The European Space Agency and NASA astronaut Terry Virts have broken new ground in Earth-to-space communications, proving that the International Space Station is just a robotic handshake away. Related Links NASA’s Pluto probe could carry your photo to aliens Watch the drunken wobble of Pluto’s smaller moons Tempting blue pools in vivid Mars photo aren’t …
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A 12-meter (39-foot) tall Godzilla replica head is seen on the 8th floor terrace of the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku in Tokyo. The Godzilla replica, based on the original 1954 film is the main attraction of a new commercial complex. Chris McGrath/Getty Images He’s terrorized citizens in several movies, but apparently all is forgiven as Godzilla, one of Japan’s scariest kaiju, …
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This Han Solo mini-fridge would make a cool addition to a “Star Wars” geek’s home. ThinkGeek “I love you,” you say. “I know,” says your fridge. ThinkGeek has released an amazing mini-fridge that’s sure to please “Star Wars” geeks, as it looks just like Han Solo frozen in carbonite. What better way to keep your beverages cool than by putting …
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The YouTube filmmakers known as Brotherhood Workshop are out with another animated Lego short, and this one takes us to Isla Nublar and “Jurassic World.” Related Links Angry Lego R2-D2 blasts Jawas in new animated short ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ trailer gets remade in Lego Groot, Hodor and Chewbacca bond big time in Lego short In the clip, published Tuesday, …
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We saw the prototype in action a few weeks ago, and now French creator Olivier C has put the finishing touches on his “Star Wars” X-wing RC quadcopter. Related Links New Millennium Falcon drone is a bigger, better hunk of junk Imperial Star Destroyer drone patrols the skies above France TIE Interceptor drone is the meanest starfighter in the galaxy …
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MIT’s crazy and amazing robotic cheetah has learned a new trick. Now, the four-legged robot that can run and jump like a real animal can detect and jump over obstacles. A video posted to MIT’s YouTube channel on May 28 shows the Cheetah 2 robot running on a treadmill and in an indoor gym at a speed of around 5 …
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The Detroit Zoo is turning into the lands of Westeros and Essos, with cute little warthog piglets vying to win the Iron Throne. Related Links Jon Snow and Ygritte reunite in Coldplay’s ‘Game of Thrones: The Musical’ See Peter Dinklage sing about ‘Game of Thrones’ with Coldplay Geeky cake pan will turn you into a Mother of Dragons Five new …
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If a new Guinness World Record is any indication, hoverboards could be the next extreme sport. The Guinness organization says Canadian inventor Catalin Alexandru Duru has broken the world record for longest hoverboard flight with a flight of 275.9 meters (905 feet and 2 inches) — and that was out over a lake. Related Links ‘Back to the Future’ hoverboard …
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A new public service announcement on YouTube warns of a far greater danger than the world has ever faced — selfie sticks. Related stories Arm-shaped selfie stick lets you pretend you have friends Pizza Hut, which is trying to get you to buy some new kind of pizza it’s selling, posted the funny PSA on Wednesday informing us of the …
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The deadly alien that first stalked Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987’s “Predator” just kept coming back in sequels. Now, humans (and other aliens) can fight back with wrist-worn weapons of their own based on the retractable blades shown in “AVP: Alien vs. Predator,” provided they have access to a blacksmith shop. Related Links Real-life Legend of Zelda shield could withstand a …
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