New Research Suggests Climate Change is Wiping Out Bumblebees

A study led by Canadian researchers shows that bumblebees are disappearing in many areas where they lived several decades ago, and climate change is to blame. Unlike most animals—and for reasons not entirely known—bumblebees can’t move north to cope with warmer temperatures. They don’t fare well in warmer climates because they evolved in cooler regions,…

The Limitless TV Show Gave Us a Jolt of Mind-Blowing Brilliance

Yesterday at Comic-Con, we got a chance to see the pilot episode of Limitless, which airs on CBS September 22. It was prefaced by a (pre-taped) intro by executive producer Bradley Cooper, who starred in the 2011 movie and will occasionally co-star here. And holy crap, is this one hell of a show! Our spoiler-free…

11 Science Fiction Books That Are Regularly Taught in College Classes

We all learn a lot from reading science fiction books—not just the cool ideas, but also the fascinating thought experiments. But college professors often reach for classic science fiction when they’re planning classes on literature, society or philosophy. Here are 11 science fiction books that are often taught in college. 1) The Handmaid’s Tale A…

How Do Steroids Actually Work?

Steroids seem to have two functions: making people strong and screwing up their lives. We’ll take a look at how steroids accomplish both of these tasks. From bulking muscles to shrinking testicles, this is what happens when you put a steroid in your body. When people bring up “steroids” while they’re talking about sports, we…

All Four New Ghostbusters, Suited Up and Ready for Supernatural Action

It’s not an official pic, but here’s the first look at the entire new Ghostbusters team: from left to right, that’s Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy and Kate McKinnon. I cannot tell you how much I love McKinnon’s Egon Spengler look. [Via GBNewsdotcom] Contact the author at [email protected].

Chewbacca Is Getting His Own Marvel Comics Miniseries, Too

Marvel’s little slice of the Star Wars galaxy is getting a little bigger. Just like Princess Leia and Lando Calrissian before him, another hero is getting their own solo comic: Chewie himself! Laugh it up, fuzzballs. Written by Deadpool’s Gerry Duggan and with art from longtime Marvel star Phil Noto, the Chewbacca series is set…

The Most Spectacular Cosplay of Comic-Con 2015, Day One!

Comic-Con is well and truly under way, and that doesn’t just mean panels and news galore, it means wonderfully crafty fans taking to the floor with their incredible costumes. We’ve gathered the coolest cosplay from the first day for you to feast your eyes on! The Reverse Flash. Image Credit: That Guy You Knowww Return…

The legendary Hayao Miyazaki has made his first-ever all CG work! It’s a 10-minute short film that will run at the Ghibli Museum in Japan, and apparently took him three years to make. Still, it’s nice to know he’s filling his time after retiring from animation… with more animation. [Via Anime News Network] Contact the…

Minions Demonstrates How Slapstick Can Actually Reinforce The Status Quo

Minions is kind of a critic-proof movie. You pretty much already know what you’re getting from this film: one and a half hours of those walking twinkies from the Despicable Me Movies. Amusing antics! Nonsensical babble! Contrived situations! It feels like a direct-to-DVD movie, but it’ll make a billion dollars. For those who missed Despicable…

Could Our Planet’s Shrinking Crust Result in a Water World?

A reconstruction of Earth’s continental crust over the eons shows that our planet’s land masses are eroding faster than they’re being replenished—meaning our entire planet could become completely submerged in about two billion years. By studying the concentrations of isotopes from 13,000 rock samples taken around the world, geologist Bruno Dhuime and his team from…

The ISS may finally get its space veggie garden yet! This is actually the second attempt at getting lettuceseeds to sprout in the growing chamber, after the first one ended with some frantic overwatering to perk the dehydrated plants back up. Astronauts! They’re just like us. Image: Scott Kelly setting up the Veggie experiment on…

The Ladies of Indiana Jones Get Artistic At Acme Comic-Con Booth

Every year at San Diego Comic-Con, I make a point to head to the Acme Archives booth. Then again, it’s hard to miss considering it’s 5 times the size of every other booth and filled with beautiful art. This year is no exception and three pieces in particular jumped out: the ladies of Indiana Jones.…

Wesley Snipes’ Blade Could Return In The Marvel Movies

Jada Pinkett Smith really wants to be part of a second Suicide Squad. Ron Perlman still wants a third Hellboy. Plus, see Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1 in action, new clips from Ant-Man, Sam Raimi talks Ash vs Evil Dead, and our first look at Damien and the Sherlock Christmas special. It’s time for Spoilers! Storm Halley Berry…

You Can Read the First Chapter of Harper Lee’s New Novel Online

It’s 55 years since To Kill a Mockingbird was published, but Harper Lee’s second book, Go Set A Watchman, is about to be released. Now you can read the first chapter online. The first 3,500 words of the novel have been published on the websites of The Guardian and The Wall Street Journal. If it’s…

This Is What the New Ghostbusters Look Like

We’ve already seen what they’ll wear and drive, but this is the first glimpse of what the new Ghostbusters will like when they hit the screen. While previous leaks from the film set have been made by director Paul Feig, these images of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones appear to have…

New TV Series Damien Gives You the Antichrist as You’ve Never Seen Him

The new A&E series Damien is based on the original 1976 Omen movie — and that’s where all similarities with the crazy Antichrist franchise end. This show will give us a totally different view of Satan’s spawn, and offers the possibility that evil isn’t quite what you thought it was. Today at Comic-Con, we got…

Jennifer Lawrence Told Us How Katniss Takes “Control of Her Own Destiny”

At the Hunger Games Part 2: Mockingjay press conference today, we got a chance to ask Jennifer Lawrence one question, and we asked whether Katniss is really a true believer in the revolution now. Is she finally on board, or is she just playing the role everyone expects of her? You can watch the video…

Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk’s Con Man Satirizes Comic-Con at Comic-Con

Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk’s Con Man, the first webseries to pack Hall H, premiered this hilarious trailer of the funnier side of con life to a room full of con goers. It was also host to a packed panel of science fiction faces: Michael Trucco (Battlestar Galactica), Seth Green, Alison Haislip, Nolan North, Casper…

Marvel Is Putting Naked Superhero Bodies in ESPN Magazine‘s Body Issue

Huh. Every year, ESPN magazine releases a special “Body Issue”, celebrating the peak physical form of the world’s finest athletes with oodles of nude and semi-nude pictures. This year’s issue will get a special helping hand from some of Marvel’s mightiest men and women. The 2015 Body Issue will come with a special insert titled…

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