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Provided by: space.com12010-09-03 22:03:09science / space.com /: Browsing through the concept art from Pixar's abandoned film NEWT makes me sad. I had heard nothing about about this project previous to this art. This looks like it would have been adorable! What was the story about? "What happens when the last remaining male and female blue-footed newts on the planet are forced together by science to save the species, and they canSomething amazing every day. A new glimpse of a well-known supernova could provide new clues about how dying stars affect their surroundings.

Provided by: wired.com/science/discoveries/21970-01-01 00:00:00science / wired.com/science/discoveries/ /: A first look at Ian McShane as Blackbeard (standing between Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz) in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides comes our way via some set photos posted by PopSugar ! There's a few more of Depp and Cruz at the link as well. Opening in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on May 20, 2011, the Rob Marshall-directed film also stars Geoffrey Rush, Kevin McNally, Astrid BergScience: Discoveries This morning, the Smithsonian National Zoo launched a live webcam of the zoo's four new baby African lion cubs and their mother. The cubs were born during the late evening and early morning between Aug. 30 and 31 and will remain inside until late fall.

Provided by: kuro5hin.org/section/tech32010-09-04 05:20:31science / kuro5hin.org/section/tech /: Sam Rockwell stars in this indie comedy as an unsuccessful man who takes on a new job as the coach of a high school girlstechnology and culture, from the trenches Cocoa memory management is fairly straightforward, so I shouldn't have to post this. But I will, if only to prevent someone else from doing so. Only longer. And wronger.

Provided by: kuro5hin.org/section/tech42010-08-31 21:00:00science / kuro5hin.org/section/tech /: A first look at Ian McShane as Blackbeard (standing between Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz) in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides comes our way via some set photos posted by PopSugar ! There's a few more of Depp and Cruz at the link as well. Opening in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on May 20, 2011, the Rob Marshall-directed film also stars Geoffrey Rush, Kevin McNally, Astrid Bergtechnology and culture, from the trenches Cocoa memory management is fairly straightforward, so I shouldn't have to post this. But I will, if only to prevent someone else from doing so. Only longer. And wronger.

Provided by: kuro5hin.org/section/tech52010-09-03 21:53:09science / kuro5hin.org/section/tech /: Sam Rockwell stars in this indie comedy as an unsuccessful man who takes on a new job as the coach of a high school girlsDaily Gaming News.... With Attitude. Image: http://evavhost.com/i/news/amazon_crave.jpg Unless you've been living under the roof of Amazon Prime, you've always had to pay a little extra to get release day delivery on video games. Well not anymore! Amazon is now offering 99 cent release day delivery on all video games. Check out... technology and culture, from the trenches Cocoa memory management is fairly straightforward, so I shouldn't have to post this. But I will, if only to prevent someone else from doing so. Only longer. And wronger.

Provided by: wired.com/science/discoveries/61970-01-01 00:00:00science / wired.com/science/discoveries/ /: Sam Rockwell stars in this indie comedy as an unsuccessful man who takes on a new job as the coach of a high school girlsScience: Discoveries This morning, the Smithsonian National Zoo launched a live webcam of the zoo's four new baby African lion cubs and their mother. The cubs were born during the late evening and early morning between Aug. 30 and 31 and will remain inside until late fall.

Provided by: digg.com72010-09-03 07:19:09science / digg.com /: An Afternoon of Conversation engages big thinkers and doers in serious discussion about their work and the future.This conversation features Bill Gates and Walter Isaacson.

Provided by: space.com82010-09-03 22:03:09science / space.com /: Space food is about to get better with 'Top Chef' cook Angelo Sosa's short ribs. NASA is adapting the meal for the International Space Station.

Provided by: space.com92010-09-03 21:03:43science / space.com /: A new picture reveals our sun up-close like never before.

Provided by: space.com102010-09-03 21:03:43science / space.com /: A Canadian astronaut is set to become the first International Space Station commander from the maple leaf nation.

Provided by: space.com112010-09-03 21:03:43science / space.com /: See the aftermath of a supernova explosion in this animation of Hubble Space Telescope photos.

Provided by: space.com122010-09-03 20:03:09science / space.com /: "Packing for Mars" by Mary Roach delves into the minutiae of human spaceflight.

Provided by: wired.com/science/discoveries/131970-01-01 00:00:00science / wired.com/science/discoveries/ /: Image: http://evavhost.com/i/news/duke_nukem_forevr.jpg There's been plenty of speculation regarding what 2k's announcement is. The most common rumor right now though is that Borderlands developer Gearbox Software has taken over the reigns of Duke Nukem Forever. George Broussard (3D Realms)... Science: Discoveries This morning, the Smithsonian National Zoo launched a live webcam of the zoo's four new baby African lion cubs and their mother. The cubs were born during the late evening and early morning between Aug. 30 and 31 and will remain inside until late fall.

Provided by: space.com142010-09-03 20:03:44science / space.com /: A $70,000 private rocket built by Danish volunteers is now set to carry a dummy into suborbital space on Thursday.