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This astounding video just took projection-mapping to the next level

This is what you get when you combine robotics, the projection-mapping of 3D computer graphics, and an actor all working together in perfect synchronization. It’s a five-minute short film called “The Box” — and it’s nothing short of revolutionary. The short film was produced by San Francisco-based design and engineering firm Bot & Dolly. It’s…

io9 George Dvorsky

What are the really big questions for Matt Smith’s Doctor Who finale?

Steven Moffat reveals what we should be asking, even if he’s not ready to answer. Screenwriter David Goyer explains why Superman can be a killer, and what that means for his future film appearances. Runaways writer Drew Pearce thinks there’s still a chance the movie could happen. Plus tons more on Person of Interest, Revolution,…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins

Roku’s Revamped Its Cheapest Streaming Boxes

Roku has given its product line a big overhaul, simplifying its branding and amping up the features of its cheaper models. Instead of selling the LT, HD, 2XD and 3, the company has now adopted a much simpler device lineup: OK, Good, Best. Not really. It goes 1, 2, 3. That’s nice and easy, right?…

Television Jamie Condliffe

New TV show tells the story of young Jim Gordon, before he met Batman

At long last, the Batman universe is getting another live-action TV show — one without Batman in it. Gotham, from Rome/The Mentalist creator Bruno Heller, tells the origin story of Batman’s friend Jim Gordon, along with Gotham City’s worst villains. According to Deadline, this show will not feature Batman, in much the same way that…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Autumn was in the air as we walked past the atmosphere factories

When we first met, he took me on a walk to the far edge of the city. We listened to its atmosphere generators hum, and watched the sunset stain the carbon filters with pink light. Decades later, the sound of a geoengineering facility always reminds me of what I loved about him. Simon Stålenhag is…

io9 Annalee Newitz

What Movies Think Aliens Look Like

Here’s a fun little music video about aliens cut from movies and TV shows by our friends Eclectic Method. Aside from the song hypnotically inducing you to nod your head, the video also reveals what Hollywood thinks aliens will look like: green, large brained and funny looking. How many of these movies have you seen?…

Movies Casey Chan

The Most Frequently Banned Book of 2012: Captain Underpants?

Yep. Self-appointed guardians of morality aren’t trying to protect our kids from To Kill a Mockingbird nearly as often as the Captain Underpants books, which to be fair have “underpants” in their title. That’s the shocking revelation from this year’s Banned Books Week. The American Library Association released its list of the most challenged books…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Comment of the Day: Sad Clown Edition

Today’s comment of the day forged its way over hill, dale, and the Atlantic Ocean, all to bring us this report on the sorry state of Britain’s carnivals. Commenter finickity reveals all in response to today’s post on state fair foods: https://gizmodo.com/the-art-and-science-of-state-fair-foods-1377961606 I have to say as a Brit it’s rare to find interesting food…

io9 Ria Misra

Serbian academics uncover the scholarly work of Ron Jeremy

A group of Serbian academics wanted to make a point about the poor state of scholarship. So they tricked a Romanian magazine into publishing a hoax paper that made reference to the fine scientific contributions of porn star Ron Jeremy, among other Ivory Tower notables like Michael Jackson. Of course, Retraction Watch has the story:…

io9 Annalee Newitz

These Are The Most Extreme Buildings Ever

Sometimes a group of architects just goes completely crazy. Or somebody with a lot of money to burn decides to pay some architects to realize a completely insane dream. Either way, what you get are these examples of the most extreme buildings ever created. Piano and Violin Building, Huainan City, China, built in 2007 to…

io9 Vincze Miklós

Horse_ebooks proves that humans yearn to be friends with bots

Normally, we worry that Twitter accounts and dating profiles are run by bots — sophisticated algorithms that pretend to be humans. But now, thanks to the Horse_ebooks Twitter account, we have to be on the lookout for humans luring us in by pretending to be machines. So the cat’s out of the bag. As reported…

io9 George Dvorsky

The io9 Book Club is in session! Let’s talk about Lexicon.

