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Patton Oswalt is a perfect Penguin in the newest Badman installment

Do you still have room in your heart for one more video making fun of Christian Bale’s Batman voice? If so, watch this. Even if you don’t, you might want to give it a try because it feature the greatest Penguin that never was: Patton Oswalt. Yes, the comedian and nerd extraordinaire grabbed an umbrella…

io9 Rob Bricken

The Science of Sperm Collecting

How far would you go for science? No matter what your answer, there is an elite cadre of scientists who have dedicated their lives to going a lot further. Meet the sperm collectors. They’re doing it to make the world a better place. Why, Why, Why? At best, this procedure is going to result in…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell

We really hope this isn’t the only post credit scene for Iron Man 3

The best thing about the Marvel movies is hands down the massive attempt the studios make to weave each comic book character together. Either with Easter Eggs, cameos and the beloved post credits scene. Thus just about every extra moments hasn’t failed to impress, until now. An alleged recount of Tony Stark’s final moments from…

Movies Meredith Woerner

13 Smart Podcasts That Will Feed Your Hunger for Knowledge and Ideas

Want to get smarter during your commute? There are a lot of fantastic podcasts that will teach you new things in a thoroughly entertaining way. Here are 13 podcasts that will expand your brain with cutting-edge science and cutlural analysis. 1. Radiolab Radiolab is a beautifully produced podcast that weaves together science and personal narratives…

io9 Amanda Yesilbas

Comcast Is Going to Start Encrypting Basic Cable Data

There are about to be some very unhappy Comcast customers scattered around the country—because the cable provider has just begun to notify customers in several of its markets that it’s about to start encrypting basic cable data. In other words: time for a new box, suckers. In an email to GigaOM, Comcast confirmed the change:…

Television Ashley Feinberg

What kinds of topics do you want to read about on io9?

Since its inception in 2008, io9 has covered a pretty eclectic set of topics: science, science fiction, and futurism. What else would you like to see us covering? When the io9 staffers get together for our weekly editorial meetings, we sometimes have long debates about whether to cover a particular movie or TV series because…

io9 Annalee Newitz

Sorry, but you can’t buy the right to name a planet

The International Astronomical Union has officially responded to Uwingu’s planet-naming campaign, saying it’s misleading and that it has absolutely no bearing on the official naming process. Space-enthusiasts are understandably annoyed by the the painfully boring and seemingly non-sensical alpha-numeric designations given to exoplanets. This prompted Uwingu, a science-funding organization, to start a naming campaign for…

io9 George Dvorsky

Tobias Buckell is here today answering your questions, from 2-3 PST

This month, the io9 Book Club read Tobias Buckell’s incredible new novel The Apocalypse Ocean. Buckell will be here today, from 2-3 PM PST, to answer any questions you have about that novel, about crowdfunding his writing, or even about his bestselling Halo novel (and his videogame obsession). https://gizmodo.com/the-io9-book-club-is-in-session-lets-talk-about-tobia-471806845 He’ll be here from 2-3 PM…

Books & Comics Annalee Newitz

Was this the rapiest episode of Game of Thrones?

Game of Thrones was at its absolute most brutal last night, with crucifixion, mutilation, horse slaughter, and a couple of very rapey moments back to back. And then, in the middle of the blood orgy, the show delved into the gruesomeness of fiscal policy. What’s that about? Spoilers ahead… Game of Thrones has always had…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

This Week’s TV: Is Defiance the new Firefly or the new Revolution?

Syfy’s latest show has some cowboy elements, on an Earth that’s been transformed by an extreme event. But is it more like Firefly, or Revolution? Also this week: Eli Roth brings non-campy horror back to television. And Gravity Falls is back! Clips and details for this week’s TV, right here… Top image: Hemlock Grove. Today:…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Exclusive preview of DC’s He-Man #1 comic

The first issue of DC’s now-monthly He-Man and the Masters of the Universe comic is due out on April 17th, but we have an exclusive 5-page preview! Written by Keith Giffen, the new comic picks up where the miniseries left off — Prince Adam and the Masters are back in power, while Skeletor and his…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken

90-Year-Old Woman Tries Out Oculus Rift VR Headset, Is Adorable

The more we hear about Oculus Rift, the more excited we get about it. The virtual reality headset probably won’t hit shelves til 2014, but developer’s kits started shipping earlier this month. Here, YouTube user Paul Rivot lets his 90-year-old grandma take the setup out for a spin. First stop: Tuscany. We can’t even handle…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

After Earth trailer shows the monstrous new wildlife on future Earth

Get a good luck at the gigantic creatures Will Smith’s son will have to fight in M. Night Shyamalan’s post-apocalyptic adventure After Earth. Set on Earth… after… something. Jaden Smith and Will play distant, disapproving father and futuristic, wild child son. Together they get stranded in the most dangerous planet in the universe , i.e.…

