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Scientists Solved a Decades-Long Mystery About Colossal Explosions In Space
How long can ordered magnetic fields survive in the aftermath of a gamma-ray burst? A new study confirms that these primordial fields are rapidly smashed to smithereens.
Wasps Are Capable of Basic Logical Reasoning, Study Finds
Paper wasps are the first known insects to perform a key form of deductive logic called transitive inference.
New Approach to Virtual Reality Shocks You Into Believing Walls Are Real
Haptic feedback device uses electric muscle stimulator to mimic lifting objects and touching walls.
Most People Will Still Torture a Stranger if Ordered
In a recast of an infamous experiment, Polish researchers demonstrate that humans still suck.
It Sucks When Your Mum Drags Your Arse to Australia and New Zealand to Perform in Her Gore Opera
Lisa Carver and her daughter Sadie are the real life Edie and Saffron Monsoon from 'Absolutely Fabulous.'
Chuck Palahniuk Told Us About 'Lullaby' the Movie
The infamous author talks shock, his first screenplay, and 'Fight Club 2,' the graphic novel.
A Lawsuit Claims an Alabama Girl and Her Mom Got Tasered After the Teen Had a Seizure at a Rap Concert
Even after a year defined by allegation after allegation of horrific police brutality, this one is tough to fathom.
It's Time for Women to Rethink Naked Protests
At a recent protest against the Pamplona bull run, a British woman used her boobs to draw attention to animal rights. But when the cause is totally unrelated to gender equality, is getting your nipples out actually counter-productive?
Tom Six, the ‘Human Centipede’ Director, Is ‘Very Proud’ of His Work
We talked to the notorious shock peddler about his reputation, his "dark view of humanity," and whether he's worried about life imitating his art.
Photos from Last Night's 'Charlie Hebdo' Solidarity Protest in Union Square
New Yorkers ignored the cold to show their support for the dozen victims of Europe's worst terrorist attack in years.
'Salò' Was the Film That Truly Shocked Me
The internet exposed me to the depths of human cruelty, but it was Pasolini's masterpiece that truly disgusted and beguiled me.
Talking with Artist Sue Webster About Her Cookbook Written Using a Nazi Typewriter
The artist known for giant dildo sculptures recently created "The Folly Acres Cookbook," which includes your average carrot cake recipe but also meals that incorporate roadkill.