• Science

    The Science Behind Unseen Phenomena

    By Catherine Schwanke Posted on 3.20.2009 47 Comments

    During the early 1930s, Duke University went against the grain and opened a parapsychology lab. J.B. Rhine, who actually coined the term parapsychology, along with his colleagues sought to uncover the truth about various phenomena using scientific methods. In Unbelievable, author Stacy Horn chronicles the decades of research done in the lab. PopSci.com's Catherine Schwanke recently spoke with Horn by phone to discuss her new book, and the unbelievable. Plus: Got a question for Stacy Horn? Ask away! We've devoted a forum to your queries here. Ms. Horn will answer as many of your questions as possible, also in the forum, during the week of March 22-27. Feeling lucky? Leave a comment (any comment) below. Ten commenters, randomly chosen on March 31st, will win a free copy of Unbelievable

    3.20.2009 at 09:52am - Comment by rumjungle

    This seems really interesting, I can't wait to read it! Any idea how people create the photos that appear to have human ghosts in them?

  • Entertainment & Gaming

    PopSci.com Giveaway: Win a Copy of Eagle Eye on Blu-Ray!

    By Posted on 4.2.2009 64 Comments

    From executive producer Steven Spielberg, Eagle Eye delivers everything PopSci.com fans could want in a cyber-thriller: unexpected plot twists and action sequences, two of Hollywood’s hottest young actors (the film stars Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monoghan), and a plot that is inextricably hinged on the use of cell phones, LED signs, and television screens. Leave a comment (any comment) below for a chance to win one of seven copies of Eagle Eye. The film, on Blu-Ray, is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1

    1.14.2009 at 10:14am - Comment by rumjungle

    This move was really great. I love action movies, and found this one to be quite enjoyable. I just bought a blue ray player and also think that it (actually, a PS3) is fully living up to my expectations.

  • Science

    A Conversation with Len Fisher

    By Laura Silver Posted on 1.15.2009 69 Comments

    Chances are you've played Rock, Paper, Scissors, but how do you calculate your strategy, if you have one at all? In Rock, Paper, Scissors: Game Theory in Everyday Life, physicist Len Fisher points out that putting yourself in your opponent's mindset is a key to success in the game.

    1.9.2009 at 04:23pm - Comment by rumjungle

    I took a course in college about Game Theory and found it very interesting. I enjoyed learning about the Prisoners Dilemma. I haven't read this book (but hope to with a free copy!) but I think any book on this topic would be well worth the time to read. Thanks!



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