Science & Technology

“Sharknado” writer Thunder Levin (yes, that’s his name) met “Jaws” star Richard Dreyfus at this year’s Comic-Con. The universe nearly exploded. Our thrilling conclusion of this sketchy series.

Some states in the US still have some crazy sex laws on the books, based on acts they consider to be “unnatural.” But times have changed. Can the government actually regulate our sex lives? It turns out, in some cases, they can… Learn More: Legislating Your Sex Life http://www.nbcnews.com/id/6620768/ns/health-sexual_health/t/legislating-your-sex-life/#.U5oJ2I1dXZF “A …

As the Israel-Palestine conflict escalates, it’s hard to keep track of the factions fighting one another. Who is Hamas? Why do they control Gaza, but not the West Bank? And how is their war against Israel different than Fatah’s? Full Description: Learn More: Hamas vs. Fatah: The Palestinian Civil War …

Here’s what happened when Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock) took to the event’s biggest stage to promote Hercules and talk about his “fanny pack” photo popularized this week on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theverge Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/theverge/videos Visit our playlists: http://www.youtube.com/theverge/playlists Like The …

There are only two smartwatches worth buying today, the Pebble and Google’s new Android Wear platform. If you’re set on buying a smartwatch, which do you buy? The Pebble has sharp looks and long battery life, while Android Wear brings color displays and the full power of Google Now. Does …

Minnesota Vikings players will be wearing Google Glass at training camp this year. What will that accomplish? Editor-in-chief Nilay Patel (a noted Packers fan) squares off with SB Nation’s Editorial Director Spencer Hall. “Here’s the other trick: the people wearing Google Glass have to be good.”

The UN is like the international babysitter, keeping a watchful eye and promoting international cooperation on pressing global issues. But when the UN was pressured by Russia into modifying a resolution that was a bit lax, it begs the question: What enforceable powers does the UN actually have? Learn More: …

The stars! The cosplayers! The lines! This week, Comic-Con is taking over San Diego for the annual celebration of fandom. Casey Newton, preparing for his first-ever trip to Hall H, explains what’s about to happen. http://www.theverge.com/2014/7/23/5926861/comic-con-2014-preview

Chris Ziegler spent (almost) a month eating (almost) nothing but Soylent, a thick nutritional sludge / meal replacement. He wrote about the experience in great detail, but people still wanted to know more — a lot more, it turns about. http://www.theverge.com/2014/7/17/5893221/soylent-survivor-one-month-living-on-lab-made-liquid-nourishment

Secession movements seem to be everywhere: from the Kurds in Iraq, to pro-Russian Ukrainian separatists, to Scotland’s aim to break up the UK. How does secession actually happen? Let’s look back to South Sudan’s successful secession effort to see exactly how new countries gain independence. Learn More: Comprehensive Peace Agreement …