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The Best Solar Eclipse Photos [Image Cache]
If you were lucky enough to live in Asia or the western United States or anywhere in between, you would've been graced with the clear sight of what looked like a ring of fire in the sky. Or more specifically, an annular eclipse. If you missed the eclipse, don't worry, we got you. Here are the bes...
The Most Embarrassing Star Wars Official Merchandise This Side of Hoth [Star Wars]
The special edition versions of the Star Wars films and the recent prequels left many fanboys wondering if George Lucas maybe wasn't the visionary filmmaker they had all worshipped and adored. But one aspect of Lucas's vision that has never come into question is his ability to market the hell out...
Giant Airbags Will Be Used To Float the Costa Concordia Back To Port [Ships]
Starting next month the salvage operation for the capsized Costa Concordia will begin, with American and Italian companies being chosen to work together to bring the $600 million cruise ship back to port in one piece.More »
Vegas Casinos Connected by Zipline Sounds Like an Ocean's 14 Stunt [Las Vegas]
Las Vegas can be an exhausting place to explore on foot. So in a slightly misguided attempt to make it easier for patrons to get between its casinos, MGM Resorts International is planning to string up zip lines between the Luxor and Excalibur.More »
This Cutting-Edge Simulator Is How North Korea Trains the Farmers of the Future [Image Cache]
Somehow North Korea has been unfairly stereotyped as a nation that's behind the times—unwilling to adopt new technologies that could improve the country. But as this image clearly illustrates, that's simply not the case.More »
Everything You Need For Tonight's NCAA Final [Toolkit]
Tonight the University of Kentucky goes up against the University of Kansas in the 2012 NCAA basketball championship. You've got snacks. You've got a comfy place to crash. You might think you've got everything you'll need to make the game as enjoyable as possible, but we've compiled a few importa...
James Cameron Successfully Reaches "the Deepest Spot on Earth" (UPDATED) [James Cameron]
Director and science nerd James Cameron is making an attempt to travel to the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean. The last time someone tried this was in 1960, when Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard and Navy Lt. Don Walsh spent a weak 20 minutes at the bottom. Cameron plans on filmin...
Autonomous Drones Could One Day Recognize Flight Crew Gestures [Video]
The flight deck on an aircraft carrier is like a perfectly choreographed ballet. And to ensure that unmanned autonomous aircraft fit right in, researchers at MIT are developing a system that will let drones recognize and follow gestures from the flight crew.More »
Everything You Need To Waste Your Life Waiting In Line For the New iPad [Video]
First of all: don't do this, it's dumb. But if you absolutely HAVE to spend three days camped out in front of your local iStore to get your hands on the new iPad, here's everything you're going to need to survive the soul-crushing ordeal.More »
I'd Live in This Incredibly Detailed Hogwarts Castle Model [Special Effects]
The films might be complete, but Warner Brothers will continue to milk the Harry Potter franchise for all it's worth. Starting March 31st a new studio tour will give fans a behind-the-scenes peek at the movies, including this stunning model of Hogwarts.More »
