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There Are Bugs Dying in Your Pores and Leaking Poop On Your Face

Mites like the one pictured here are living, dying, and leaking poop on pretty much everyone’s faces. So at least you’re not alone. Photo Credit: Joel Mills | CC BY-SA 3.0 We first told you about the bugs that take up residence inside your pores a couple years back, when researchers proposed that the critters…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

Horns Trailer Shows Daniel Radcliffe Utilizing His New Demonic Powers

Finally, footage of Daniel Radcliffe demonstrating the power of his new demon hornsin the latest trailer for the movie adaptation of Joe Hill’s novel Horns. The new international trailer shows what happens when a poorly American-accented Radcliffe is framed for murdering his girlfriend and then grows horns! Horns that change the mood of those around…

Trailers Meredith Woerner

Will We Ever Have a “Star Wars Moment” in Pop Culture Again?

A “Star Wars Moment” is when a piece of pop culture manages to change storytelling all around the world, for at least a generation. Have we become too jaded to have a moment like this again? What do you think is a possible candidate for the next Star Wars Moment? Tell us! My opinion is…

io9 Annalee Newitz

Whoa, This Guy 3D-Printed His Very Own Concrete Castle

It may not be quite fit for a king yet, but this playhouse-sized castle was entirely 3D printed using a custom-built printer and loads of concrete. And it means we could see an attempt at a livable, entirely 3D-printed home in the near future. Andrey Rudenko spent two years from conception to final product created…

io9 Lauren Davis

Now We Know What Makes White Dwarf Stars Go Supernova

What makes a dead star explode? Scientists have long suspected a mechanism for making a white dwarf go supernova, but they weren’t able to confirm it — until now. ESA recently trained its INTEGRAL observatory on an exploding supernova in the M82 galaxy, and were able to catch it in the act as it threw…

io9 Ria Misra

An Early Look at XKCD’s Upcoming What If? Book

XKCD’s What If—that extra-special corner of the internet that answers all of our nerdiest, most absurd questions in delightfully extensive detail—is finally being made into a book. And fortunately for all those who just can’t wait, Nerdist has the very first look inside. In his new book, the brilliant mind (and ex-NASA roboticist) behind XKCD,…

Books & Comics Ashley Feinberg

This Street Performer Has Mastered One of the Greatest Illusions

These Prague street performers have pulled off one of the finest executions of the levitating man illusion you will ever see. For those of you who hate fun and wonder, we’ve got the secret — and the physics — behind this ancient trick. For centuries, Indian yogis have claimed to have mastered the powers of…

io9 George Dvorsky

With Question Bedtime, MC Frontalot Gives Us a Concept Album

Damian Hess, AKA nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot, is about to turn your afternoon into a fairy tale with his new album, Question Bedtime. It’s a hilarious and gloriously weird cycle of songs (available online now!) retelling the fairy tales you heard before bedtime as a child. Actually, maybe you didn’t hear these folk tales. Strained…

io9 Annalee Newitz

Check Out The First Footage From Pixar’s New Film Set In The Human Mind

We’ve already gotten a look at the emotional characters who live in the mind of Riley, the star of Pixar’s upcoming film Inside Out. But what about Riley herself? She pops up in the very first footage from the movie. Riley makes her debut appearance toward the end of a featurette at Disney Movies Anywhere…

Movies Lauren Davis

Pure Joy: Watch Guardians of the Galaxy Actors Reenact the Groot Dance

I defy you to watch Guardians of the Galaxy’s Dave Batista (Drax the Destroyer) and Michael Rooker (Yondu) perform the movie’s beloved post-credits scene — with Michael Rooker in a metal tub as Baby Groot — at Wizard World Chicago last weekend and not smile. It’s simply not possible. Okay, now we need Robert Downey…

io9 Rob Bricken

Americans Clearly Don’t Understand How Deadly HPV Is

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in America. With the exception of HIV, it is also the most fatal. But for almost a decade, we’ve had a vaccine that prevents HPV infection and, by extension, the deadly cancers it causes. So why aren’t American adolescents getting access to this vaccine? Top Image via…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

