IMAGE: A 2D prism view more Credit: Harvard SEAS In 1884, a schoolmaster and theologian named Edwin Abbott wrote a novella called Flatland, which tells the story of a world populated by sentient two-dimensional shapes. While intended as a satire of rigid Victorian social norms, Flatland has long fascinated mathematicians and physicists and served as the
Swarms of nanoparticles which are 15,000 times smaller than a pinhead may be able to deliver vital drugs to the brain, offering new hope to patients in the early stages of a stroke. The research, carried out at The University of Manchester, shows that tiny vesicles called liposomes, just 100 nanometres in diameter can translocate
There are currently no effective treatments for prion diseases, a family of fatal neurodegenerative conditions caused by accumulations of misfolded copies of a naturally occurring protein. But now, there is finally an effective way to test for them. As reported in the journal PLOS ONE, a team of scientists who have been working on prion
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and ETH Zurich have developed a micromachine that can perform different actions. First nanomagnets in the components of the microrobots are magnetically programmed and then the various movements are controlled by magnetic fields. Such machines, which are only a few tens of micrometres across, could be used, for
IMAGE: This illustration shows how the researchers’ nanoparticles (DOX-hyd-BSA NPs) selectively kill inflammatory neutrophils to prevent them from invading healthy tissue. The nanoparticles carry doxycycline (DOX) molecules that are held inside… view more Credit: Illustration by Zhang et al, Washington State University SPOKANE, Wash. – A study led by researchers at Washington State University has uncovered
IMAGE: This is a representative image of the paper result of interpreting ion transfer considering ion transfer principle and conductivity movement distance in pore-filled ion exchange membranes. view more Credit: Korea Institute of Energy Research(KIER) Dr. Kim Hanki of Jeju Global Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research (Director Kwak Byong-Sung) developed a mathematical analysis model
Stranger Things season 4 is happening! Netflix renewed the series just three months after the premiere of the third season. This isn’t a surprise. Not only does Netflix obviously want to keep the Stranger Things franchise going, but so do The Duffer Brothers and all the other folks who actually make Stranger Things. Otherwise, why keep the
This interview with Ferrett Steinmetz was part of my research for “Are You Afraid of the Darkness: A Guide to Hopepunk,” a feature written for Den of Geek’s New York Comic Con print magazine that delved into the hopepunk term. I recommend beginning with that article before diving into this full interview transcript. Den of Geek: When
There was a time when every major movie release was accompanied by a tie-in video game. For fans, it was a chance to extend the original cinema-going experience into the interactive arena of gaming. For studios and developers alike, it was a chance to make a few extra bucks. It didn’t always go to plan,
This Castle Rock review contains spoilers. Castle Rock Season 2 Episode 5 A year ago, I would have cringed at the thought of an Annie Wilkes origin story. Surely, a character as iconic as Stephen King‘s psychotic fiction fan needs no prologue in 2019. A ham-handed “Misery: The Beginning” Hollywood movie would almost certainly defile
This interview with Uncanny Magazine editors Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damien Thomas was part of my research for “Are You Afraid of the Darkness: A Guide to Hopepunk,” a feature written for Den of Geek’s New York Comic Con print magazine that delved into the hopepunk term. I recommend beginning with that article before diving into this full
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai caused a bit of a stir today when he suggested that Fatal Fury star Mai Shiranui may be too sexy to be a DLC character. “You may have noticed that a very important character from the Fatal Fury series was not included,” said Sakurai during a recent livestream. “Yes, Mai Shiranui.
