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Scene Reports

The Punk Scene in Springfield Takes Its DIY Culture Seriously (with Some Goofiness)
In rural Illinois lies a vibrant scene that is constantly finding new ways to stay fun.
Sean Neumann
8.21.17
art world

9 Breakout Artists from the Venice Biennale
We selected nine rising international art stars, from the Republic of China to Kosovo.
Marina Garcia-Vasquez
8.21.17
Star Trek IRL

Scientists Created a ‘Star Trek’-Style Holodeck for Animals
Beam me up, Nemo!
Jacob Dubé
8.21.17
diamonds

Scientists Create Diamonds From Plastic Using High-Powered Lasers
It's the first 'unambiguous observation' of a system believed to create 'diamond rain' on planets like Uranus and Neptune.
Becky Ferreira
8.21.17
open thread

Has a Patch Ever Changed Your Experience With a Game?
The recent Atlas Rises update has transformed 'No Man's Sky' from a chill exploration game into a story-driven, sci-fi mystery.
Austin Walker
8.21.17
The VICE Morning Bulletin

The VICE Morning Bulletin
Millions prep for total solar eclipse, Trump to outline new US strategy for Afghanistan, ten sailors missing after US warship hits oil tanker, and more.
VICE Staff
8.21.17
Religion

I Joined the London Branch of Justin Bieber's Church
Hillsong Church is attracting an increasing number of celebrities, but the organisation has mixed messages about LGBT+ people and its founder is a committed Trump supporter.
Sophie Wilkinson
8.21.17
Culture

The Back-Alley Abortion That Almost Didn't Make it into 'Dirty Dancing'
In honor of the 30th anniversary of "Dirty Dancing," we spoke to the film's screenwriter about her revolutionary decision to include a frank depiction of illegal abortion in a film about dancing and romance.
Marisa Crawford
8.21.17
Jurassic World Evolution

Jurassic Park Finally Gets the 'RollerCoaster Tycoon' Treatment
'Planet Coaster' developers finally create the dinosaur theme-park game we always deserved with 'Jurassic World Evolution'
Rob Zacny
8.21.17
solar eclipse

These pictures show Trump staring directly into the eclipse
Experts warn even a small amount of exposure could lead to permanent blurry vision or blindness.
Gabrielle Bluestone
8.21.17
protest

Photos of the Vancouver Anti-Racism Rally Where ‘Far Right’ Speakers Never Showed
More than 4,000 people filled the streets surrounding city hall, drowning out a handful of ‘haters.’
Sarah Berman
8.21.17
éclipse

How to Celebrate Today's Historic Eclipse Like a Witch
"It takes both a disciplined and experienced witch to harvest the power of the eclipse magic."
Steven Blum
8.21.17
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