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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's super hero sexism

As parents do their final holiday shopping, comic books, and their related superhero-themed toys and children's gear, continue to be popular. From Batman rain boots and Legos, to paperback books about Wonder Woman, many stores ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 10

Introducing youths to big ideas about a nano-sized world through video games

(PhysOrg.com) -- Working on a science fair project with his lab partner Nikki, Harold Biggums finds himself transformed into a tiny superhero and flung into the midst of an alien plot to take over the world ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Feb 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

For improving early literacy, reading comics is no child's play

Although comics have been published in newspapers since the 1890s, they still get no respect from some teachers and librarians, despite their current popularity among adults. But according to a University ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Superheroes in space: astronauts to see 'Avengers'

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will soon get a special screening of "The Avengers," the blockbuster movie about superheroes defending Earth from aliens.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Ubisoft assembling Avengers for game

(AP) -- Now that they've saved the world on film, "The Avengers" are teaming up for a motion-control video game.

Technology / Software

created May 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Self-driving cars set for test drive in Nevada (Update)

Nevada drivers could soon be sharing the road with vehicles that don't need them.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created May 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (13) | comments 12

Spidey foes to rattle 'Amazing Spider-Man' game

(AP) -- Spider-Man must contend with more than just a lizard in his latest video game adventure.

Technology / Software

created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

New method offers control of strain on graphene membranes

(PhysOrg.com) -- Graphene could be the superhero of materials – it’s light, strong and conducts heat and electricity effectively, which makes it a great material for potential use in all kinds of ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Avengers' arrives early for Facebook fans

(AP) -- Facebook fans are getting an early shot to see the all-star superhero tale "The Avengers."

Technology / Internet

created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Preventing home invasions means fighting side-by-side for coral-dwelling crabs and shrimp

As any comic book lover knows, when superheroes band together the bad guys fall harder. The strength that comes in numbers is greater than the sum of its parts.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

DARPA chief leaving for Google job

Google on Monday confirmed that Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency chief Regina Dugan is taking a yet-to-be-revealed role at the Internet powerhouse.

Technology / Business

created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Angry Birds catapult into space with NASA boost

Rovio's Angry Birds are taking their battle against the egg-stealing pigs into space and NASA is giving them a boost.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Protein behavior might hold the key to synthetic silk

The world may just have moved a step closer to the reality of comic books.

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast


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