transhumanism Scientist proposes new plan to "resurrect" the dead with a Dyson Sphere, kind of Thom Dunn

age Scientists claim to invent a new process that reverse-ages blood cells Thom Dunn

immortality If Aubrey de Grey is right, you could live forever Rob Reid

Science Hacking the human lifespan David Pescovitz

artificial intelligence SHIFT exhibit presents artistic perspectives on artificial intelligence Jennifer Sandlin

mistakes Man urinates on carpet in airport terminal Rob Beschizza

art Pablo Picasso's teenage self portrait invites you to stare at his greatness Andrew Yi

television Trailer for AMC's Interview With The Vampire Rob Beschizza

1980s Watch this 1989 television commercial for the wonderful "Mysteries of the Unknown" book series Popkin

History On this day May 6, 1915, Babe Ruth hit his first home run Devin Nealy

humor The man who became a meme Devin Nealy

Comics Let's celebrate the life of Franco Belgian comic legend Jean-Claude Mézières Devin Nealy

star wars Read the new official explanation for Palpatine's return in Star Wars Thom Dunn

science fiction Rudy Rucker is Kickstarting his next novel, Juicy Ghosts Mark Frauenfelder

Science Boy, 11, earns quantum physics degree in 18 months, wants to make people immortal David Pescovitz

astronomy Wait, "fossil galaxies" are a thing? Gareth Branwyn

animation Watch a bizarre Soviet animation short from the 60s Thom Dunn

Games Peculiarities and miscellanea of the Street Fighter series Rob Beschizza

Boing Boing Gadgets Is it time to finally learn to play the guitar? Now's your chance with this bundle of lessons Boing Boing's Shop

books Ray Bradbury's captivating explanation of his Mr. Electrico character's uncanny origins David Pescovitz