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The Enemy Of Anti-Tobacco Campaigns? Population Growth

Globally, smoking prevalence —the percentage of the population that smokes every day — has decreased, but the number of cigarette smokers worldwide has increased due to substantial population growth between 1980 and 2012. That finding comes from a study published by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, which…

io9 Mark Strauss

Astronomers Discover Two More Dwarf Planets In Our Outer Solar System

It was just last week that we reported on a previously undiscovered dwarf planet located in the inner Oort Cloud. Now, astronomers have detected two more previously unseen celestial bodies, including one that could be as much as 932 miles (1,500 km) in diameter. Fresh off the heels of VP113 (a.k.a. “Biden” — and let’s…

io9 George Dvorsky

The Avengers Should Have Been Rated “R” And Here’s The Proof

The fine folks at Unnecessary Censorship finally got their hands on the Avengers movie, and the results are predictably hilarious. If you can make it through Thor’s “He adopted” line without cackling madly, you’re a better man than I.

io9 Rob Bricken

Which Marvel Hero May Cameo In Guardians Of The Galaxy?

Dominic Monaghan reports on J.J. Abrams’ guiding vision for the Star Wars cast. Pretty much the whole cast previews season four of Game of Thrones. Plus, what historical figure may appear on Doctor Who next? Spoilers now! Star Wars Dominic Monaghan told Dweebcast that he’s been asking J.J. Abrams for a part in Episode VII,…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta

This Incredible Cave Temple Was Also an Astronomical Timepiece

This temple in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan isn’t just an architectural marvel. It’s also an astronomical time keeper, designed to welcome the sunlight only on certain days of the year. Photo by Poco a poco The city of Petra is known throughout the world as a marvel — its buildings are carved…

io9 Annalee Newitz

Why Does It Matter If Homo sapiens Had Sex With Neanderthals?

Evidence has been piling up for a while that early humans in Europe had children with the Neanderthals who had been living there for probably 500 thousand years before humans arrived. Very few Neanderthal genes are left in humans today, so what difference does it make? A lot, both genetically and philosophically. First of all,…

io9 Annalee Newitz

Kristen Bell Sings “Want To Build A Snowman” Live—With All The Voices

We spent a lot of time celebrating the greatness that is Idina Menzel in Frozen, but Kristen Bell is no slouch either. Just try not to cry watching Bell sing all the parts of her aging character Anna in this live rendition of “Do You Want To Build A Snowman.” And just for funsies, here’s…

io9 Meredith Woerner

Doctor Who‘s Weeping Angels Need A Survival Horror Game Like This

Remember when Doctor Who’s Weeping Angels were new and the phrase “Don’t blink” would send shivers up your spine? This first-person video recaptures the terror of those not-so-stony statues. The appropriately named John Smith VFX made the CG short STONE, imagining an encounter with the Weeping Angels through a maze-like environment. It’s spooky on its…

io9 Lauren Davis

One Man Sings “Rainbow Connection” As Every Single Muppet

Is he a man or is he a Muppet? I would have guessed a man, but then I listened to Brock Baker’s amazing rendition of “Rainbow Connection” as Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Beaker, and the rest of the Muppets, and now I’m no longer sure. Admittedly, his Kermit is a little dodgy, which is unfortunate,…

io9 Rob Bricken

The Failed U.S. Remake Of The IT Crowd Is Fascinating To Watch

Back in 2007, NBC was all set to launch an American version of The IT Crowd, the classic British nerd sitcom, starring Joel McHale — who went on to star in Community. They shot a pilot, which is a more or less exact remake of the British version. See a splitscreen comparsion above. The American…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Lionsgate Picks Up The Crashed-Starship Movie Terrestrial

Lionsgate just snapped up the rights to Terrestrial, a spec script about a massive spaceship in the middle of the Mojave Desert, for a reported six figures. Top image: The Fifth Element. The Wrap is reporting that Tripp Vinson, producer of The Exorcism of Emily Rose brought writer Peter Gaffney’s original script to Lionsgate, and…

io9 Meredith Woerner

Remember When HBO Said Game Of Thrones Could Last 20 Seasons?

