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#paul Click here to read Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reveal what aliens wear to cover their space bits

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reveal what aliens wear to cover their space bits

The first poster for the alien road-trip comedy Paul reveals that aliens love cargo shorts, and possibly birkenstocks as well. Phew — that solves that giant mystery of the cosmos. Get a better look at Seth Rogen-voiced alien Paul. [TheHDRoom]
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By Meredith Woerner
BERJAYA #moviereview

Skyline is the most pointless movie of the year

There's a crowded field when it comes to pointlessness in movies, but alien invasion flick Skyline broke from the pack with its unfunny meaningless. Do not despair, though. It was just awful enough to have so-bad-it's-good potential. Spoilers! More »
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By Annalee Newitz
#potterology BERJAYA

Did all these fantasy stories really rip off Harry Potter?

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, opening next week, there are seven Harry Potters. But in real life, there have been way more Potters than that. Here's the complete list of stories that people have accused of copying Potter. More »
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By Charlie Jane Anders and Michael Ann Dobbs
#madastronomy Click here to read Earth's dust tail could lead the way to new exoplanets

Earth's dust tail could lead the way to new exoplanets

Earth actually shares its orbit with a huge ring of dust particles. Alien astronomers would likely notice the dust ring long before seeing Earth itself, which could mean the best way to find alien planets is to look for dust. More »
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By Alasdair Wilkins
#avatar Click here to read Exclusive Look at How <i>Avatar</i>'s Human Actors Transformed Into Towering Na'vi

Exclusive Look at How Avatar's Human Actors Transformed Into Towering Na'vi

You'll have to wait until Tuesday to buy the mega three-disc Avatar Extended Collector's Edition Blu-ray. But you can watch this exclusive featurette on how Zoe Saldana became eight-feet tall and blue right now. And yes, even horses get motion-captured. [Gizmodo]
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By Brian Barrett
#redridinghood Click here to read First look at the new &quot;supersexy&quot; side of Amanda Seyfried in Red Riding Hood

First look at the new "supersexy" side of Amanda Seyfried in Red Riding Hood

The more we learn about Amanda Seyfried's Red Riding Hood film, the more it sounds like an adaptation of a hot-and-heavy magical bodice-ripper. Love triangles, woodland sex, werewolves, sexy role-playing headdresses. Move over vampires, hello magical deer/wolf people sex parties! More »
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By Meredith Woerner
#afternoonreading Click here to read Books by Frederik Pohl and Philip K. Dick available as free downloads

Books by Frederik Pohl and Philip K. Dick available as free downloads

Tons of science-fiction novels have gone public domain and gotten posted at Project Gutenberg . Including books by Fritz Leiber, Frederik Pohl and Philip K. Dick. And Black Amazon of Mars by Empire Strikes Back co-writer Leigh Brackett. [Lawrence Person]
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#spaceexploration Click here to read Orbiting 3D printers are the future of space exploration

Orbiting 3D printers are the future of space exploration

Space travel is always expensive - especially having to build satellites on the ground and then drag them up into orbit. Why not use 3D printers to build those satellites in orbit? More »
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By Alasdair Wilkins
#bookreview

In Greg Bear’s Hull Zero Three, The Cosmic Terror Of A Generation Ship

Click here to read In Greg Bear’s <em>Hull Zero Three</em>, The Cosmic Terror Of A Generation Ship
These days in Speculative Fiction it's all about the Fantasy; Urban, Epic, or Weird. What happened to all the spaceships? Take heart space cadets, Greg Bear delivers cosmic wonder — and terror — with his latest novel, Hull Zero Three. More »
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By Grey_Area
#painting BERJAYA

Where the octopuses roam

Last year, a group of artists called Nevercrew created this gorgeous octopus pool, which they dubbed "Big Pink." Here's how they made it. More »
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By Annalee Newitz
#blinkytm Click here to read When adorable robot pals turn to murder: Ruairi Robinson's BlinkyTM

When adorable robot pals turn to murder: Ruairi Robinson's BlinkyTM

It's been a long time since we've seen any footage of Ruairi Robinson's dancing murderous android, until now. The first teaser trailer is out, with a new name, a new look and that kid from Where The Wild Things Are. More »
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By Meredith Woerner
#climatology Click here to read Global warming could mean a golden age for tropical rain forests

Global warming could mean a golden age for tropical rain forests

Climate change could have devastating consequences for much of the world's ecosystems, but at least one area might benefit. Ancient rain forests thrived during severe warming millions of years ago, helping to create today's species diversity. More »
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By Alasdair Wilkins
#interviews Click here to read The high cost of being River Tam's stunt double

The high cost of being River Tam's stunt double

"Baby Doll" Riley was a stunt-double in Watchmen, Serenity and Catwoman. ActionFlickChick interviews her about skimpy superhero-outfits and the head-injury she sustained as River Tam. Saddest bit: her memory's bad because "I've been hit in the head quite a bit."
10:41 AMBERJAYA
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#battlelosangeles Click here to read Two new Battle: Los Angeles trailers are eerily alluring

Two new Battle: Los Angeles trailers are eerily alluring

Hometown heroes battle a mecha invasion, with a somber singing-robot soundtrack — consider our interest piqued in Battle: Los Angeles. Watch the trailer — you can't help but be pulled in. Which is probably exactly what the aliens want. More »
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By Meredith Woerner
#science

Scientific proof that short people have one advantage over tall people

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#jamesfrey Click here to read James Frey's new publishing model: A factory for Hollywood-friendly books

James Frey's new publishing model: A factory for Hollywood-friendly books

James Frey's I Am Number Four didn't blow us away... but as a movie pitch in book form, it worked great, since Michael Bay and DJ Caruso have already filmed it. And it's just the first of many. More »
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#fluiddynamics

