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Saturn's Moon Enceladus Has the Basic Ingredients For Life
Saturn’s moon Enceladus features a warm subterranean ocean covered in ice. In an extraordinary new finding, scientists have confirmed the existence of a chemical energy source within this moon’s water that’s capable of sustaining living organisms here on Earth. Enceladus is now officially the best place beyond Earth…
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The Fate Of The Furious Is The Explodiest Fast And Furious Movie Yet—And Why It's Great
The eighth installment of the ever-popular and universally loved Fast and Furious franchise—The Fate of the Furious—is finally upon us. And I know you love these movies as much as I do because otherwise, you wouldn’t be reading this review. Here’s what went down.
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Watch Star Wars Celebration's Touching Tribute to Carrie Fisher and Cry All the Tears
Today, Star Wars Celebration kicked off in Orlando—but one very special member of the Star Wars cast, the dearly missed Carrie Fisher, could not be there to stand alongside her fellow actors. Instead, we have this beautiful tribute to a mother, a princess, a general, and a hero beloved by all.
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Tiny Object With Very Silly Name Could Be the Next Dwarf Planet
When we think of dwarf planets, the first thing that comes to mind is obviously the injustice of Pluto getting demoted to one. But the truth is, these little guys—and there are six currently recognized within our solar system—deserve just as much love as their mightier planetary cousins. Good news for them: a new…
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Shea Fontana Will Write the Wonder Woman Comic After Greg Rucka
Greg Rucka’s time with Diana is coming to a close (again). But while Rucka is moving on from Paradise Island, a new writer is already in place to guide Diana’s new life: DC Superhero Girls writer Shea Fontana.
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Generator Brings Your Craziest Game of Thrones Fan Theories to Life
Ever wonder what would happen if Daenerys orchestrated the Red Wedding, or if Arya Stark was the one who made the Mad King mad? Or, I don’t know, if the secret ruler of the White Walkers was freaking Podrick Payne? One online generator lets you experiment with the coolest and wackiest Game of Thrones fan theories.
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Deathstroke Is Getting His Own Team of Teen Titans
Deathstroke has a... let’s say complicated history with the Teen Titans. After all, one of their most famous stories involves him using a mole on the team in an attempt to destroy them. But in the wake of Deathstroke’s latest tussle with the team, DC comics’ most famous asshole has a change of heart, and he’s forming…
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New Punisher Set Pics Show Frank Castle in All His Skull-Laden Glory
Jon Bernthal’s Punisher was one of the best parts of Daredevil’s second season—but fans waiting to see a glimpse of the actor in Frank Castle’s comic getup only got to see a glimpse at the end of the season. However, new set pictures from Frank’s solo show have give us our best look yet at at least part of the getup,…
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The Official Breath of the Wild Hardcover Collector's Guide Is Back Down to $24
What better way to celebrate one of the greatest games ever than with a gorgeous, full-color hardcover game guide? The official collector’s edition guide for Breath of the Wild includes a map poster, a 16-page art section, and yes, even a guide for getting through the game.
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Today's Best Deals: Game of Thrones, Bodum Drinkware, Smart Thermostats, and More
Game of Thrones Monopoly, Breath of the Wild’s collector’s edition game guide, and smart thermostats lead off Thursday’s best deals.
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The Magicians Raises the Dead, Then Buries Itself Alive with an Inexcusable Retcon
Last season’s The Magicians ended with a hell of a cliffhanger, and it looks like this year is going to be no different. In fact, the Syfy series has gotten the ball rolling early, with a penultimate episode that not only saw the very surprising return to two characters, but finally put an end to one of the most…
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Meet the New Characters Coming to Jessica Jones' Second Season
Aquaman casts a big villain. Peter Capaldi discusses what sort of Doctor we can expect in his last season of Doctor Who. There’s good news for The Magicians and Shadowhunters. Plus, snazzy new Defenders art, a new Justice League poster, and set footage from the next Mission: Impossible movie. Spoilers get!
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Do Not Pass King's Landing, Do Not Collect 200 Gold Dragons With Game of Thrones Monopoloy
When you play Game of Thrones Monopoly, you win, or you get bored after 90 minutes and trade away all of your properties. Today’s deal is within $1 of an all-time low, so you won’t need a loan from the Iron Bank of Braavos.
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Women of Star Wars Get Highlighted in New Series of Animated Shorts
Disney and Lucasfilm have started this year’s Star Wars Celebration on the right foot, announcing a new series of animated shorts called Forces of Destiny... all about some of Star Wars’ most iconic female characters, with several of the actresses reprising their starring roles.
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Witness the Everyday Life of a Teenage Monster in This Gorgeous Animated Short
All teenagers go through the same sort of experiences in life—high school woes, making friends, getting into schoolyard scraps. But when you’re a monster teen attending a human school, things can be a little different, as this beautiful animated short shows.
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An Old Foe and a Familiar Face Join the Young Mutants of X-Men Blue
Today Marvel launched the second major team book in its new wave of mutant comic series. Titled X-Men Blue, it follows the escapades of the young, time-displaced original X-Men: Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, Beast, and Jean Grey. But today’s first issue confirmed two big status quo changes for the young team too.
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Every New (and Returning!) Development Thrawn Brings to the Star Wars Universe
Thrawn is a great Star Wars book that stands on its own. But the little nods and winks Timothy Zahn makes to Thrawn’s old life in the Expanded Universe novels—and to the events in Rebels, where Thrawn is currently the main antagonist—add another layer of delight. You should definitely read Thrawn (and watch Rebels),…
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Forget Superman, Cat Grant Will Be in Supergirl's Season Two Finale
The best thing about Supergirl moving to the CW and moving its production to Vancouver was that it meant that it was much easier to bring the DC/CW shows together for things like the musical episode. The worst part was that it meant losing Calista Flockhart’s Cat Grant as a regular. BUT SHE’S BACK, BABY!
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There Are Way Worse Ways Carbon Monoxide Can Kill You
Us Earthlings are quite lucky to be living at around standard temperature and pressure. Life has evolved to comfortably handle the shapes in which most molecules have arranged themselves under temperatures of about 32 degrees Fahrenheit and atmospheric pressures of an average day at sea level. But on other planets, at…
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Report: Josh Brolin Is Deadpool 2's Cable
After what’s felt like ages of speculation, a contender out of nowhere has apparently swooped in to take on the role of Deadpool’s time-traveling best bud: Marvel movie alumni Josh Brolin appears to be Deadpool 2's choice for Cable.
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