This The Purge review contains spoilers. The Purge Season 2 Episode 4 The Purge does one thing better than anything else on television right now. The cold opening is an art, not a science, and the show puts a lot of focus and attention on getting those cold openings just right. They say so much about the show, and
This His Dark Materials article contains spoilers for the TV show and some spoilers for the Golden Compass book. You can check out our His Dark Materials spoiler-free review here, or dive into our spoiler-filled review of the first episode here. There are many ways to judge a TV or film adaptation—mostly, the same ways you judge original
Square Enix is reportedly already working on a next-gen IP. This information comes from a job recruitment page that seemingly reveals that Square Enix is hiring for the development of an action game intended for next-gen consoles. The project listing is understandably light on details regarding the game itself, but it notes that the title
You know what the world could use more of? Stylish thrillers set in an unclear timeframe that deal extensively with ’50s style hot rod racing gangs. Thankfully, Hulu agreed and ordered the upcoming Abigail Spencer-starring drama Reprisal to series. Reprisal is a femme fatale thriller series written by Josh Corbin and directed by Jonathan Van
Remember, remember the fifth of November, the gunpowder, treason, and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. These are the words that have accompanied hundreds of Guy Fawkes Day celebrations ever since that eponymous Catholic failed to blow up Parliament in 1605. But for many millions the world
Valve and Apple are reportedly working together on a new AR headset. DigiTimes reports that Apple has revived its AR headset project and seems to have enlisted Valve’s help in order to see it through to completion. The two companies have previously collaborated on VR support functionality for macOS, but this project, if it is
This His Dark Materials review contains spoilers. It originally ran on Den of Geek UK. Our spoiler-free review is here. His Dark Materials Episode 1 There’s a frisson surrounding the launch of His Dark Materials, and not just from fans of Philip Pullman’s books anxious to see justice done. Shadowy forces are circling, murmuring about
His Dark Materials premieres on HBO tonight and, while you may have read some or all of the Philip Pullman books the TV show is based on, maybe it’s been awhile, and maybe you don’t remember exactly what the deal is with this literary world? Don’t worry. We’ve got your covered… For the most part, His Dark Materials
Release Date: Nov. 8, 2019Platforms: PS4Developer: Kojima ProductionsPublisher: Sony Interactive EntertainmentGenre: Action-adventure In Death Stranding, you will encounter gigantic, inky whales soaring through stormy skies. You’ll carry a baby in a pod, suspended in mystery fluid, who gives Guillermo del Toro the finger. You’ll giggle at an ad for Norman Reedus’ AMC show, Ride with
The Charmed reboot is back for Season 2, this time with a new showrunner. THR reports that the current showrunner has left the series, which has provided very decent ratings for the network at home and strong international sales so far abroad. Carter Covington is being replaced by Liz Kruger and Craig Shapiro on Charmed Season 2, and a
You can check out our His Dark Materials spoiler-free review here, or dive into our spoiler-filled review of the first episode here. His Dark Materials, the new TV series based on Philip Pullman’s bestselling books, premieres today on HBO. While some may be familiar with the book trilogy, or perhaps caught the 2007 feature film flop, others
Hideo Kojima has confirmed that Death Stranding studio Kojima Productions is interested in expanding into making movies. “In the future, Kojima Productions will start making films,” says Kojima in an interview with BBC Newsbeat. “If you can do one thing well, then you can do everything well.” Kojima goes on to explain that this eventual
This The Simpsons review contains spoilers. The Simpsons Season 31 Episode 5 The Simpsons, season 31, episode 5, “Gorillas on the Mast,” pits the joys of altruism against the pleasures of self-interest and, oddly for the series, beneficence wins. The sad news is it is at the cost of the humor. Latter day Simpsons episodes are increasingly
This article contains major spoilers for Watchmen episode 3 and the book. The worst kept secret in TV is finally out. Watchmen episode 3 reveals what most of the audience knew all along: Jeremy Irons is playing Adrian Veidt, formerly the superhero known as Ozymandias. While there’s still plenty of mystery surrounding Veidt on the
BlizzCon 2019, the biggest Blizzard celebration of the year, is finally here! And this is where you can keep up with all of the big announcements, watch new gameplay footage and trailers, and even catch the esports action from your favorite Blizzard games. You can catch everything on Nov. 1-3. Check out the full schedule
When we decided to take on Watchmen for the Sci Fi Fidelity podcast, we had no idea how different the series would be from its graphic novel source material. The show has proven to be exactly the “remix” that showrunner Damon Lindelof said it would be, but a central question of our podcast discussion is
Diablo 4 has officially been confirmed at Blizzcon 2019. The opening trailer for the game shows adventurers wandering into a dark and ominous dungeon. At the end of their journey, they come to a room of sacrifice where we watch the torturously slow calling of Lilith, the daughter of Mephisto, Lord of Hatred. It’s a stunning
Exploring a noted author’s entire back catalogue within the frame of a single TV series worked for Hulu’s Castle Rock, so maybe it’ll work for new NBC series, Wellsville? H.G. Wells’ books are on the serving block for the new show, which will follow Ellie, “a young scientist lured to a secluded island under the