Big Bang Science News

August 30, 2012 at 2:24 pm | Posted in Science News | Leave a comment
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Lucky us.  A couple of planetary scientists in St. Louis have proven, with computer simulations, that planets can actually be vaporized.  That gleeful noise you hear is Grand Moff Tarkin cackling.  Discovery News has the full story here.

When you’re the most populated country on this planet I’m not sure building the world’s largest battery is a wise use of space, but the Chinese have done just that.  It’s a 36-megawatt-hour monster and the Chinese didn’t end it with that.  It’s hooked into 140 megawatts of wind and solar power.  Still, I guess there’s one benefit of a battery this size; it’s going to be pretty hard to misplace it.  PopSci has a full report on the project. Continue Reading Big Bang Science News…

Celebration VI in Pictures: Cosplayers

August 30, 2012 at 11:18 am | Posted in Celebration, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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One thing there was plenty of at Star Wars Celebration VI is cosplay. Everywhere you looked, there was someone dressed up as something. The endless cosplayers added a ton of fun to the convention. Really, it wouldn’t be the same without them. Now it was impossible to get a picture of them all, so I’ve put together a photo gallery of all the ones I could catch. Enjoy!

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Celebration VI in Pictures: The Artists

August 30, 2012 at 9:26 am | Posted in Art, Celebration, Star Wars | 1 Comment
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Among the numerous booths at Star Wars Celebration VI was some amazing artists. Many were located in the Acme Archives area but a few had their own dedicated tables. There were comic artists, book artists, and everything in between. We’ve put together a photo gallery so you can get an idea of all the tables, artists, and artwork that was on display. Enjoy!

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Book Review: ‘Fable – Edge of the World’ by Christe Golden

August 30, 2012 at 8:09 am | Posted in Books, Fantasy, Reviews | Leave a comment
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Christie Golden’s Fable: Edge of the World came out recently, and amidst the chaos of Star Wars Celebration VI, I managed to consume the novel with a healthy appetite. This was a real fun novel and I loved what Christie was able to pull off with it. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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