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Advancements in Biotechnology
It is no secret that we have come a long way with technological advancements within our society. But now there are rumors of possibly bringing back extinct animals…could biotechnology be advanced enough today to complete such a task? Scientists think that it could be done. For those of you that do not know, extinction is when a species of animals dies off; like dinosaurs for instance… The passenger pigeon, the dodo, and the woolly mammoth are just a few of the species wiped off the Earth by changing environments and human activities. Could you imagine walking outside to find a woolly mammoth walking through your yard? The recent advances in biotechnology could enable bringing certain species back from the grave, but critics are arguing that the practice would only hinder conservation efforts by resurrecting creatures that could of course not survive in the wild that they are not used to.
By Alyssa Horn8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars Episode 8; Leia in danger; Laura Dern will lead The Resistance in unspecified role
The newest addition to the cast is that of Laura Dern. There has been no confirmation as to what role Laura Dern will have in Star Wars: Episode 8, but newly leaked information indicates that Laura Dern's character will be a leader in the Resistance after General Leia Organa cannot resume command. Dern's character is said to take over command of the Resistance when General Leia Organa's ship is attacked by the First Order. General Organa survives the attack but is wounded and winds up in a coma. The command of the Resistance falls to Dern's character, but she fails and the Resistance suffers casualties. The other piece of leaked information cites that Dern's character in the film will come from an antagonistic mindset , along with an ambiguous set of loyalties which could correlate to the Resistance failing further under her command, having been purposely set into motion by Dern's character. If the character for which Laura Dern is playing has an ambiguous set of loyalties, that could jeopardize the status of the Resistance if she chooses to side with another alliance rather than the Resistance. Or her role may be a conflicting one, wherein she has no choice but to betray the Resistance in lieu of whoever she is in league with commanding her to do so. These are all theoretical for the moment.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars Episode 8: Is General Leia Organa a Leader and a Soldier/Jedi?
Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens has started the new trilogy in the Star Wars franchise. It is the first new film in the series' continuity since the 1983 film of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of The Jedi. There hasn't been a new Star Wars film since 2005 and the Star Wars films released between 2001 and 2005 were all prequels to the original trilogy of Star Wars films. Which makes the span of over 30 years between Star Wars: Episode VI and Star Wars: Episode VII. There was a lot of doubt from long time fans of the Star Wars franchise if a new film would ever be spawned, and now an entire trilogy is in the works. The end of 2015 saw the premiere of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, and Star Wars: Episode VIII is currently under production; the film will address many of the questions fans still have after Episode VII's conclusion. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens answered some of the questions on people's minds as to what happened to the characters of the original Star Wars trilogy between the events of Episode VI and Episode VII but left much of these character's histories unaddressed. Han Solo and Leia Organa's relationship was only touched upon, though it was explained in Episode VII as Han and Leia having marital problems, along with a conflicted son who wants to rule the galaxy, and Leia Organa returning to lead in the rebellion against the First Order. Luke Skywalker was only addressed in passing word, which also left his character with a screen time of a few seconds at the conclusion of the film; however, it was confirmed that Luke Skywalker goes into exile at an undiscolosed location after facing the Knights of Ren, whom are disciples of Supreme Leader Snoke. And as to what all three of the main characters of the original trilogy have done between the span of time is also unknown to the audience. Star Wars: Episode VII only showed the audience where the main characters of the original trilogy ended up, though the time in between films could have been filled with many adventurous exploits for any or all three stars of the original trilogy. The next chapter in this new trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VIII will most likely address the timeline of events between Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, possibly creating a layout of events that led the main characters of the story to where they are today; Episode VII also drew up more questions on the Star Wars universe than it answered which means the next film in the series will likely depict our titular characters in flashback sequences of what they were doing between the Fall of the Empire and the Rise of the First Order. One character's history which needs to be answered in flashbacks and told by word of mouth is that of General Leia Organa. Every character of the original trilogy deserves to have their history explored and displayed to the audience but Princess/General Leia Organa's past needs to be fully explored if her current place in the Star Wars universe expands to a larger role than just the General of the new rebellion. The reason General Organa's role in the Star Wars universe is likely to expand is that her blood-line and lineage have been sorely overlooked; Leia's relation to Luke Skywalker doesn't just mean she's related to the famous Luke Skywalker or that she is the daughter of the infamous Darth Vader. Leia is a member of the Skywalker bloodline, a bloodline that has been filled with force-wielding individuals and Leia is no exception to her lineage. There was no room for the thread to be explored in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, in terms of addressing Leia's lineage and her force-wielding capabilities; the film was focused on Luke Skywalker's rise as a Jedi and didn't expand on Leia's lineage or the possibility of Leia becoming a Jedi even though Luke repeatedly told Leia she held the same power he had. The next film in the series should have seen Leia Organa take on the role of the first female protagonist Jedi in the Star Wars series, but that's not how it turned out. Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens only introduced the audience to Leia Organa as a General in the current rebellion, not explaining the time between Episode VI and Episode VII either makes it possible for Princess Leia to have undergone a Jedi journey similar to that of her brother's journey to becoming a jedi, Luke Skywalker which ultimately led Leia Organa to becoming General Organa. The events may not have been shown on-screen but there is still plausibility in the notion that Leia Organa may have become a Jedi in the time between the events of Star Wars: Episode VI and Episode VII. Hopefully the next chapter in the Star Wars series will provide some explanation as to what General Leia has been doing since Return of the Jedi.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
Day 2 Video Game Challenge: Best Multiplayer Game
Okay, so I'm an only child. Let's just put that our there first. I also have a very introverted personality, so interacting with other kids never really came naturally to me. I always felt like the loner. I was the kids at his own lunch table in the cafeteria while everyone else socialized and made friends. I was just... me, and it didn't really bother me.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
There's a Han Solo-esq Star Wars Game Coming, Details Leak Online
With EA DICE in full promotion mode for Star Wars: Battlefront II, the hotly anticipated sequel to the 2015 blockbuster shooter, you might forget that there is another Star Wars game currently in development by Visceral Games, the studio best known for Dead Space and Battlefield: Hardline.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
Former 'Doctor Who' Showrunner Confirms the Thirteenth Doctor Has Been Cast
Former Doctor Who showrunner and the man behind the show's revival, Russell T Davies, has confirmed that the Thirteenth Doctor has officially been cast by the BBC. This news comes months after the current Time Lord, Peter Capaldi, announced his departure to the world via BBC Radio, leading fans to start speculating as to who will take control of the iconic blue box.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
10 Things You Didn't Know about Merlin from 'Once Upon a Time'
Once Upon a Time has had a lot of trouble brewing this season with Emma becoming The Dark One, there being another curse on the town, and King Arthur trying to control the group in Storybrooke. The only person that appears to be the saving grace for the town is Merlin, who for the time being is stuck in a tree.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Futurism
Jupiter Ascending: transcending the Sci-Fi genre in a beautiful way.
Thanks to the wonderful staff at Moviepilot, I was able to take a look into a pre-release Blu-ray of Jupiter Ascending, which comes out June 2nd on blu-ray, DVD, and digital HD. In all honesty I wasn’t sure what I’d be in for. It’s one of the biggest struggle of watching a film after so many reviews and spoilers have already been released. I always try my best to avoid the critics before I have a chance to watch any film, but alas I was spoiled before seeing Jupiter because of all the hype. Nevertheless, I did my best to enter into this film experience with as much of an open mind as I could, because honestly the reviews that I had seen weren’t, how should I say “overwhelmingly positive”, most were downright nasty, yet through it all I have to say that I liked it.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
Incoming 'Doctor Who' Showrunner Is About to Completely Change the Show
Over the last 53 years, the Doctor has had many faces and many lives, even if he doesn't talk about all of them. Doctor Who has been a huge hit for the BBC recently, and it's expected to get even better over the coming years, as the show will be filled with more jaw-dropping moments, out-of-this-world adventures, and, of course, the actor or actress playing the Doctor that'll make everyone's heart skip a beat.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Peter Capaldi Is Officially the Darkest Doctor Since 'Doctor Who' Was Revived in 2005
Would you believe me if I told you that Doctor Who was originally a children's show? Well, it's true. Back when the show first began in 1963, Doctor Who was created as an educational children's television show on the BBC. Ever since then, it has soared through the years to become one of the most popular science fiction shows to date.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Regeneration in 'Doctor Who' Is About to Get a Whole Lot Different
Earlier this year, current Time Lord Peter Capaldi shocked Doctor Who fans by announcing he will be retiring as the Doctor and will bow out the show this Christmas. Obviously, it didn't take long for fans to start speculating who will replace him. The actor rumored to replace Capaldi is an actor fans didn't expect to see!
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
The Future of 'Class' Hangs in the Balance as Show Creator Quits
Screenwriter and author Patrick Ness surprised Doctor Who fans last year when the BBC announced he was writing an all new Doctor Who spin-off show titled Class. With the first season now concluded in both the United Kingdom and the United States, fans of the show were given some devastating news this morning regarding the future of the show.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism