Beautiful Space-Themed Bedding Sets for Astonomy Lovers

These quilt covers and pillow cases from CBedroom are absolute beauties and perfect for the space geek in your life. Available at CBedroom’s etsy store, these bed sets come in seven galactic designs.

Are We Getting a New Avengers Line-Up at the End of Age of Ultron?

It could be that the after-credits scene of Avengers: Age of Ultron is where we’ll learn which characters will join the ever-changing line-up. And one long-awaited name has always been on the list. Spoiler warning here, although it’s not really plot-related. According to Badass Digest, the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron will have Captain…

This Is Your Brain On Coffee

The latest episode from Mitchell Moffat and Gregory Brown of AsapSCIENCE is on the brain-boosting effects of coffee and the mechanisms of caffeine addiction. Plus, Moffatt and Brown take a crack at the age old question (no, not that one): how much caffeine is too much? https://gizmodo.com/why-does-coffee-make-you-poop-1538746609 https://gizmodo.com/how-much-caffeine-is-too-much-5982468

Why This Bestselling Author Decided To Start Self-Publishing

Author Karen Traviss has published a slew of successful books, from her own Wess’har Wars series to a number of Star Wars, Halo and Gears of War novels. But for her new techno-thriller Going Grey, she decided to walk away from a mainstream publishing contract and self-publish. She explains why. “Nobody else is going to…

People in the U.S. Fear War More Than Economic Downturn

In a national survey, U.S. residents said that the biggest global threat to the country today will come from extremist militant groups or nations. But they nevertheless said that other big threats include pandemics and global climate change. This survey reflects a change from last year. War and violence are rated as a bigger threats…

Barry Allen Feels Under The Weather (Wizard) In New Flash Trailer

Yeah, I’m not proud of writing “feels under the Weather Wizard,” but I’m too excited about the premiere of The Flash to really care. Every new bit of footage looks great, and you know Barry is going to have to dissipate a tornado by running around it in the opposite direction. That’s classic Flash, my…

Heads Up: Falling Skies Has Gotten Pretty Watchable Again

Falling Skies’ latest (and penultimate) season got off to a rocky start, with Nazi reeducation camps, Tom Mason as a masked superhero, and Tom’s daughter Lexi as a creepy cult-leader. But over the past few weeks, this show has seemed to find its groove again. At least somewhat. Spoilers again… The actual plot, the past…

New Evidence Suggests The Arctic’s First Settlers Died In Isolation

An unprecedented genetic study of more than 150 ancient human remains has turned up new clues about the sudden extinction of Paleo-Eskimos, the earliest-known settlers of the Canadian Arctic. Above: An Inuit man works on a model kayak with his daughter in Cape Dorset, an Inuit hamlet in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavat, Canada named…

Concept Art Writing Prompt: The Medieval Mech

The past and the future seem to collide in this week’s writing prompt. Why is this giant mechanical creation outfitted like a medieval knight? Medieval Sci-fi is by artist Phill Berry, found via r/ImaginaryTechnology. You can see the full image below and, as always, we invite you to write your own story inspired by this…

What’s the Real Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?

Chickens tend to produce eggs in one of two colors, white and brown. But is there any nutritional difference between them? And what accounts for the difference in shell color in the first place? These questions were recently posed to C. Claiborne Ray in the New York Times, who spoke to Cornell University scientist Tro…

Should Superhero Movies Just Skip The Origin Stories?

Sometimes, knowing the origin of where a character comes and how he or she got there forms an essential backdrop for a story to take place against. And sometimes, it just gets in the way. After getting a first look at what may be Doctor Doom’s new costume, a discussion began about just how much…

The Strangest Hot-Air Balloons To Ever Grace The Skies

Hot-air balloons went from mode of transportation to relative novelty, but throughout their history, these floating vehicles have been very odd. From a balloon built for lifting a person on horseback to the hot-air balloon replica of Christ the Redeemer, here are some of the weirdest balloons ever. https://gizmodo.com/the-most-astounding-airships-dirigibles-and-zeppelins-1515616128 The balloon that crossed the English…

Which Science Fiction Or Fantasy Book Do You Wish Went On Forever?

We’ve all experienced the sense of impending loss that comes when you realize a book is almost over — and you’re not ready for it to end. But which science fiction or fantasy novel do you wish would just never end? So you could keep reading it for the rest of your life? Please include…

Nod TV Show Is Set In World Where Humanity Loses The Ability To Sleep

What if the world suddenly lost the ability to go to sleep? What if the population was no longer tired? How long can the people of this hypothetical future function without sleeping? This is the premise of the new Fox series based on the novel Nod. Deadline is reporting that Fox is adapting Adrian Barnes’…

Meet The Man Who Grows Eyes

Growing nerve tissue and organs is a sci-fi dream — but one that’s poised to become a reality. Here’s the remarkable story of a pioneering researcher who has actually figured out how to grow eyes and brain cells. The train line from mainland Kobe is a marvel of urban transportation. Opened in 1981, Japan’s first…

Here’s What Happens When White People Move Into Your Neighborhood

We used to have white flight. Now, in city centers, we have something that one policy researcher calls white infill. So what happens when a bunch of white people start moving in? The changes are a lot more profound than getting a new Starbucks on the corner. Photo by torbakhopper Actually, it probably does mean…

What Makes Even The Devil Hate Hell? The Bureaucracy

The Devil just wants to buy a few souls and call it a day, but he’s constantly wrapped up in red tape. At least in this short film, he can slip away for a massage—but can he relax even there? The Nether Regions was written by Lesley Farrow and directed by Maria Lee at Wonky…

Christians in America have been worried about surveillance technology for the past two centuries. Go read this terrific essay by Daniel Salas in The Appendix, about how Christians connected Satan with surveillance, starting in the mid-nineteenth century.

New Seventh Son Trailer Channels A Willow Vibe

The much-delayed fantasy movie starring Jeff Bridges titled Seventh Son has had three previous release dates, but now it appears to be finally ramping up for a release. And with this new monster-filled trailer, we’re seeing the serious side to Seventh Son. We’re actually excited this picture, based on the Joseph Delaney book The Last…

Supercut: Morgan Freeman Explains Absolutely Everything

Nobody explains things better than Morgan Freeman. No matter how nonsensical, crazy or profound, everything sounds better when he explains it. We only use 10 percent of our brains? Sure. A mystical prophecy? Makes sense. But just to prove it, here are nearly 40 clips of Freeman explaining stuff. We didn’t quite restrict ourselves to…