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Joss Whedon Says Avengers: Age Of Ultron Has No Post-Credits Scene

When Avengers: Age of Ultron premieres on May 1st, you don’t need to stay until the lights go up. Director Joss Whedon has just admitted that there will be no post-credits scene at the end… although you’ll definitely want to stick around for the mid-credits scene, whatever that is. Here’s Whedon and Marvel Studios president…

Find Out Why Everybody Is Freaking Out About Ken Liu’s Grace Of Kings

Ken Liu is one of the most award-winning and acclaimed writers of the past few years. And today sees the publication of his first novel, The Grace of Kings, which is already getting rave reviews. We’ll have a review later this week, but first here’s an an exclusive excerpt. Chapter Five The Death of the…

The Halfbike Is the Standing Desk of Bicycles

If you were under the impression that a pair of large wheels supporting a seat under your butt was the only gas-free way to get around a city, you’ve clearly forgotten about the innovative Halfbike first introduced last year. But that’s OK, because there’s now a new and improved version for urban dwellers that promises…

How Captain America got deleted in Avengers–and six other unknown facts

If you’re excited for The Avengers: Age of Ultron to come out next month, congratulations and welcome to the human race. It’s going to be crazy. But before that superhero spectacle begins, it’s always fun to look back at the original movie. Here are some things you didn’t know about The Avengers. CineFix reveals things…

Scammers and Skeptics Are Strangling the Future of Digital Money

Bitcoin devotees and other cryptocurrency fans say that math gives their radical ideas so much potential. But starting a new value system also requires a level of faith in the people using the math. As “shitcoin” scams pile up, it’s becoming clear that new currencies need trust, too. And they don’t have it. Nowhere is…

Why Does the Edward Snowden “Hologram” Look Nothing Like Snowden?

When you look at the photo above, what do you see? Famed NSA document leaker Edward Snowden? Or do you see a 1930s boxer who needs to win just one last fight before he can finally retire? Last night in New York an art collective named The Illuminator projected an image of Edward Snowden in…

Rumors are circulating that geneticists have modified the DNA of a human embryo. If true, it could allow scientists to hack the human germ line, resulting in heritable genome modifications. Critics warn it could lead to unforeseen consequences, while advocates say it’s the next step in medical evolution. Image: Lightspring/Shutterstock

Trying to Make Game of Thrones Valyrian Steel Sword With Real Materials 

Nothing reigns consistently in HBO’s Game of Thrones (and George R.R. Martin’s “Song of Ice and Fire” book series that inspired it) except Valyrian steel, a magical sword material. Valyrian steel is, of course, extremely not real. But materials scientist Ryan Conselltook a look at its chemistry anyway. In the video below, Consell ponders what…

10 Geological Forms We’ve Studied For Years And Still Don’t Understand

Geology is full of strange mysteries, from towering structures to small formations. The more we examine these deceptively complicated phenomena, the less we understand their origins and the processes that created them. Here are 10 geological forms that we still don’t understand, even after years of careful study. Top image: Stone rings in Norway are…

A Better Look At Bandai’s Figuarts Luke Skywalker

We already knew that Bandai would be bringing awindswept Jedi Luke to their Star Wars line later this year, but now they’ve released a batch of new pictures and information about the figure, giving us a better look at its… well, let’s just say not great likeness. I don’t know what it is about this…

2000 Images of My Little Ponies and More Stories of IT Revenge

We asked for your best IT and computer-based revenge pranks — you answered. You are all a bunch of brilliant bastards. Unless you sent in a commenter name for attribution, I’ve identified you by an initial to protect the guilty. If you’d like a different credit, just send me a follow-up email at [email protected] Horrible…

Ryan Reynolds Reveals Deadpool’s Face, Fixes Everything X-Men Did Wrong

The Deadpool movie is currently filming in Vancouver, which means scads of photos are pouring from the set, revealing fun spoilers for all die-hard fans. This included one incredibly great look at Ryan Reynold’s’ new character face for Wade Wilson beneath the Deadpool mask. For those of you unaware, one of the many skills Deadpool…

How to cook blood

Yes, I know it sounds utterly gross and something people only do in satanic ceremonies but blood is a pretty common ingredient in gastronomy. If you’ve ever tried blood sausages or black pudding you already know that blood, properly cooked, tastes delicious. This video from our friends at Malackaraj shows how to prepare it. SPLOID…

Students Built the World’s Smallest Electric Wheelchairs

Three-year-old Tanner Jensen and his 20-month-old brother Skyler were both born with a rare genetic condition known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy which means they can’t walk, crawl, control their heads, or even lift their arms. But life for the young brothers will soon be improving thanks to students at Brigham Young University who built the…

What The Heck Is This?

What is this material? It looks like a very tacky version of astroturf, or an arrangement of flower petals. But can you guess what it actually is? This frankly unappealing arrangement of colored tags awkwardly stuck in rows is, when you zoom out, one of the most famously beautiful creatures in the world. It’s an…

The Major Art Inspirations Behind The Hit Comic Descender

We’ve already talked about how writer Jeff Lemire and artist Dustin Nguyen’s Descender is already one of the great scifi comics of 2015. Issue #2 of the hit Image comic arrives in stores tomorrow, so we talked to Nguyen about his five biggest artistic inspirations for the universe he helped create. TIM-21, a companion robot…

Destroyed or Destroyer?

The 5th Artillery Brigade of the Republic of Korea Army conducted combat firing practice on March 26, and this M270 MLRS, a US-made armored, self-propelled, multiple rocket launcher made a hellish show. At first glance it is hard to tell for the inexperienced eyes if the missile is hitting or coming out of the vehicle’s…

Spock Emoji, and Everything Else You Missed Yesterday

Sony smartphones face another hurdle, Hulu gets into the GIF game, and Spock comes to an iPhone near you. This is the new and rumors you missed yesterday, all on BitStream. iPhone’s great camera, fluid operating system, and stocked app store have never been enough to pull me from Android—but now iOS is going where…

I can’t take my eyes off of this cool planter robot

I wish I had a window with a perfect view of this pack planter robot. I would open it every morning to watch the machine transplant pansies while I have my breakfast—and I would probably be late to work for the rest of my life. SPLOID is delicious brain candy. Follow us on Facebook or…

Check Out Marvel’s “Remastered” Original Star Wars Comic Adaptation

Marvel have taken the reins on Star Wars comics this year, but it wasn’t the first time they’ve handled a galaxy far, far away; they also released the first comic adaptation of the movie back in 1977. Now the company is honoring their Star Wars past with an updated, recolored release of the original series.…