Kamelia Angelova

More icon Three evenly spaced dots forming an ellipsis: "...". Close icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. "Star Wars" lightsabers are a novel idea. They're lightweight, portable, and their laser-like beams can cut through just about anything. Unfortunately, the reality isn't so simple. Astrophysicist and "StarTalk Radio" host Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how the fictional blade would work in real life.

Kamelia Angelova 2010-09-03T22:58:00Z More icon Three evenly spaced dots forming an ellipsis: "...". Close icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. NASA has posted beautiful photos of Hurricane Earl over the North Atlantic. This pretty storm monster is about to ruin your Labor Day weekend. See more amazing photos of the storm > NASA MSFC See more amazing photos of the storm > 30 Aug.

Steven Rubin / drkrm Gallery In 1982, Steven Rubin hitchhiked around Maine with very little money and a camera, making his way inland from the scenic coastline. He discovered that the real Maine was not featured in tourist brochures but exists in perennial poverty just beyond the interstate. Rubin kept going back to the area, befriending families whose lives were in deep contrast to the seaside resorts and picturesque villages with lobster shacks that Maine is known for.