Welcome to the monthly meeting of the io9 Book Club. In September, we read Max Barry’s Lexicon. Jump into comments to get started talking about it! For those unfamiliar with the io9 book club, here’s how it works: You read the book. We create a special book club post on io9 when the meeting is…

io9 Annalee Newitz

Could the Nazis have starved Britain into submission?

At the dawn of the Second World War, the island nation of Britain faced the grim possibility that it might be starved into defeat owing to a German naval blockade. To assess this threat, a group of Cambridge dieticians took part in a secret experiment to see just how malnourished they could become. Top Image:…

io9 George Dvorsky

The chocolate bar that revealed the microwave

Percy Spencer, just after the end of World War II, was working on a power tube for the Raytheon Corporation. Nothing might have come of it, if it weren’t for one heroic chocolate bar that gave its life for modern society. Image by gosphotodesign via Shutterstock The magnetron was designed to power radar sets. Obviously…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell

What’s the absolute best movie remake of all time?

Remakes are like leftovers — sort of warmed over and not as juicy as the original. But every now and then, someone manages to remake a classic movie, and actually bring something new and wonderful to the table. What’s the best remake of a science fiction or fantasy movie? Please include a picture or clip…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

The original Dungeons & Dragons makes its triumphant return

Speaking of The Greatest Out-of-Print Tabletop RPGs That We Still Love! Wizards of the Coast is re-releasing the legendary “White Box” in a deluxe edition — the very first Dungeons & Dragons set ever, back in 1974 — including the three original rulebooks, along with four classic supplements all in special packaging. https://gizmodo.com/the-greatest-out-of-print-tabletop-rpgs-that-we-still-l-1350714506 Here’s everything…

io9 Rob Bricken

Magnets: HOW DO THEY WORK? Well… like this.

It’s a match made in YouTube Science Heaven: In the latest episode of Minute Physics, Henry Reich teams up with the folks at Veritasium to address one of the Internet’s favorite scientific conundrums: MAGNETS. See part two of the Minute Physics/Veritasium collaboration here: [MinutePhysics/Veritasium]

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

The perfect demonstration of an incredible feature of chicken anatomy

Chickens are like nature’s steady-cams*. They posses a remarkable ability to keep their heads stable even as their bodies move around. And it all has to do with their eyes. The anatomic feature is demonstrated to great effect in this newly released Mercedes commercial**, which is presumably for some stability feature? We’re not really sure.…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

A Delightful Supercut of Movie Characters Abusing Broken Tech

Scoff as we may, we’ve all been there before. One of your gadgets starts acting up and, even though you know it’s wrong, banging on it with your fists just feels so right. Why, even TV and movie people do it—a lot, actually. Vimeo user Duncan Robson was kind enough to round up the best…

Movies Ashley Feinberg

Minimalist book cover art brings a new spark to these book classics

Even if you’re tired of the “minimalist art” fad, these book covers are worth celebrating. For one thing, writer and graphic designer Nicolas Beaujouan has picked many of the greatest classics of science fiction and fantasy to illustrate anew. For another, there are some very clever choices here. Beaujouan chose 23 classic books for his…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

This astounding video just took projection-mapping to the next level

What are the really big questions for Matt Smith’s Doctor Who finale?

Roku’s Revamped Its Cheapest Streaming Boxes

New TV show tells the story of young Jim Gordon, before he met Batman

Autumn was in the air as we walked past the atmosphere factories

What Movies Think Aliens Look Like

The Most Frequently Banned Book of 2012: Captain Underpants?

Comment of the Day: Sad Clown Edition

Serbian academics uncover the scholarly work of Ron Jeremy

These Are The Most Extreme Buildings Ever

Horse_ebooks proves that humans yearn to be friends with bots

The io9 Book Club is in session! Let’s talk about Lexicon.

Could the Nazis have starved Britain into submission?

The chocolate bar that revealed the microwave

What’s the absolute best movie remake of all time?

The original Dungeons & Dragons makes its triumphant return

Magnets: HOW DO THEY WORK? Well… like this.

The perfect demonstration of an incredible feature of chicken anatomy

A Delightful Supercut of Movie Characters Abusing Broken Tech

Minimalist book cover art brings a new spark to these book classics

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