Stephen Colbert does not care for that new Muslim Ms. Marvel
On Tuesday, we reported on the new comic character Kamala Khan
How Game of Thrones changed Thor 2's world for the better
Thor: The Dark of the World is a total gamechanger for evil, spaceship-flying elves and hammer-throwing Norse gods. Thanks to director Alan Taylor's past work on Game of Thrones, we're getting to see the fantastical Asgard through the lens of reality, which only makes it more badass. Read what Taylor pushed for from Marvel, why the throne room had to explode and why man-braids are an integral part of Thor 2.
Are we about to reconcile gravity with quantum mechanics?
Physics is full of paradoxes, but one of the most famous is the contradiction between quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of general relativity. At last, a new set of incredible experiments may reconcile the two systems.
So polio is a thing again in war-ravaged Syria
The vacuous anti-vaccine movement should take notice of what's going on in Syria. After less than three years of civil war, polio is on the rise — a stark reminder of what happens when societies collapse.
The FDA wants to ban trans fats from food, save us from ourselves
The FDA today took steps to dramatically reduce the use of trans fat in processed foods. Which, sure, partially hydrogenated carbon chains are are kind of evil
The Survivorship Bias convinces people that psychics are real
There's a simple bias that seems to endure. Anyone may accidentally fall into its trap. Once they do, they make it impossible for others to avoid doing the same thing. It's called the Survivorship Bias, and it can be used to convince people of nearly anything.
Latest "BatDad" compilation shows why Batman is the best dad ever
We already admired the greatness
These insects died while having sex 165 million years ago
What you're looking at is the earliest record of insects doing the nasty. The extraordinary fossil dates back to the Middle Jurassic period of China some 165 million years ago.
Brand new RoboCop trailer shows how to play "Bad Cop, RoboCop"
We still have some misgivings
Marvel bringing FOUR live-action superhero TV shows to Netflix!
All you Marvel fans better get a Netflix subscription if you don't have one already! Marvel has announced that Netflix will air four new live-action Marvel superhero TV shows, based on Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Daredevil, along with a miniseries event based on the Defenders. The Defenders!
Which Books Do You Re-Read?
Sometimes a story is too good to just hear once. Which books do you find yourself going back to for a second or third read (or perhaps many, many more)?
No, science has not discovered a new body part
"Surgeons discover new ligament in human knee," reads one headline. "The Anterolateral ligament, scientists discover a new body part in the KNEE," reads another. The internet's been awash with headlines like these the last few days. They're all crap. The "previously unknown" ligament in question was discovered in 1879.
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The Lance family's most awkward moments on Arrow
This episode is entitled "The League of Assassins," and not surprisingly, it features frequent ninja attacks. The Lance family is so awkward that every time the ninjas attack, it's a relief.
How soon could we see Amazing Spider-Man cross over with Marvel films?
James Gunn explains exactly how Thanos is involved in the plot of Guardians of the Galaxy, Melissa McBride comments on Carol's future on The Walking Dead, and John Noble says he's playing Ichabod's father-figure on Sleepy Hollow. And find out how Black Canary's secret identity changes everything. Spoilers now!
First trailer for Winter's Tale sprinkles magic on NYC
Based on the wonderful 1983 novel by Mark Helprin, Winter's Tale is set in an alternative timeline starting at the turn of the 20th century in New York City. But this Gotham has magic, gangs, and a gorgeous white flying horse straddled by Colin Farrell.
The best way to stop a hive mind from killing you
The great ships were hive minds, concatenations of thousands of smaller ships that swarmed together so closely you couldn't tell where one ended and another began. They were supposed to be unstoppable, but they had one vulnerability: internal dissent. If you could talk a few ships into separating from the whole, you had a chance.
The Bizarre Game of Thrones Tribute From Last Night's Supernatural
The opening shot of last night's Supernatural episode was the funniest part, as we discovered that a taxidermist has created a whole Game of Thrones tribute, out of woodland creatures. This was the second time in a row the show has made a Thrones joke — insecure much? As for the rest of the episode... it had its…
Illustrations of Petra Pan, the Genderswapped Girl Who Wouldn't Grow Up
Artist Marion, also known as Galaxyspeaking, does a puckish genderflip of Peter Pan, reimagining the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up as a girl named Petra, who traipses through Neverland with her crew of Lost Girls and her male fairy companion, Tinkerbell.
How I Turned My Problem Pet into a 'Cadaver Dog'
Author Cat Warren trained her dog to sniff out human remains as a "cadaver dog." In this exclusive excerpt from her book What The Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs, she explains how this experience taught her about the longstanding connection between dogs and death.
Comment of the Day: Lonely Superman Edition
Today, we spun some possible endings for The Walking Dead, composed an epitaph for the humble video store, and learned once and for all why Superman is the loneliest fellow in Metropolis.
Denny's new Hobbit 2-themed menu is sure to desolate your stomach
Obesity rates among the denizens of Middle-Earth are on the rise. Hobbits, dwarves, orcs and even men are getting fatter, because instead of a sensible diet based on fruits, vegetables and Lembas bread, they're eating at Denny's, thanks to their new The Hobbit: The Desolation of Your Arteries Smaug-themed menu.
This is what 1.6-tons of space station garbage looks like on re-entry
Four days ago, the Albert Einstein ATV re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and was destroyed as planned. The ESA managed to snap this spectacular pic as the carrier — filled with human waste, dirty clothes, and other detritus — went aflame over the Pacific Ocean.
Turns out The Originals is about America's original sin: slavery
The Originals is a weird show. The four characters who came over from The Vampire Diaries to form the bedrock of the show's cast were among the least sympathetic on the parent show, and all the new characters seemed either forgettable or sort of horrible. But slowly but surely, The Originals is finding a story to…
These Abandoned Toy Factories and Shops Will Haunt Your Nightmares
Once these stores and factories sold the stuff of children's dreams, but now that they lie abandoned—filled with decaying displays and disembodied doll heads—they are more likely to inspire nightmares.
