How Do We Know The Universe Is ACCELERATING? [Science Video]

The universe is expanding – this we know from looking at red shifts of distant galaxies – but the acceleration of the universe’s expansion is harder to measure. It requires measuring the change of recession velocity over time, and it’s done by comparing Type Ia supernovas as standard candles at different distances, which is how we know the universe is accelerating!

[MinutePhysics]

Unemployed Stormtrooper Embraces True Destiny [Short Film]

Life outside the frame is a new 5-part short film web series that focuses on the lives of fringe characters from popular entertainment franchises, who are now struggling in the “real world.” Here is the first episode featuring Jarvis, an ex-stormtrooper who is trying to reintegrate back home in what is now a contemporary London, after the destruction of the Death Star. Check it out!

[The Discarded Image]

HAPPY TABLETOP DAY: 20% Off All Games (Including Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Board Game)

Happy international Tabletop Day, geeks!

For this special day, Thinkgeek is currently offering 20% off on all their geektastic tabletop games by using promo code “YOURTURN”, including Jim Henson’s Labyrinth board game, the Star Trek Klingon Monopoly, the official Zelda chess set, and A LOT MORE! Check ’em all out right here!


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