According to Norse mythology, the god Thor (who we all know from the Marvel comics and recent Avengers movies) wielded a hammer named Mjölnir. As is true of all myths, Thor’s story is rather ...

Using powerful electromagnets and a fingerprint scanner, an electrical engineer builds a replica of Thor's hammer Mjolnir that can only be lifted by the worthy. Michelle Starr Science editor Michelle ...

Marvel Comics officially introduces a brand-new magical weapon that turns a certain Asgardian character into a nearly unstoppable force.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In comic books and blockbusters, only the worthy can lift Thor’s ...

An engineer created an impressive, high tech replica of Thor's hammer that is truly worthy. Utilizing electromagnets and a fingerprint scanner, Allen Pan built an awesome version of Mjolnir, the ...

The team at Hacksmith built a version of Thor’s hammer that is five feet wide and more than 10 feet tall. It seems to be a trend, as the YouTuber has built multiple Mjolnirs already, including one ...

The 1,000-year-old cahce contained more than 200 artifacts. In Germany, a metal detectorist has unearthed a 1,000-year-old Viking hoard which contains more than 200 artifacts, including what may be ...

It was a moment seen from the earliest trailer, so it came as no surprise when it happened in the cinema.Thor (Chris Hemsworth) launches his beloved Mjolnir — an ancient hammer forged out of the ...