Trailers Meredith Woerner

A major step towards transplantable lab-grown organs

For the first time in medical history, biologists have transplanted a functional lab-grown kidney into a live animal. Ever since scientists started dabbling with stem cells — those super-adaptable “pluripotent” cells that can transform into virtually any other kind of cell — there’s been hope that we’ll eventually figure out how to grow fully functional…

io9 George Dvorsky

Check out Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds as undead cops in RIPD

Ryan Reynolds is trying his hand at another comic book movie, this time Dark Horse’s R.I.P.D. about a cop (Reynolds) who gets murdered, and then joins the police’s Rest in Peace Department to catch his own killer. Entertainment Weekly has the pic, while Cinema Blend has the oddly muted movie poster. I haven’t read Peter…

Movies Rob Bricken

Behold, the brain from space!

Well, technically it’s a brain photographed from space. Astronaut Chris Hadfield, current Commander of the International Space Station, snapped the photograph while orbiting over South America. http://io9.com/5989277/words-to-live-by-chris-hadfields-advice-to-aspiring-astronauts “I have no idea what this Brazilian outcrop looks like on the ground,” Hadfield tweeted, along with the picture (the latest in a long string of beautiful photographs…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

Tremble at the sight of Mantis, a 2-ton walking machine

For those of you wondering what it might be like to walk around like Doctor Octopus, this British-built hexapod could be exactly what you’re looking for. Called the Mantis Walking Machine, it was designed by Matt Denton and his team at Micromagic Systems. It took over four years to develop, but it’s the largest all-terrain…

io9 George Dvorsky

The Latest on Captain America 2, Guardians of Galaxy, and Avengers 2!

Screenwriter David S. Goyer explains what exactly Man of Steel and Batman Begins have in common. Doctor Who star Jenna-Louise Coleman shares why the Doctor’s best friend doesn’t like Clara. Michael Bay offers a three-word summary of Transformers 4. Plus Eli Roth exposes his Netflix horror show Hemlock Grove! Spoilers ahead! Top image from Guardians…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

Katniss is back! And the Capitol is plotting her death in the Catching Fire trailer

The trailer for the second Hunger Games movie has arrived, and it takes us far outside the arena. While President Snow and Plutarch Heavensbee plot Katniss’ fall, Katniss starts to grow into her role as a symbol of hope for the people of Panem. There’s some truly fantastic stuff in this trailer: Philip Seymour Hoffman…

Trailers Lauren Davis

A piano makes a handy projectile in this Iron Man 3 clip

We get a brief, but intense clip of Tony Stark suiting up in this clip from Iron Man 3, which aired during the MTV Movie Awards. When his usual weapons won’t fire, Tony isn’t afraid to improvise.

Movies Lauren Davis

Patton Oswalt is a perfect Penguin in the newest Badman installment

The Science of Sperm Collecting

We really hope this isn’t the only post credit scene for Iron Man 3

13 Smart Podcasts That Will Feed Your Hunger for Knowledge and Ideas

Comcast Is Going to Start Encrypting Basic Cable Data

What kinds of topics do you want to read about on io9?

Sorry, but you can’t buy the right to name a planet

Tobias Buckell is here today answering your questions, from 2-3 PST

Was this the rapiest episode of Game of Thrones?

This Week’s TV: Is Defiance the new Firefly or the new Revolution?

Exclusive preview of DC’s He-Man #1 comic

90-Year-Old Woman Tries Out Oculus Rift VR Headset, Is Adorable

After Earth trailer shows the monstrous new wildlife on future Earth

A major step towards transplantable lab-grown organs

Check out Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds as undead cops in RIPD

Behold, the brain from space!

Tremble at the sight of Mantis, a 2-ton walking machine

The Latest on Captain America 2, Guardians of Galaxy, and Avengers 2!

Katniss is back! And the Capitol is plotting her death in the Catching Fire trailer

A piano makes a handy projectile in this Iron Man 3 clip

Roku’s 2025 Streaming Stick HD Is 40% Off to Compete With Amazon Fire TV Stick During Spring Sale

Epstein Victims Sue Google, Claim AI Mode Exposed Personal Information

‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture

Anthropic and OpenAI Just Gave Us a Glimpse Into the Future of Model Pricing

Amazon Slashes 63% Off Acer Aspire Desktop for a Limited-Time Spring Sale, With Keyboard and Mouse Included

Smart Glasses Now Have One of the Vision Pro’s Best Features

Marvel Just Put ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 in a Very Weird Place in the MCU Timeline

Trump Drops $1B to Kill 2 Wind Farms, Then Watches a Bigger One Go Online

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

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

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