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If we're not remaking or sequelizing, we might as well adapt. From novels, comics, biographies, even poems—adaptations come in all shapes and sizes. So we broke down our 5 favorite types for you this week!

Most of us have heard of the term 'a perfect storm,' but what does it actually mean? We asked  StarTalk Radio Host Neil deGrasse Tyson about the term we're all familiar with and got some interesting insight into what it actually means. 

2017 will be one of Earth's top 5 warmest years, according to NASA. Climate change is rapidly changing weather. Read more here.  Read more...

Elon Musk's SpaceX is closer than ever to launching a brand new rocket. 

The holidays are upon us, and we're willing to bet you're already burning at both ends. 

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Bitcoin has been around for more than 8 years, but its recent (and insane) price hike has grabbed the world's attention with people wanting in on the so-called cryptocurrency gold rush. Some theorize the value of bitcoin will continue to grow, but others think it's a big bubble that's about to pop. Either way, if you're interested in buying some bitcoin, here are a few tips.  Read more...

Dunkin' Donuts will raise a pint to its home state of Massachusetts this winter, partnering with a local brewery to bring its fans a stout beer made with the doughnut retailer's house brand of coffee beans.

The holidays can be all consuming: From shopping for gifts, to travel plans, to a jam-packed social schedule, it’s easy to get caught up in the madness. Which is why it’s so important to take a step back and remember the people and charities that need support. 

The law that gives the National Security Agency the legal authority to spy on millions of Americans is set to expire at the end of the year. 

Apple could be looking to bring its desktop and mobile software much closer together.

The week after the Federal Communications Commission nixed net neutrality rules in the United States, the United Kingdom decided that all 65 million of its inhabitants have a "legal right" to fast, reliable internet connectivity. 

Rupert Murdoch, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck. 

Those are some of the big media figures Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is joining with this year's dubious distinction of "Misinformer of the Year."

That's the title given to the social media mastermind from Media Matters for America, a progressive media watchdog group that tracks conservative news outlets. After a wild 2016 election, the group started paying closer attention to media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Google, YouTube, and others. Читать дальше...

There hasn't been any word from developer Valve on Portal 3 (or Half Life 3, or even Dota 3 or Left 4 Dead 3 for that matter), but the Portal universe isn't completely closed for business.

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Here are 4 cat accessories that really made it big in 2017. The Licki Brush that allows you to lick your cat, the Dim Dim hanging transparent bubble that acts like a chair, swing, and bed for your feline, the Kittyroo hoodie that allows you to carry your kitty anywhere, and the PetSafe ScoopFree self-cleaning litter box for all the working cat parents.  Read more...

Spoilers ahead for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Don't say we didn't warn you. 

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There's always that one song you know by heart and can instantly belt out the words at any given moment. 

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Bitcoin has had an absolutely insane year. At one point, its price was up nearly 2,000%, from about $1,000 in January to $19,922 mid-December. It exploded in the media and it caught the attention of pretty much everyone – from Wall St. billionaires to the average Joe just trying to make a quick buck.

The Human Rights Campaign is using President Trump's hotel in Washington, D.C., to make a serious political statement.