired by African aesthetics, culture and...
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There Are Twelve Different Kinds of Rainbows
The science of rainbows: it’s something we’re all taught in grade school. Airborne water droplets act like little prisms, bending and splitting light. Mix enough water and sunshine, and you get a...
View ArticleThe Announcement Trailer For Storks Is Goofy Fun
The announcement trailer for Storks has hit the web, and it’s a goofy one. The animated film stars Kelsey Grammer, Andy Samberg, Keegan-Michael Key, and Jordan Peele. The movie takes on the image of a...
View ArticleStephen Colbert Explains Star Wars To Non-Fans
Noted geek celebrity Stephen Colbert took to the late show last night, and pointed out a Wall Street Journal article about how Star Wars is relatively unknown in China. To help them (and the non-Star...
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Old-School Video Game Maker Coleco Is Making a New Cartridge-Based Console
If you were a gamer in the early ‘80s, you’ve no doubt played ColecoVision—the short-lived console that brought arcade games to your living room. Well, get ready for a nostalgia hurricane, because...
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Open Channel: How Many Times Have You Seen The Force Awakens?
Time to ‘fess up. How many times have you seen the film? I’ve only seen it once so far: a repeat visit is in store this week!
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Watch a Robot Tamer Control Industrial Machines With Simple Gestures
In factories, many simple, repetitive tasks have already been taken over by machines. But as we bring industrial robots into unpredictable, interactive environments, we’re going to need better ways to...
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These are Our Picks for the Top Science Stories of 2015
From Rosetta’s ongoing love affair with a comet and the discovery of a pentaquark, to controversial breakthroughs like gene-editing of human embryos and a possible new species of homo sapiens, these...
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Wait, [Redacted] Was Supposed To Die In The Force Awakens?
Now that The Force Awakens has awoken in theaters, various details are emerging about some of the directions NOT taken in the latest Star Wars film. Among them? One character that was supposed to...
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Mercury Redstone 1A Launched Into Space On This Day In 1960
On this day in 1960, the first mission of the Mercury Program successfully launched into space. It’s mission? Test the hardware that would later be used to bring the first Americans into space. There...
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Game Of Thrones Creators: The Outcry To Last Season's Rape Scenes Has Had An...
In the last season of Game of Thrones, there was some pretty horrific moments depicting rape, which has added on a level of scrutiny to the HBO show and its depiction of sexual assault. Now, it looks...
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This Physicist Makes Dazzling Snowflakes in his Laboratory
You might say Ken Libbrecht is into snowflakes. In fact, he’s made a career of studying them in his lab at Caltech. He’s even got a high-tech snowflake machine, which he uses to grow dazzling designer...
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A Funny Thing Happens At The End Of Disney Infinity's Star Wars: The Force...
The Disney Infinity Star Wars: The Force Awakens adventure loosely follows the events of the new movie from start to finish, though one particular dramatic development is glossed over. Spoilers are...
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Sunday's Best Deals: Your New Vacuum, The Walking Dead, Blue Yeti
Vacuums, hot tubs, and stainless steel straws lead a solid set of deals today. Bookmark Kinja Deals and follow us on Twitter to never miss a deal. Commerce Content is independent of Editorial and...
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Wait, [Redacted] Appeared In The Force Awakens?
Now that The Force Awakens is now out in theaters, we’re learning even more about the little details of the film, including a couple of surprise cameos. Spoilers ahead. According to Entertainment...
View ArticleWeather Presenter Makes 12 Star Wars Puns In 40-Seconds
Weather Forecaster Sian Welby for Channel 5 had some fun on her broadcast last Tuesday, dropping 12 Star Wars puns in just 40 seconds. This takes some serious skill, and it’s completely awesome. [Some...
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Check Out This Amazing Feature To Explore Saturn's System
This is really cool: the New York Times has put together a really astounding interactive feature that lets you explore Saturn and its moons through NASA’s probes. You can click and drag the surfaces of...
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