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This Bizarre Stop-Motion Film About A Junk-Eating Bird Was Made In 1930

Long before CGI brought 3D talking animals to life on the silver screen, animators were achieving remarkable—and strange—special effects with stop-motion. This segment from the short film It’s a Bird! dates back to the year 1930. It’s a Bird was directed by Harold L. Muller and stars Muller’s frequent collaborator, cartoonist and slapstick comedian Charles…

io9 Lauren Davis

These Tests Can Prove Whether You Are in the Fourth Dimension

A famous astronomer, Johann Zöllner, came up with a number of different tests designed to show that a person has the power to go into four-dimensional space. See if you can pass one! Johann Zöllner has an optical illusion and a crater on the moon named after him, and he didn’t get either by being…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell

The Original Battlestar Galactica Could Have Looked Way More Glam

The 1978 Battlestar Galactica had some great Earth-toned costumes and a nice Star Wars-inspired look. But judging from some of these early costume concept art pieces by Jean-Pierre Dorléac, the show could have looked way more discofied and blinged-up. Plus there’s a good deal more romantic-fantasy outfits, too. These original costume designs come from Galactica…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Seven Transcendence Clips Show Us Johnny Depp’s Robotic Ascension

We’re not sure about the vibe Transcendence is channeling. We’ve seen copious gun battles, wacky zombie armies and lots and lots of conspiracies, but now you can see actual footage from these seven Transcendence clips. What do you think?

io9 Meredith Woerner

This Sponge-Filled Syringe Is Ready for the Battlefield

This syringe is capable of stanching a gunshot-wound within 20 seconds — practically on contact. And it was just approved by the FDA to be used out on the battlefield. (Note: Medical images ahead.) So far, the syringe, known as the XSTAT, has only been approved for use by the military, but it could make…

io9 Ria Misra

10 Things In The Cinematic Marvel Universe That Make No Damn Sense

Marvel’s self-made superhero movies are box office blockbusters and massively fun. But they’re not perfect; like so many summer action flicks, they can be plenty dumb, and there’s no sense in pretending otherwise. Here are 10 plot holes from Marvel’s movies that we’re still trying not to think about. [There’s a spoiler for Captain America:…

io9 Rob Bricken

Can You Identify Different Time Travel Movies Based On These Graphs?

Graphing time travel tales can be tricky business, but can you identify different time travel movies based on charts of different paths through time? Artist and animator Dan Meth challenges movie lovers with his visual time travel quiz. You can see a few of the charts here, but Meth has the full 12-graph quiz up…

io9 Lauren Davis

The ESA’s Latest Rocket Launch Would Make Any Visual FX Team Jealous

Who needs fancy special effects when you’ve got real life? Arianespace just released an exhilarating onboard camera view of the recent Soyuz ST-A rocket launch carrying the the Sentinel-1A satellite into orbit. Watch the whole thing from start to finish. Highlights of this launch include the Soyuz first stage separation (boosters B, V, G, and…

io9 George Dvorsky

This Week’s TV: Will Captain America 2 Give Agents Of SHIELD A Boost?

This week, we say farewell to Being Human while Bitten and Lost Girl have their season finales. Plus, the ending of Captain America: The Winter Soldier means big changes for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. And what’s ahead for Joffrey and Margaery on Game of Thrones? Get all the details below. Tonight Bitten (8 PM, Syfy) Tonight’s…

io9 Lauren Davis

Cosmos Explains Why Science Is “A Light In The Darkness”

The theme of this week’s episode of Cosmos is illumination, both literal and metaphorical. Carl Sagan famously called science a “candle in the dark,” illuminating the human mind with the knowledge imparted by evidence-based reasoning. Tyson’s story of light begins with Mo Tsu, the ancient Chinese philosopher who discovered the principles of camera obscura. Mo…

io9 Jason Shankel

A Major Shift In Views Toward The War On Drugs

According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, 67% of Americans say that the government should focus more on providing treatment for those who use illegal drugs such as heroin and cocaine, while 26% believe that the government’s priority should be prosecuting users of hard drugs. Public support for a treatment-based approach now spans…

io9 Mark Strauss

We Reached The “Everybody’s Broken Past Fixing” Part of Game of Thrones

Remember when all the characters on Game of Thrones were shiny and new? Now Tyrion Lannister can’t get laid in a whorehouse. His brother Jaime has lost his groove. The Stark girls have death in their hearts. Jon Snow’s a traitor forever. Last night’s premiere showed these characters aren’t just broken, but broken beyond repair.…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

First Teaser Trailer For The Leftovers Shows Life After The Rapture

Here it is, the very first look at Damon Lindelof’s TV adaptation of after-the-Rapture book The Leftovers. So far, so good. What happens when all your friends, family, and loved ones are sent into heaven, leaving you behind? That is the premise for Tom Perrotta’s (Election) book, which he and Lindelof have adapted into a…

io9 Meredith Woerner

Curiosity Has Arrived At The Breathtaking Kimberley Waypoint

NASA’s intrepid Curiosity rover has arrived at a scientifically enticing destination called “The Kimberley Waypoint,” where researchers hope to carry out the next drilling operation into alien Martian terrain in search of further clues about ancient Red Planet environments that may have been favorable for life. Top image: Curiosity maneuvers into ‘Kimberley’ and scans scientifically…

io9 Ken Kremer — Universe Today

Write Some Six-Word Science Fiction!

