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Pop Culture | Apr 16, 2013

Bigger, Better, Snazzier: The Exploratorium Reopens

The new Exploratorium opens Thursday, April 17, 2013 at Pier 15 along the Embarcadero. Familiar exhibits combine with a new focus on the science of the Bay, with plenty of touching, tinkering, and interactive investigating for curious visitors of any age. By Erika Milvy   

Pop Culture | Mar 03, 2013

3D-Printed Sculptures Inspired by Your Facebook Friends

As 3D printing becomes more widely accessible, special applications emerge. By Kristin Farr   

NPR Culture | Feb 25, 2013

What You Didn't See At The Academy Awards

NPR's Sam Sanders and Mandalit del Barco were backstage in the press room during the Oscars. Here's a roundup of what they saw that you didn't see, in senior superlative form. By Mandalit del Barco   

Pop Culture | Feb 25, 2013

'The Lizzie Bennet Diaries': A Modern Take on Austen's Classic

Pride and Prejudice is reinterpreted as a video blog, with 24-year-old grad student Lizzie Bennet at the helm. This beautiful and well-constructed remake is true to its source material, but still relevant in today's world. By Emily Eifler   

TV | Feb 19, 2013

Downton Abbey Recap: Bizarro Downton and the City of Angels

SPOILER ALERT: This is the recap of the final episode of Downton Abbey Season Three. Read and be hilariously informed at your own peril! By Lizzy Acker   

TV | Feb 11, 2013

Downton Abbey Recap: On One Condition, We All Play Cricket

SPOILER ALERT: If you don't want to know what happened in all TWO HOURS of Downton Abbey Season Three, Episode Six, read no further! By Lizzy Acker   

Pop Culture | Feb 09, 2013

The Podcasts of Comedy

Nerdist podcasts prove the popularity of all things nerdy, both on air and the SF Sketchfest stage. By Emily Eifler   

TV | Feb 04, 2013

Downton Abbey Recap: Ladies' Night

SPOILER ALERT: If you would like to remain in the dark about the juicy details of Downton Abbey Season Three, Episode Five, read no further! By Lizzy Acker   

Pop Culture | Jan 28, 2013

Heartbreak and Photo Sharing

Making the best of a bad situation, two friends help each other post break-up with a list of daily assignments designed to distract and heal. By Kristin Farr   

TV | Jan 28, 2013

Downton Abbey Recap: Good News For People Who Like Bad News

SPOILER ALERT: If you would like to remain in the dark about the details of Downton Abbey Season Three, Episode Four, please avoid this post. By Lizzy Acker   

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