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If the Earth were ever subsumed into a single cityscape, it would collapse under the weight of its own ecological footprint.
May the Dharma be with you.
In a rousing speech, one of the “organisers” of the rebellion muses on the lifelong struggle of activists and wades into the debate on the best way to effectively resist.
Star Wars is full of interesting and relevant lessons for the leader of a country (or galaxy) in turmoil.
After shooting and editing mostly completed on the US$90 million film, Batgirl joins a not-so-exclusive list of never-seen movies.
Both are orders of religious warriors and both were taken down by power-hungry rulers
A linguist explores the origin of the word ‘father’ – and why derivatives are common in languages across the globe.
The Russian army has fared poorly and the Ukrainian military has fared well, defying experts’ predictions about the war in Ukraine. Can children’s fairy tales help explain the difference?
John Williams’ compositions have an unparalleled reach. He defined the sound of the 20th century.
The beloved sci-fi series has plenty of lessons for our own galaxy.
Science fiction has often had an inspirational and positive relationship with space endeavors. But the new US Space Force is struggling with a pop culture public relations problem.
How does Baby Yoda’s name measure up as a fictional character’s name? Research has shown that sounds carry associations — what does Baby Yoda’s name communicate?
It’s unsurprising that Anthony Albanese is looking over his shoulder, because last term he was sitting on Bill Shorten’s shoulder, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
The range of movies in the visual effects category shows how advanced this science has become.
‘Use the reinforced concrete, Luke.’
From Aeschylus to The Matrix, the trilogy has a long history. But perhaps no film series has used it as successfully as Star Wars.
There are many forces in nature, but they may one day be united into The Force.
As his Star Wars television character enjoys a social media moment, Baby Yoda is creating massive marketing clout that will benefit his Disney masters.
Real-life adherents to the Mandela Effect veer into conspiratorial thinking. But they do hit on an important truth: Our understanding of history is malleable.
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