We love long, winding stories, but even the shortest story can still pack plenty of twists and turns. We’re writing some six-word science fiction, and we want you to tell us a (concise) tale. Follow up on your six-word story from last time — ranging from the most perfect Craigslist ad ever (Room for rent,…

io9 Ria Misra

Creationists Invited To Give Commencement Speech At Montana Tech

A group of students and faculty at Montana Tech are organizing an unprecedented graduation boycott to protest the university’s decision to invite two commencement speakers who are prominent supporters of a young earth creationist museum. Montana power couple Greg and Susan Gianforte are engineers who have founded several tech companies and made donations to computer…

io9 Mark Strauss

The Game Of Thrones Cast Decrees Brutal Punishments For Spoilers

When asked what the punishment should be for people who reveal spoilers about their show, the Game of Thrones cast revealed that perhaps the violent world of Westeros is getting to them. Because their answers were rather… harsh. Hilariously, Sophie Turner has the best idea, but as she explains it she gives out a spoiler…

io9 Rob Bricken

How Does Captain America 2‘s Huge Twist Affect The Avengers?

Plus how exactly will Agents of SHIELD change now? Also, The Hunger Games replaces Lily Rabe with a Game of Thrones favorite. Ant-Man casts a villain. Age of Ultron will explain what everyone’s been up to since The Avengers. Check out new promos for Maleficent, Orphan Black and Salem. Plus favorite villains return to Arrow…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta

WSJ: Yahoo Is Planning to Make Its Own Original Web TV Shows

The Wall Street Journal reports that Yahoo is planning to take on Netflix and Amazon, with ambitions to produce its own original web-series programming. The newspaper cites “people briefed on the company’s plans” who reckon that Mayer & Co. are “close to ordering four Web series.” Seems they’re not messing around, either, with those same…

Movies Jamie Condliffe

Chili’s Cancels Fundraising for Anti-Vaccination Autism Group

Chili’s had planned to donate 10% of its customers’ checks on April 7th to the National Autism Association, an organization that claims vaccines “trigger or exacerbate autism in some, if not many, children.” This evening, Chili’s announced it will be canceling the event based on feedback received from its guests. Here’s the full statement from…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

This Bizarre Stop-Motion Film About A Junk-Eating Bird Was Made In 1930

These Tests Can Prove Whether You Are in the Fourth Dimension

The Original Battlestar Galactica Could Have Looked Way More Glam

Seven Transcendence Clips Show Us Johnny Depp’s Robotic Ascension

This Sponge-Filled Syringe Is Ready for the Battlefield

10 Things In The Cinematic Marvel Universe That Make No Damn Sense

Can You Identify Different Time Travel Movies Based On These Graphs?

The ESA’s Latest Rocket Launch Would Make Any Visual FX Team Jealous

This Week’s TV: Will Captain America 2 Give Agents Of SHIELD A Boost?

Cosmos Explains Why Science Is “A Light In The Darkness”

A Major Shift In Views Toward The War On Drugs

We Reached The “Everybody’s Broken Past Fixing” Part of Game of Thrones

First Teaser Trailer For The Leftovers Shows Life After The Rapture

Curiosity Has Arrived At The Breathtaking Kimberley Waypoint

Write Some Six-Word Science Fiction!

Creationists Invited To Give Commencement Speech At Montana Tech

The Game Of Thrones Cast Decrees Brutal Punishments For Spoilers

How Does Captain America 2‘s Huge Twist Affect The Avengers?

WSJ: Yahoo Is Planning to Make Its Own Original Web TV Shows

Chili’s Cancels Fundraising for Anti-Vaccination Autism Group

China’s Biggest Social Media Celebrity Is… Kris Jenner?

Up to $1,550 Off on pCloud: Pay Once, Protect Data Forever for World Backup Day

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

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

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

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

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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This Bizarre Stop-Motion Film About A Junk-Eating Bird Was Made In 1930

These Tests Can Prove Whether You Are in the Fourth Dimension

The Original Battlestar Galactica Could Have Looked Way More Glam

Seven Transcendence Clips Show Us Johnny Depp’s Robotic Ascension

This Sponge-Filled Syringe Is Ready for the Battlefield

​10 Things In The Cinematic Marvel Universe That Make No Damn Sense

Can You Identify Different Time Travel Movies Based On These Graphs?

The ESA’s Latest Rocket Launch Would Make Any Visual FX Team Jealous

This Week’s TV: Will Captain America 2 Give Agents Of SHIELD A Boost?

Cosmos Explains Why Science Is “A Light In The Darkness”

A Major Shift In Views Toward The War On Drugs

We Reached The “Everybody’s Broken Past Fixing” Part of Game of Thrones

First Teaser Trailer For The Leftovers Shows Life After The Rapture

Curiosity Has Arrived At The Breathtaking Kimberley Waypoint

Write Some Six-Word Science Fiction!

Creationists Invited To Give Commencement Speech At Montana Tech

The Game Of Thrones Cast Decrees Brutal Punishments For Spoilers

How Does Captain America 2‘s Huge Twist Affect The Avengers?

WSJ: Yahoo Is Planning to Make Its Own Original Web TV Shows

Chili’s Cancels Fundraising for Anti-Vaccination Autism Group

China’s Biggest Social Media Celebrity Is… Kris Jenner?

Up to $1,550 Off on pCloud: Pay Once, Protect Data Forever for World Backup Day

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

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

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

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

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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

10 Things In The Cinematic Marvel Universe That Make No Damn Sense