The Power of Costumes at Comic-Con Summary In this article, we explore the power of costumes at Comic-Con and how they create a virtual performance space that engages both willing and unwilling participants. We discuss how costumes allow people to embody their favorite characters and become performers themselves, blurring the lines between audience and performer. …
The Power of White Roofs: Can Painting Roads Save the Planet? Summary In this article, we explore the idea of raising planetary albedo by coloring roads white to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. While it may seem like a simple solution, there are many factors to consider, including the difficulty in calculating the …
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Innovative Science Journalism: Telling the Story of Higgs Boson Summary In this article, we discuss the challenges of science journalism and the media’s coverage of the discovery of the Higgs boson particle. The author notes that science journalism could benefit from more engaging storytelling and less exposition. They also highlight the importance of stories about …
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The Kind of Science Fiction We Need: Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of post-apocalyptic science fiction in today’s world. We argue that stories like Beasts of the Southern Wild and The Wind-Up Girl are telling stories not set in the distant future but rather in the near future. We …
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Resilience and Sustainability: Planning for Disaster in Urban Areas Summary In this article, we discuss the concepts of resilience and sustainability in the context of urban areas. With the increasing vulnerability of cities to disasters such as hurricanes and rising sea levels, it is important to plan for the future. Resilience refers to the ability …
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Building Elevated Bicycle Roads to Connect Underground and Subway Stations in London Summary In this article, we discuss the proposal by the City of London to build elevated bicycle roads that would connect underground and subway stations. The article explores the potential benefits of such an initiative and highlights similar projects in other cities that …
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Combining Explosives to Create a New, More Powerful Crystal Sandwich Summary In this article, we explore the work of researchers at the University of Michigan and Lawrence Livermore in creating a new kind of explosive that combines two existing explosives, HM and CL2, to create a crystal sandwich that is more powerful than either of …
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The Three Key Factors That Guide Movement in Cities: Time, Space, and Money Summary In this article, we explore the challenges of navigating cities, particularly in terms of time, space, and money. We discuss the changes that the transportation director in New York has implemented to improve the city’s infrastructure, and how these changes have …
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Giant Robots Fighting Giant Monsters: The Terrible Idea of Mecha versus Kaiju Summary In this article, we discuss the idea of giant humanoid robots fighting giant monsters, as seen in movies like Pacific Rim. While it may seem exciting, the concept of Mecha versus Kaiju is a terrible idea for a weapon. The article explores …
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Why Second Movies are Better Than First or Third Movies Summary In this article, we explore why second movies in trilogies or series are often better than first or third movies. We discuss the advantages of not having to focus on origin stories and being able to jump right into the action. We also examine …
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