Jonathan Bolding Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Hubble Snaps Picture of Potential “Comet of the Century”

Comet ISON’s path could either delight or dismay come November. Rushing for the Sun at 47,000 miles per hour, comet ISON might be ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 25, 2013

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Nanofiber Breakthrough Creates Supertough, Strong Material

The new fibers could be used in anything from bridges to airplanes. A team of materials engineers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 24, 2013

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Watch Three Years of Solar Activity in Three Minutes

The Solar Dynamics Observatory has been in the sky for three years – here’s everything it has ever given us. NASA’s Solar Dynamics ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 24, 2013

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Paleontologists Show That Four-Winged Microraptor Ate Fish

A specimen of the dinosaur Microraptor, preserved in volcanic ash, has served up some new dietary clues. A particularly well preserved specimen of ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 23, 2013

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This is What Happens When You Wring a Washcloth in Space

Watch astronaut Chris Hadfield demonstrate the physics of soaking wet fabric in zero g. Aboard the ISS, hundreds of miles above the earth, ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 22, 2013

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Philly Turns Entire Skyscraper Into Pong

A university professor’s daydream turned into what might be the biggest Pong ever. As part of their annual Philly Tech Week, event organizers ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 22, 2013

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NASA Deploying New Tech to Track and Capture Asteroids

NASA’s Spacetech team has some cool new surprises – from inflatable asteroid capture devices to the largest solar sails ever. Following the announcement ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 16, 2013

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Researchers Grow Functional Rat Kidneys in Lab

The kidneys successfully make urine both in the lab and when transplanted into a rat. Functional rat kidneys have been made in lab ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 16, 2013

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Sadly, NASA Says Comet Probably Won’t Hit Mars

The chances of a fascinating Mars-comet collision have dropped even lower, NASA says. If you were holding out for a completely awe inspiring, ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 15, 2013

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Surviving Your First Hunt in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

Monster Hunter games are legendary for their obtuse design and complexity, as well as their incredible popularity in Japan – which hasn’t been ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 11, 2013

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French Filmmaker Teases Incredible Diablo Fan Film

These filmmakers went above and beyond to showcase their dedication to the world of Diablo. The same team of awesome French independent filmmakers ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 9, 2013

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Grab One of 3,000 Firefall Beta Keys At WarCry

WarCry.com wants you to suit up in Firefall and start fighting the alien threat, soldier! Firefall is the upcoming sci-fi MMO shooter where ...

By Jonathan Bolding Legacy AuthorApril 5, 2013

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