That Time An Unscrupulous Vixen Hypnotized And Enslaved Superman

We all know that Superman’s powers include super-hypnosis… but it turns out he’s highly susceptible to hypnosis himself. All you have to do is dangle a watch in the big guy’s face and he becomes yours to command. At least, judging from this Lois and Clark episode. In “Illusions of Grandeur,” a struggling female magician’s…

Finally One Person Does The Right Thing On Vampire Diaries

Yay for Julian, the Traveler inhabiting Tyler’s body, for doing what needs to be done, on last night’s Vampire Diaries. Seriously, did anybody else spend half an hour shouting at the screen for somebody to do this? Spoilers ahead… Just how selfish are Stefan and Elena? They’re so afraid to give up their immortal lives,…

This plastic heals itself through a process that’s eerily reminiscent of blood clotting. It contains a network of capillaries that deliver healing chemicals to damaged areas. So in the future, the cracked screen of your phone could mend itself. Image: Nathan Bajandas/Beckman Institute/University of Illinois You may also enjoy:

How Streaming Video Could Kill The DVD Special Feature — Or Save It

Streaming video is rapidly becoming the movie-watching mode of choice, but does the takeover of streaming video mean that the special features and commentaries that accompanied DVDs are dead? With the release of the previously redacted Bond movie commentaries, we were left wondering about what the future of streaming video meant for special features down…

The Green Goblin Could Have Been Terrifying In Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Green Goblin could have looked downright monstrous in Amazing Spider-Man 2, if artistLong Ouyang‘s original designs had been used. Just see for yourself! [via Comic Book Movie]

Fan-Made Trailer For Jim Butcher’s Next Dresden Files Book Is Splendid

Jim Butcher’s next book in the Dresden Files series, Skin Game, doesn’t come out until May 27 — but you can feed your Dresden Files addiction right now, with this action-packed book trailer. This trailer was created by the talented folks at Dresden Files Fan Filming, featuring Tiffany Briels as Mab, Queen of Air and…

News Of Junk DNA’s Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

The term “junk DNA” has been under attack lately, but a pair of geneticists are now making the case for this much maligned and misunderstood concept. There are significant chunks of our DNA, they argue, that really are utterly useless. By the end of the Human Genome Project, biologists had discovered that over 98% of…

Fritz Kahn’s Whimsical Infographics Turn People Into Contraptions

Fritz Kahn (1888-1968), the pioneer of infographics, published more than 20 books with his artist friends and made thousands of scientific illustrations. His infographics attempt to take you inside the functioning of the human mind and body, by depicting people as rather whimsical contraptions. Here are his most amazing illustrations. Kahn was chased out of…

This Wickedly Fast Running Robot Is Now Commercially Available

Meet OutRunner — a sleek star-shaped robot you can use to mercilessly hunt down your friends. It’s the world’s first remotely controlled legged running robot that’s commercially available to the public. The remarkable device, which was developed by Pensacola, Florida’s Robotics Unlimited, is capable of self-balancing, reaching speeds around 20 mph (32 kph) on almost…

What Movie Was Way Better Than You Expected?

Sometimes low expectations can pay off. Sometimes, you expect a movie to be kind of terrible, and it surprises you by being actually quite good. Sometimes, a movie looks dumb, but turns out to be charming and fun. Which movie did you expect to suck — and then were pleasantly surprised? Please include a picture,…

Real Estate Experts Value Goku’s House At Way Over 9,000

So, how much would the home of Dragon Ball’s hero be worth on today’s market? It’s got nothing to do with power levels. As this infographic reveals, as with all houses, it’s about size and location. Over at the Movoto Blog (“The Lighter Side of Real Estate”), David Cross applied some creative thinking to determine…

Harry Potter Fans Name Brain-Paralyzing Wasp After Dementors, Natch

The Museum of Natural History in Berlin recently allowed its patrons to name one of its henceforth unnamed wasp species. The name the public chose was Ampulex dementor, either out out of Harry Potter fandom or because the wasp really is the Dementor of the animal world. Seriously! Here’s how Nature World News describes the…

Watch London Evolve From Roman Times To Today

This remarkable film brings together and animates thousands of historical records to depict the growth of London over the past two millennia, beginning with the construction of the very first road networks. Several prominent organizations collaborated on the creation of this seven-minute video, including the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at UCL, English Heritage, the…

Never-Before-Seen Star Wars Storyboards Show The Original Trilogy Anew

We’ve already seen a ton of astonishing artwork from the making of classic Star Wars — but the new book of storyboards from the original trilogy is still a revelation. So many cool images, so many glimpses of how key sequences could have looked different. We’ve got some exclusive images to share with you. Top…

Community Has Been Cancelled

So much for #sixseasonsandamovie. Sigh. But at least we’re glad Community got to go out on top with a great season, instead of ending with the lackluster previous season. We shall miss you, Greendale. [via Deadline]

The New York Times and Associated Press are challenging the FAA drone ban as a violation of the First Amendment, reports the Columbia Journalism Review. Along with other media outlets, they argue that drones are crucial for documenting the news.

Japan’s Most Beloved Anime Character, Doraemon, Is Coming To The U.S.

It’s only taken 45 years or so, but Doraemon — the robot-cat from the future who is often called Japan’s equivalent of Mickey Mouse for eternal popularity — is finally coming to America, when Disney XD premieres the anime this summer. One Doraemon anime TV series or another has petty much been airing constantly since…

Island Gigantism: How Islands Really Do Breed Giant Creatures

Islands of giant monsters aren’t just in the movies. In real life, certain species grow to incredible size on islands. Why do they grow, and what does it mean for other species survival? We’ll explore the different reasons — and show why this phenomenon reveals that we could probably kill off Godzilla. The Islands Giants…

The Walking Dead Season 4 Limited Edition, Looney Tunes Golden Box Set

The Walking Dead Season 4 Limited Edition is up for pre-order now, $40 off the list price and with Amazon’s pre-order price guarantee. No charge until August when it ships. For comparison The Walking Dead Season 3 LE is still going that price now, when it’s available. [Walking Dead Season 4 LE, $91] The Looney…

Bicycling Is Now The Fastest Growing Method Of Commuting To Work

So long, flying cars! It turns out that the transportation of the future might just already be propped up next to your garage: the bicycle. According to a new Censusreport on how we’re getting around these days, biking is the fastest-growing mode of commuting to work in the U.S. today. Interestingly, the temperateness of the…