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An Exclusive Sneak Peek At Christopher Priest’s Next Mind-Bending Novel

He brought us The Prestige and The Separation — but Christopher Priest isn’t done beguiling us. Priest’s new novel The Adjacent includes stage magicians, weird physics, near-future super-weapons and tons more. And we’ve got an exclusive preview chapter! The Adjacent comes out April 8 in the United States from Titan Books, and here’s the synopsis:…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

The Very First Teaser For The Very Last Season Of True Blood

The beginning of the end starts appropriately enough, in the graveyard. All those memories of hygiene-challenged, vampire dirt sex are washing over us. 2014 will truly be one of the hardest years for us all, as this is the year True Blood will meet the True Death. Let’s hope it goes out with a giant…

io9 Meredith Woerner

The Strange Stories Behind the Year’s Best Scientific Images

Researchers Kevin Mackenzie, Sergio Bertazzo and Zeynep Saygin all had winning entries in the 2014Wellcome Image Awards, an annual competition dedicated to showcasing the year’s most fascinating scientific images. Here, in their own words, is how they captured their subjects, and what their images reveal. Widening our view of the world can mean taking a…

io9 Kevin Mackenzie, Sergio Bertazzo and Zeynep Saygin – The Conversation

Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection, The Hunger Games, Friends [Deals]

Update 2: Back up to the $163 deal price. The Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection is a massive 31-disc set of everything Wizarding World. Blu-rays of all the films are of course included, along with some extended versions, some 3D versions, digital copies, 45 hours of special features, all in beautiful packaging. Use code RETAILME20HE to…

io9 Shane Roberts

A Pulse From Space Hints At Dark Matter Massed At Our Galaxy’s Center

Does our galaxy center around a mass of dark matter? A new analysis that examines the steady stream of gamma rays that the Fermi Space Telescope has been picking up since its launch six years ago suggests that it might. So, how did scientists come to this conclusion? They started with a map, charting out…

io9 Ria Misra

All Oliver’s Stupid Decisions Come to a Head on Arrow

Oliver Queen has many good qualities – strength, aim, the ability to seduce foxy evil ladies. But we all know that his brain is the equivalent of a bunch of earthworms tied in a knot, and he feels the consequences of that in this episode, entitled “Deathstroke.” We start out with a good example of…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell

Struggling To Understand Eating Disorders? Read This Webcomic

Eating disorders can evoke all sorts of stereotypes about the people who suffer from them and why they develop. But this autobiographical webcomic, which shares one cartoonist’s struggle with her eating, peels back the complicated layers of depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia that intersect in a dangerous way. Khale McHurst’s I Do Not Have an…

io9 Lauren Davis

America, Your Annual Energy Report Card Has Arrived

Even though Americans increased their use of renewable sources of energy in 2013, the annual level of carbon dioxide emissions increased for the first time since 2010. The news comes from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), which every year releases an audit—presented in a flow chart—that details the sources of energy production and how…

io9 Mark Strauss

We’ve Found A Hidden Ocean On Enceladus That May Harbor Life

It’s turning out that the outer reaches of the solar system may be more hospitable to life than we ever imagined. Gravity measurements made by Cassini have confirmed that Enceladus, a tiny moon orbiting Saturn, hosts a subsurface ocean in its southern latitudes. Astronomers are now saying it’s potentially habitable. The idea that Enceladus may…

io9 George Dvorsky

Marvel Has Its Movies Planned Through 2028. Yes, 2028.

Holy crap. And no, 2028 is not a typo (although since I’m writing this article, it’s an extremely reasonable assumption to make). Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had planned the Marvel cinematic universe all the way through the next 14 years. From a feature on Feige in Businessweek: [Feige]concedes that Marvel won’t recover the film…

io9 Rob Bricken

10 Can’t Miss, Surefire Secrets Of Torturing Fictional People

Everybody loves a sadist. At least, when it comes to storytelling. The more pain and misery a writer puts her or his characters through, the more we adore it. But how can you torment your characters without going too far, or falling flat? Here are 10 killer rules for how to bring the pain. Images…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

An Animated Map Showing Which States Are Drinking More Wine Over Time

Americans are consuming more wine than ever before. But how does each state compare? This animated map from Vinepair shows how wine consumption has increased in each state over the past two decades — a trend that doesn’t appear to be ending any time soon. According to Vinepair, American wine sales bottomed out at 449…

io9 George Dvorsky

Zoe Saldana Freaks Out In The New Rosemary’s Baby Trailer

The more we see of the Rosemary’s Baby TV miniseries starring Avatar’s Zoe Saldana and Jason Isaacs as the cult leader, the more excited we get. A good reboot, you say? Jason Isaacs (Awake) will play the coven leader, Roman Castevet, played by Sidney Blackmer in the 1968 film, and Patrick J. Adams (Suits) will…

