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Jarring, visceral and all too plausible, Alex Garland’s Civil War is a must see

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In his filmmaking career, Alex Garland has terrified us with zombies, infectious alien hybrids, murderous men and A.I. run amuck. Civil War, the writer and director’s latest film, is not only his most ambitious entry but also his most plausible. The press notes for Civil War describe the setting as “near-future America,” but it feels like … Read more

World’s greatest mimic: this bird can perfectly replicate the sounds of 20 other birds

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In the forests of eastern Australia, a unique annual ritual is underway.  A male superb lyrebird fans out its large tail and bobs up and down amongst the foliage. It’s performing a song and dance routine in hopes of winning a potential mate.  Unfortunately, this bird isn’t drawing any attention. Female lyrebirds require more complex … Read more