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Nomad life is better when you've got a walking ship 27 Aug 2013 | 08:23 am
They ate a simple meal by the fire, guarded by the house mech. Some might say they weren't nomads at all — just high tech poseurs appropriating a traditional way of life. But out in the wild lands bey...
Read the first chapter from Ramez Naam's new nanotech thriller, Crux 27 Aug 2013 | 04:53 am
Last year, Ramez Naam thrilled us with his biotech revolution novel Nexus , about a form of nanotechnology that allows people to reprogram their brains — and even communicate with another person's br...
Simon Pegg explains the ending of The World's End 27 Aug 2013 | 04:32 am
The World's End is a really funny movie — but it's also a thought-provoking piece of science fiction, with a somewhat controversial ending. When we interviewed the stars and director of the film, we ...
How to read a crop circle and kind of freak yourself out 27 Aug 2013 | 04:30 am
I love crop circles, and this conspiracy-style explanation of a few recent ones is actually giving me that X-Files chill. Read more...
People Who Live Inside Water Towers 27 Aug 2013 | 04:28 am
In many cities and towns, water towers are no longer needed for water storage. Instead, people have turned these beautiful, imposing structures into incredible homes. Read more...
Yet another lesson that should be banished from biology textbooks 27 Aug 2013 | 03:53 am
At some point, you probably learned about the idea of dominant and recessive genetic characteristics. A common example is tongue-rolling — those who can do it are said to have a dominant genetic trait...
Your chance to watch the other great modern Sherlock Holmes show 27 Aug 2013 | 03:30 am
Are you jonesing for more Sherlock? We may have a surprising methadone shot for you. Plus, one of the weirdest scifi shows to grace the BBC, a live-action movie of one of Japan’s weirdest anime, and a...
Lifehacker What Happens to the Brain When You Meditate (And How it Benefits You) | Kotaku Woman Join 27 Aug 2013 | 03:21 am
Lifehacker What Happens to the Brain When You Meditate (And How it Benefits You) | Kotaku Woman Joins A Game. Things Immediately Get Ridiculous. | Deadspin Why Your Team Sucks 2013: Seattle Seahawks |...
What scientific discovery has improved your life the most? 27 Aug 2013 | 03:06 am
Our world has transformed so much just in the past few decades. From medical technology to computers to space exploration, we've learned an amazing amount. But which scientific or technological break...
The Most Horrifying Doctor Who Cosplay We've Seen in Ages 27 Aug 2013 | 03:01 am
We've seen a lot of Doctor Who cosplay lately, but nothing as horrifying as this tribute to the story "The Idiot's Lantern," where Rose's identity gets stolen. It's a rockabilly nightmare. Read more....