There seems to be a disconnect lately between HBO, which wants Game of Thrones to last just seven seasons, and George R.R. Martin, who seems to think the show could last years and years, devoting a couple seasons each to Feast For Crows and Dance With Dragons. But where did Martin get this impression? Maybe…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

An Astronaut And His Robot Companion Are Photobombed By A Watery Planet

Commander Koichi Wakata poses before a Cupola window aboard the International Space Station. The Canadarm2’s Latching End Effector looks on from the other side of the glass. Meanwhile, in the background, Earth hangs almost modestly, all but obscured by the photo’s fore- and middleground subjects. Don’t worry Earth, we see you. [NASA via APOD]

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

Streaming Device Showdown: Who Wins the Battle for Your TV?

So you want to stream stuff to your TV. These days you have plenty of options, but which of them is best? After Roku announced its upcoming $50 HDMI-ready streaming stick and Amazon trotted out its new $100 Fire TV streaming box, we put this chart together to show you how it stacks up to…

Television Leslie Horn

What Happens When Two Black Holes Collide?

We know a few things about what happens when a black hole encounters another object in space. But what would happen if that object was, in fact, also a black hole? Today, we were joined by theoretical physicist Chris Adami, who answered our questions about black holes — including this one about just what we…

io9 Ria Misra

This Delightful Cartoon About A Dancing Ghost Girl Will Make You Grin

When a ghost girl with no legs spots a pair of disembodied tap shoes dancing to “Moses Supposes” from Singin’ in the Rain, she joins in, gleefully providing a body to accompany their fancy footwork. It’s impossible not to smile at the results. 義足のMoses is a joy to watch, with the meeting between the mischievous…

io9 Lauren Davis

In Lauren Beukes’ New Novel, A Monster Dreams Of “Remaking The World”

Lauren Beukes’ The Shining Girls was a bestseller and has been optioned for television — and now, here’s the first details about her next novel, Broken Monsters. It’s about broken cities, and the monster who dreams of “violently remaking the world.” The newly revealed cover is above, via Super Punch. And here’s the synopsis: A…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Crowdfund A Dystopian Short Film Starring Chinese Dissident Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei makes his acting debut in a dystopian short secretly filmed in China. Plus, there’s a new volume of Tank Girl, an Australian audio-comedy inspired by Doctor Who, an improved Morbid Anatomy Museum and more, all looking for a bit of crowdfunding help. Top image: Tank Girl and Booga by Brett Parson. a secret…

io9 Lauren Davis

African Ebola Outbreak Is a Growing Crisis

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in several African countries has claimed the lives of at least 80 people. Frighteningly, it has now spread to a major city. Officials are now enacting measures to bring the outbreak under control, including the introduction of health and travel restrictions. According to medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières,…

io9 George Dvorsky

Gorgeous Art Shows What Life Would Be Like in Cities Beneath the Sea

We often imagine humanity’s future in space, but what about in the unexplored depths of our own planet’s oceans? These incredible concept designs offer visions of what our future water world might actually look like. An undersea city from Out of Time: Designs for the Twentieth-Century Future, 1954 (via Paleo-future) City under the sea, by…

io9 Vincze Miklós

The Enemy Of Anti-Tobacco Campaigns? Population Growth

Astronomers Discover Two More Dwarf Planets In Our Outer Solar System

The Avengers Should Have Been Rated “R” And Here’s The Proof

Which Marvel Hero May Cameo In Guardians Of The Galaxy?

This Incredible Cave Temple Was Also an Astronomical Timepiece

Why Does It Matter If Homo sapiens Had Sex With Neanderthals?

Kristen Bell Sings “Want To Build A Snowman” Live—With All The Voices

Doctor Who‘s Weeping Angels Need A Survival Horror Game Like This

One Man Sings “Rainbow Connection” As Every Single Muppet

The Failed U.S. Remake Of The IT Crowd Is Fascinating To Watch

Lionsgate Picks Up The Crashed-Starship Movie Terrestrial

Remember When HBO Said Game Of Thrones Could Last 20 Seasons?

An Astronaut And His Robot Companion Are Photobombed By A Watery Planet

Streaming Device Showdown: Who Wins the Battle for Your TV?

What Happens When Two Black Holes Collide?

This Delightful Cartoon About A Dancing Ghost Girl Will Make You Grin

In Lauren Beukes’ New Novel, A Monster Dreams Of “Remaking The World”

Crowdfund A Dystopian Short Film Starring Chinese Dissident Ai Weiwei

African Ebola Outbreak Is a Growing Crisis

Gorgeous Art Shows What Life Would Be Like in Cities Beneath the Sea

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

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

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

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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?

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