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‘Burung Harry Potter’ Owls Found in Indonesian Markets

Concerned scientists look for “Harry Potter” effect to explain Indonesia’s new owl trade.

Olivia Trani, Contributor

Culture

Exploring the Math in 'Hidden Figures'

The movie gives a shout-out to Euler's Method -- a centuries-old math technique. Did it really help send astronauts into orbit?

Catherine Meyers, Staff Writer

Culture

Five Academy Awards for Cool Science and Engineering

This year's Oscar Sci-Tech awards go to new technologies that seamlessly blend virtual worlds with the real one.

Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer

Technology

Artificial Intelligence Predicts a Picture’s Future

Computer program extrapolates video from a single image.

Charles Q. Choi, Contributor

Drawing of alien invasion from "The War of the Worlds"

Culture

Science Fiction Pioneer H.G. Wells Turns 150

Beloved writer's work combines fantastical stories with social commentary.

Joel Shurkin, Contributor

Culture

Mathematicians And 'The Man Who Knew Infinity'

A new movie tells the story of an underdog Indian mathematician.

Ramin Skibba, Contributor

Culture

How Science Experts Make Movies Better

Film-making and science, an artful collaboration.

Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer

Culture

Shake, Blow, Print and Paint: A Sample of This Year's Oscar Sci-Tech Awards

For one night, science and technology are the stars of the show.

Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer

Space

Inside The Spaceflight Of 'The Martian'

We look at the real-life science of the spacecraft and mission in the book and movie.

Michael Greshko, Contributor

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