100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 11-30
We’re on the penultimate day of our countdown of the 100 albums every science fiction and fantasy fan must experience once in this lifetime. Or particular corner of the multiverse. Whatever! What tunes are lined up for this beautiful Friday? We’ve got devil horns, lightcycles, the pharaoh master of jazz, and John Carpenter by way…
Super-Precise Laser Scalpel Minimizes Collateral Damage
An ultra-fast tiny laser can work as a miniature scalpel inside the body, making careful incisions or excisions while leaving healthy tissue intact. It is more effective than a doctor’s metal scalpel or even other laser devices, according to its developers at the University of Texas, because it leaves more healthy cells alone. The device…
Why does Joss Whedon always kill the characters we love?
Joss Whedon. He’s bloodthirstier than a hundred vampires. He’ll kill off characters just to make a point, or to supply a story beat, or just because his assistant didn’t get the right cream cheese for his bagel today. Why is he the grim reaper, and why do we continue supporting him in his murder spree?…