Trailer For The Pyramid Attempts To Resurrect The Mummy Monster Genre

Too long have we waited for a good curse of the mummy movie. But now The Pyramid promises the return of excavation horror paired with plenty of ancient booby traps and resurrected mummies—you know, all that good mummy shit. Oh, and it stars the sensational Denis O’Hare. SOLD. Not going to lie, I love it…

Trailers Meredith Woerner

Newly-Analyzed Maps Reveal Exact Locations of Historic Events

More than 3,000 maps of cities, battles and landscapes—representing a millennium of history—have been georeferenced by the British Library. That means it’s now possible to see the precise locations of historic places and events in the context of today’s world. The BL Georeferencer allows you to click on points across the globe, revealing multiple views…

io9 Mark Strauss

Has Warner Bros. Decreed The DC Movie Universe Should Be Joke Free?

A kindly couple adopting a super-powered alien, an orphan growing up to be the world’s greatest crimefighter, an Amazon princess with an invisible jet… the DC universe is a place where anything can happen. Well, anything but a joke, if this ridiculous, but entirely plausible, rumor is true. According to Hitfix, Warner Bros. has issued…

Movies Rob Bricken

io9 Book Club Reminder: Meeting 9/10 to Discuss The Bees

This month, the io9 Book Club is reading Laline Paull’s The Bees. We’ll meet on September 10 to discuss it. Join us! We’re hoping Paull will join us later that week to talk about the book. What is this io9 Book Club all about? We meet once a month to discuss a book we’ve all…

Books & Comics Annalee Newitz

The Breaking Bad Barrel is Back, Marvel Cinematic Universe [Deals]

The Breaking Bad Complete Series Barrel is back for 2014, with new Better Call Saul inclusions. It’s one of the cooler special editions for a TV series we’ve ever brought your way, and we’re glad to see it come back. Currently $90 off MSRP. [Breaking Bad] If that barrel doesn’t put you over one, or…

io9 Shane Roberts

7 Deadly Sins Of Talking About Pop Culture

We love to argue about pop culture, because geeking out about movies, books and television makes them even more fun. But sometimes these discussions can go to a terrible place. Here are seven mistakes to avoid when having a spirited debate about entertainment. The following “sins” are things that we’ve encountered in our years of…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

A Chart Showing The History Of Ebola Outbreaks In The World

As the Ebola outbreak continues to spread and grow, what can we learn from looking at the history of the disease’s spread? Images courtesy of John Nelson / UXBlog. John Nelson over at UXBlog put together this chart showing how Ebola outbreaks have happened since the first recognized one, almost 30 years ago. As the…

io9 Ria Misra

The Pentagon Made A Graphic Novel To Unveil Its Proposed Stealth Tank

Whenever the U.S. military releases images of its latest badass hardware under development, we usually see futuristic, 3D renderings that look like screenshots from the latest videogames. But a presentation of the proposed Ground X-Vehicle opted for a more stylish, pseudo-anime look. Perhaps it’s the resemblance to videogames that prompted this new approach. After being…

io9 Mark Strauss

NASA Crams Six Months Of Earth’s Surface Activity Into A 6-Second Clip

NASA scientists have released a stunning time-lapse video showing our planet’s eastern hemisphere from January 18th to July 25th, 2014. Viewed from this perspective, the Earth is seen as a shimmering, swirling orb of hyperactivity. Looking at the time-lapse, titled “Blue Marble, Eastern Hemisphere,” you can see subtle changes in the snow and vegetation cover…

io9 George Dvorsky

There Are Bugs Dying in Your Pores and Leaking Poop On Your Face

Horns Trailer Shows Daniel Radcliffe Utilizing His New Demonic Powers

Will We Ever Have a “Star Wars Moment” in Pop Culture Again?