How cats master the physical universe when they lap up milk

Click here to read How cats master the physical universe when they lap up milk
When cats drink, they never splash or make a mess. It turns out there's a solid scientific reason for that. As a group of MIT engineers discovered, feline lapping requires a finely-tuned mastery of fluid dynamics. More »
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By Esther Inglis-Arkell
#physiology Click here to read Chewing gum makes you stand up straighter

Chewing gum makes you stand up straighter

It's well-established folk wisdom that you can't walk and chew gum at the same time. But it's a very different story if you're working on your posture. In that case, chewing gum is actually the best thing you can do. More »
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By Alasdair Wilkins
BERJAYA #ufos

The bizarre "ring UFO" that people have been seeing since 1957

Are they errant smoke rings or alien-controlled ships from Circleworld? Watch these videos of the "ring UFO" phenomenon and judge for yourself. More »
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By Annalee Newitz
#tvrecap

The sound of plot hammers on Fringe

Click here to read The sound of plot hammers on Fringe
Last night, a big piece of Fauxlivia's secret mission was revealed on Fringe — and the show's mythology got a lot deeper. Too bad the episode itself was a little underwhelming. Spoilers ahead. More »
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#nutcracker Click here to read First &quot;Nutcracker In 3D&quot; clip ruins Christmas

First "Nutcracker In 3D" clip ruins Christmas

Watch this terrifying clip from the horrific live-action Nutcracker adaptation, in which an evil wooden boy feasts on the entrails of Father Christmas. Or something. We're not sure because we started crying and ran away. Christmas is canceled, everyone. More »
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By Meredith Woerner
#morningspoilers Click here to read The Star Trek 2 script is almost done, but will J.J. Abrams direct it?

The Star Trek 2 script is almost done, but will J.J. Abrams direct it?

As the script for the Star Trek sequel nears completion, the question becomes who will direct it. Disney's adaptation of its Magic Kingdom theme park attracts Jon Favreau and Ron Moore. More »
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By Alasdair Wilkins
Yesterday - November 11, 2010
#foundfootage

The most amazing Matrix knock-off ever — co-starring Coolio!

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BERJAYA #exclusive

Hydras, Drones and Tankers: The inside scoop on Skyline's alien shock troops

We chatted with the directors of this weekend's big alien-attack movie Skyline. Find out each space invader's name, rank, size and duty — plus how their creepy blue hypnotizing light works, and what's in store for Skyline 2. More »
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By Meredith Woerner
#rant

What killed Caprica?

Click here to read What killed Caprica?
Unceremoniously canceled last month, Battlestar Galactica prequel series Caprica dared to offer audiences a truly alien world. That's probably what caused the show's downfall, but could also help it endure as one of the most literary scifi shows ever aired. More »
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By Annalee Newitz
#essay Click here to read In Defense of Steampunk

In Defense of Steampunk

A while back, Charles Stross published a spirited critique of steampunk, saying "there's too much of it" and it's suffering from "second artist effect." Now Aurorarama author Jean-Christophe Valtat explains why steampunk and "Teslapop" are more relevant than ever. More »
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By Jean-Christophe Valtat
#afternoonlistening

Police apes use Facebook to bust the illegal face-stealers — a new Paul Di Filippo tale

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#darkknight Click here to read Chris Nolan's short list of women to play Batman's love interest &mdash; and nemesis!

Chris Nolan's short list of women to play Batman's love interest — and nemesis!

More big name casting rumors are surfacing about Chris Nolan's third Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises. So who does Nolan have his eye on for Batman's next romantic interest, and a possible female villain? Here's the list. More »
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By Meredith Woerner
#weird

A Strange Bulge On The Dark Side Of The Moon

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BERJAYA #potterology

Did Harry Potter Really Steal All These Story Ideas?

When Harry Potter became one of the world's most famous heroes, many people complained that J.K. Rowling had lifted chunks of the Potterverse from other sources. How true is this? We sort through all the alleged prototypes for Harry Potter. More »
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By Charlie Jane Anders and Michael Ann Dobbs
#madscience

Letting your mind wander is a major cause of unhappiness

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#obituary

R.I.P. Legendary Producer Dino De Laurentiis

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#anthropology

In the ancient Amazon, children had many fathers - and women many lovers

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#beyondblackmesa

Half-Life fans make an amazing video game inspired film for pennies

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#disease Click here to read Orange juice is giving women gout

Orange juice is giving women gout

Do your feet feel like this? If you're a fan of sugary drinks, there's a significant chance you've got gout — and it's not just soda that's to blame. More »
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By Tim Barribeau
BERJAYA #pleasegodno

Kim Kardashian drains the fun out of Barbarella

We were just feeling nostalgic for Barbarella, when Kim Kardashian unveiled a new photoshoot of herself doing a Jane Fonda pastiche. It's always nice to see space-age fashion back again, but this isn't the Barbarella we were hoping for.
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#design

Woody Allen's house of the future gets foreclosed

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#thisisawesome Click here to read Math Smackdown: Prove the Pythagorean Theorem

Math Smackdown: Prove the Pythagorean Theorem

Everyone knows that A² + B² = C², but can you prove it? There are at least 88 ways to do it. Here's my personal favorite. More »
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By Esther Inglis-Arkell
#madastronomy

Cold, smelly failed star might be the most pathetic thing in the universe

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BERJAYA #scifashion

Galactus loves rainbows, but Dr. Doom loves unicorns more

The weekend's coming, and you'll need some cool nerd duds if you're going to look right. Allow me to suggest these tees from Mighty Fine, each showing the rainbows-and-unicorns side of our favorite superheroes and villains. More »
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By Annalee Newitz
#books

What would you give up for an Alzheimer's Disease cure?

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