Television Meredith Woerner

How Cereals Try To Use Eye-Contact With Their Mascots To Move Boxes

It’s not your imagination — the mascot on your favorite box of breakfast cereal really is trying to make eye contact with you. And scientists say there’s a reason why. A new study published by researchers from Cornell’s Food & Brand Lab and Yale in Environment & Behavior takes a look at the strange perspectives…

io9 Ria Misra

The High-Tech Case For Bringing Back The Draft

As drones, cyberattacks and other high-tech developments change the nature of war, two prominent scholars argue that we must also rethink who fights our wars: the time has come, they say, to bring back the draft. The article, “Universal Conscription as Technology Policy,” appears in Issues in Science and Technology, a journal published by the…

io9 Mark Strauss

Meet the Crazy Camera That Can Make Movies for the Oculus Rift

Gamers love Oculus Rift; the virtual reality system offers a mind-blowingly immersive way to experience digital worlds. Jaunt, a new tech company, brings the platform into live-action, cinematic territory. I saw their stuff. It was incredible. And it’s a Pretty Big Deal for movies and media. So, what is it? Jaunt is an all-inclusive toolkit…

Movies Jordan Kushins

What Happens When A Lonely Woman Meets A Cosmonaut On Chat Roulette?

In the short comedy Russian Roulette, Lucy is chatting online one night when she is paired up with a cosmonaut stationed alone on an orbiting telescope. And talking to him, she feels a little less alone in the universe. Director Ben Aston filmed Russian Roulette for less than £50 while on pre-production for another film.…

io9 Lauren Davis

What If Game Of Thrones Was A Classic Sitcom?

The opening credits would probably look something like this. We’re so excited about the return of Game of Thrones on Sunday, we asked our friend Garrison Dean to imagine what the show would look like if it was a classic 1970s-1980s sitcom. But what he came up with was way more insane than we ever…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Six Featurettes = Loads Of New X-Men: Days Of Future Past Footage

Don’t worry, they’re not long; in fact, two of these new featurettes are just set tours given by director Bryan Singer. But four of them contain new footage from the movie, and the video above explains how Wolverine’s psyche is sent back in time! This answer is, oddly, that Kitty Pryde can send people’s minds…

io9 Rob Bricken

Animal Planet Is Making A Moby Dick TV Movie From The Whale’s POV

Animal Planet is mostly known for reality TV series about hell cats who piss all over their owner’s furniture, but now the animal-centric station is getting into scripted TV, thanks to Moby Dick. Deadline is reporting that Animal Planet’s new slate includes a story that is all about Moby Dick, but from the whale’s point…

Television Meredith Woerner

An Exclusive Sneak Peek At Christopher Priest’s Next Mind-Bending Novel

The Very First Teaser For The Very Last Season Of True Blood

The Strange Stories Behind the Year’s Best Scientific Images

Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection, The Hunger Games, Friends [Deals]

A Pulse From Space Hints At Dark Matter Massed At Our Galaxy’s Center

All Oliver’s Stupid Decisions Come to a Head on Arrow

Struggling To Understand Eating Disorders? Read This Webcomic

America, Your Annual Energy Report Card Has Arrived

We’ve Found A Hidden Ocean On Enceladus That May Harbor Life

Marvel Has Its Movies Planned Through 2028. Yes, 2028.

10 Can’t Miss, Surefire Secrets Of Torturing Fictional People

An Animated Map Showing Which States Are Drinking More Wine Over Time

Zoe Saldana Freaks Out In The New Rosemary’s Baby Trailer

How Cereals Try To Use Eye-Contact With Their Mascots To Move Boxes

The High-Tech Case For Bringing Back The Draft

Meet the Crazy Camera That Can Make Movies for the Oculus Rift

What Happens When A Lonely Woman Meets A Cosmonaut On Chat Roulette?

What If Game Of Thrones Was A Classic Sitcom?

Six Featurettes = Loads Of New X-Men: Days Of Future Past Footage

Animal Planet Is Making A Moby Dick TV Movie From The Whale’s POV

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

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

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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An Exclusive Sneak Peek At Christopher Priest’s Next Mind-Bending Novel

The Very First Teaser For The Very Last Season Of True Blood

The Strange Stories Behind the Year’s Best Scientific Images

Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection, The Hunger Games, Friends [Deals]

A Pulse From Space Hints At Dark Matter Massed At Our Galaxy’s Center

All Oliver’s Stupid Decisions Come to a Head on Arrow

Struggling To Understand Eating Disorders? Read This Webcomic

America, Your Annual Energy Report Card Has Arrived

We’ve Found A Hidden Ocean On Enceladus That May Harbor Life

Marvel Has Its Movies Planned Through 2028. Yes, 2028.

10 Can’t Miss, Surefire Secrets Of Torturing Fictional People

An Animated Map Showing Which States Are Drinking More Wine Over Time

Zoe Saldana Freaks Out In The New ​Rosemary’s Baby Trailer

How Cereals Try To Use Eye-Contact With Their Mascots To Move Boxes

The High-Tech Case For Bringing Back The Draft

Meet the Crazy Camera That Can Make Movies for the Oculus Rift

What Happens When A Lonely Woman Meets A Cosmonaut On Chat Roulette?

What If Game Of Thrones Was A Classic Sitcom?

Six Featurettes = Loads Of New X-Men: Days Of Future Past Footage

Animal Planet Is Making A Moby Dick TV Movie From The Whale’s POV

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

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

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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Zoe Saldana Freaks Out In The New Rosemary’s Baby Trailer