Inventor Creates a Math-Infused Bicycle with Seriously Cool Wheels

Several years ago, retired military officer Guan Baihua invented what may be the ultimate geometry geek bicycle. The front wheel is a pentagonal curve, and the back wheel is a reuleaux triangle (a triangular curve). It seems like it shouldn’t work, but it does — and beautifully! It’s called the Reuleaux Bicycle. I’m not sure…

Shadow of Mordor, Sleeping Beauty, The Boondocks, Fargo [Deals]

Shadow of Mordor is out today, and it’s good . Take advantage of these lingering preorder deals before they expire. PC preorder Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor ($38) | GreenMan | Use code SEPTEM-BEROFF-ER25XX PC preorder Season Pass for Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor ($19) | GreenMan | Use code SEPTEM-BEROFF-ER25XX PC preorder Shadow of…

10 Geeky Debates That Had To Be Settled By Federal Courts

Meet the real Justice League: the federal courts that, over the past several decades, have issued rulings that decided the fates of superheroes, robots, zombies, mutants and entire galaxies. Here are ten court rulings that meted out justice in the world of nerdery. 1) Mutants Are Not Legally Human Beings (Toy Biz, Inc. v. the…

The Australian Scifi Movie Terminus Looks Both Confusing And Awesome

I have little idea what’s actually happening in this first teaser trailer for the Australian science fiction movie Terminus. I know something crashes to Earth, someone’s leg grows back in a super-creepy way, and I’m completely intrigued. Other than that, though? I’m totally boggled… in a good way. Here’s the official, vague synopsis from the…

We’ve Lost So Much Antarctic Ice It’s Causing A Dip In Earth’s Gravity

An ESA satellite has spotted something unusual happening in the Antarctic: As the ice has dwindled there over the last five years, they’re also seeing a change in the Earth’s gravity. The GOCE satellite was launched in 2009 to undertake a detailed mapping of Earth’s gravity, along with any fluctuations in strength. As researchers recently…

Art Inspired By The Last Of Us Makes Fungus Zombies Strangely Beautiful

Who ever thought that the disfigured Infected from the video game The Last of Us and their fungal explosions could be rather lovely? These artists take on the game’s visuals and find the beauty in the post-apocalypse. Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, Calif., is currently hosting A Tribute to Naughty Dog: 30th Anniversary, an art show…

Scenes* From the Upcoming Tetris Movie, Which Is a Totally Real Thing

An “epic sci-fi movie” version of the video game Tetris is in the works, because if Hollywood loves one thing, it’s action blockbusters based on nostalgia-fueled brands with nonsensical plots (see: Transformers, Battleship, TMNT, really the entire Michael Bay oeuvre). Threshold Entertainment is working with the Tetris Company to develop the film, and Threshold CEO…

At Long Last, An Invisibility Cloak We Can Believe In

By using simple, inexpensive, and readily available materials, researchers at at the University of Rochester have developed an optical system that can actually hide objects in the visible spectrum of light. Cloaking devices are a kind of holy grail for physicists. The ability to hide objects from plain sight would be a remarkable achievement with…

This X-Men: Days Of Future Past VFX Breakdown Is The Best I’ve Ever Seen

It takes a lot of computers to turn actors into a naked, blue Jennifer Lawrence, as this absolutely stunning VFX breakdown for Digital Domain, who worked on X-Men: Days of Future Past proves. Seriously, if you watch just one of these VFX reels we love posting so much, make it this one. Besides really getting…

Epidemics Are Not Natural

Now that Ebola is ravaging parts of West Africa, a nasty meme is once again rearing its ugly head — the suggestion that epidemics are “nature’s way” of dealing with overpopulation. But it’s an assertion that’s as false as it is dangerous. Here’s why. Image by Jim Cooke, source photos via Shutterstock. Warnings of human…

Nightwing sets up an encounter with Deathstroke in this cool Fan Series

Youtuber Ismahawk (aka Danny Shep) has kicked off a pretty lavish short series based on DC hero Nightwing – and it’s basically Arrow on a tighter budget, right down to showing off the protagonist’s Abs. Hooray! The first in the five-episode series made its début yesterday, with the rest of the episodes landing on a…

Yes, Some Rainbows Only Have One Color

Not all rainbows are as colorful as their reputation suggests. There are some spectacular monochrome rainbows, when the conditions are right. The cooler shades drop out of the rainbow, leaving bands of yellow, orange, and red. Sometimes the rainbow narrows down to a bright red streak of light. The rainbow goes monochrome simply because there…

What Is The Most Baffling Mystery In Science?

Do you long to know just what’s going on inside of a black hole? Or do you want to know, once and for all, what other kinds of life could be out there in the universe? Or maybe you are most curious about the unexplained facets of human behavior? Tell us in the comments about…

All The Different Voices Rocket Raccoon Has Had Through The Years

Just because Marvel only recently started pushing the Guardians of the Galaxy to the forefront of their universe doesn’t mean they haven’t had a lot of iterations. Case in point: YouTuber TheGenerationWest compiled all seven different voices Rocket Raccoon has had over the last four years. If nothing else, that should show you how serious…

The 20 Best Movies and TV Shows Disappearing From Netflix Tonight

Netflix is about to purge some of the greatest movies and TV shows of all time from its roster of available titles. Say it ain’t so! Here are the best titles you need to stream while there’s still time. Below we’ve selected the choicest movies and TV shows being eradicated from Netflix on October 1st,…

Is Game of Thrones Finally Filming a Long-Awaited Scene From the Books?

More video from the Batman v. Superman set shows that something that brings the GCPD out in force. New TV spots for Interstellar provide more details on the film’s space travel. Plus major hints for Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, Person of Interest and Gotham. Spoilers now! Top image: Game of Thrones Batman v.…

David Fincher Will Direct Season 1 of HBO’s Supernatural Thriller Utopia

In what is a pretty big commitment — destined to take up most of 2015 — David Fincher’s planning to direct every episode of HBO’s adaptation of the British series Utopia. Assuming that HBO’s Utopia is a close adaptation of the original UK show, it’ll follow a group of people who have a cult graphic…

While the rising tide of pumpkin brews may be a modern phenomenon, brewing beer with pumpkins is as old as the U.S. itself. For colonials, the pumpkin was not used for flavor, but as a source of fermentable sugar. Persimmons and molasses were also used as alternative sources of sugars where they were available.

Effects in 1984: A Video Reminder of When Lucas and Spielberg Reigned

If you’re searching for something fascinating to occupy an hour, this 1984 Nova special is an excellent choice. It’s a documentary that goes from Georges Méliès A Trip to the Moon to the kings of special effects in the 80s. Unsurprisingly, The Magic of Special Effects spends a significant amount of time with Industrial Light…

An Incredibly Detailed Illustration of the Spaceship That Has Everything

This is not the ship of a species who knows restraint. This is the ship of people who refuse to leave any creature comfort behind. This is the work of Mattias Adolfsson, who we’ve featured before, and we highly recommend expanding the photo to its full size. It’s the only way to take in just…