Whoa, This Guy 3D-Printed His Very Own Concrete Castle

Now We Know What Makes White Dwarf Stars Go Supernova

An Early Look at XKCD’s Upcoming What If? Book

This Street Performer Has Mastered One of the Greatest Illusions

With Question Bedtime, MC Frontalot Gives Us a Concept Album

Check Out The First Footage From Pixar’s New Film Set In The Human Mind

Pure Joy: Watch Guardians of the Galaxy Actors Reenact the Groot Dance

Americans Clearly Don’t Understand How Deadly HPV Is

Trailer For The Pyramid Attempts To Resurrect The Mummy Monster Genre

Newly-Analyzed Maps Reveal Exact Locations of Historic Events

Has Warner Bros. Decreed The DC Movie Universe Should Be Joke Free?

io9 Book Club Reminder: Meeting 9/10 to Discuss The Bees

The Breaking Bad Barrel is Back, Marvel Cinematic Universe [Deals]

7 Deadly Sins Of Talking About Pop Culture

A Chart Showing The History Of Ebola Outbreaks In The World

The Pentagon Made A Graphic Novel To Unveil Its Proposed Stealth Tank

NASA Crams Six Months Of Earth’s Surface Activity Into A 6-Second Clip

Chinese Startup Debuts Super-Bendy Robotic Arm for Orbital Repairs

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Countdown to the Moon 🔴

Your Devices Are Targets. Bitdefender Shields Them All — For Less Than You Think

Of Course, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Post Credit Scene Is Another Big Cameo

Proton Just Launched Meet, and It Makes Zoom Look Like a Privacy Nightmare

America’s Latest Unfounded Health Panic: ‘Vaccinated’ Blood Donations

SpaceX Files Confidentially for IPO, Reports Say

Jackery Power Station With 200W Solar Panel Still $590 Off as Amazon Clears Out Leftover Stock After the Spring Sale

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

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There Are Bugs Dying in Your Pores and Leaking Poop On Your Face

Horns Trailer Shows Daniel Radcliffe Utilizing His New Demonic Powers

Will We Ever Have a “Star Wars Moment” in Pop Culture Again?

Whoa, This Guy 3D-Printed His Very Own Concrete Castle

Now We Know What Makes White Dwarf Stars Go Supernova

An Early Look at XKCD’s Upcoming What If? Book

This Street Performer Has Mastered One of the Greatest Illusions

With Question Bedtime, MC Frontalot Gives Us a Concept Album

Check Out The First Footage From Pixar’s New Film Set In The Human Mind

Pure Joy: Watch Guardians of the Galaxy Actors Reenact the Groot Dance

Americans Clearly Don’t Understand How Deadly HPV Is

Trailer For The Pyramid Attempts To Resurrect The Mummy Monster Genre

Newly-Analyzed Maps Reveal Exact Locations of Historic Events

Has Warner Bros. Decreed The DC Movie Universe Should Be Joke Free?

io9 Book Club Reminder: Meeting 9/10 to Discuss The Bees

The Breaking Bad Barrel is Back, Marvel Cinematic Universe [Deals]

7 Deadly Sins Of Talking About Pop Culture

A Chart Showing The History Of Ebola Outbreaks In The World

​The Pentagon Made A Graphic Novel To Unveil Its Proposed Stealth Tank

NASA Crams Six Months Of Earth’s Surface Activity Into A 6-Second Clip

Chinese Startup Debuts Super-Bendy Robotic Arm for Orbital Repairs

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Countdown to the Moon 🔴

Your Devices Are Targets. Bitdefender Shields Them All — For Less Than You Think

Of Course, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Post Credit Scene Is Another Big Cameo

Proton Just Launched Meet, and It Makes Zoom Look Like a Privacy Nightmare

America’s Latest Unfounded Health Panic: ‘Vaccinated’ Blood Donations

SpaceX Files Confidentially for IPO, Reports Say

Jackery Power Station With 200W Solar Panel Still $590 Off as Amazon Clears Out Leftover Stock After the Spring Sale

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

Let us help find what you are looking for...

The Pentagon Made A Graphic Novel To Unveil Its Proposed Stealth Tank