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One of the coolest GIFs we’ve ever seen: a rotating, 3D nebula

Things that GIFs are good for, in no particular order: 1. Cats. This one, specifically. 2. IWDRM 3. Absolutely jaw-dropping 3D renderings of astronomical bodies. Like this one, created by astrophotographer J-P Metsävainio, of a star cluster named IC 1396. Writes Metsävainio: Since astronomical objects are too far away, no real parallax can be imaged.…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

SpaceX has completed its first commercial cargo delivery to the ISS

Early this morning, SpaceX’s supply-hauling Dragon capsule was successfully captured by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, in the first-ever commercial cargo delivery to the manned space outpost. With 11 resupply missions remaining in the SpaceX/NASA contract, it seems the private company’s billion-dollar delivery deal with The Agency is off to a good start. “Looks…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

The real reason why the Pioneer spacecrafts appear to be slowing down

Back in July we reported on a new theory explaining why both Pioneers 10 and 11 were decelerating at a rate that seemed to defy Newtonian physics. The answer, it seemed, had to do with heat from the electrical subsystems and the decay of plutonium which was pushing back on the craft. But now, a…

io9 George Dvorsky

New Zealand is now minting Lord of the Rings money

It’s nothing as radical as Gandalf Dollars or Bilbo Bucks or Gollum Wheat Pennies, but yes, money emblazoned with actors Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman’s mugs will soon be legal tender in New Zealand. On November 1, the New Zealand Post will release a series of commemorative coins and stamps bearing the faces of sundry…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

Spoilers galore for the Walking Dead premiere, plus an infamous Game of Thrones scene begins filming!

Could The Avengers and The X-Men face off on-screen? One producer says it’s possible. Game of Thrones stars filming one of the most notorious scenes in George R.R. Martin’s books. Check out brand new Skyfall and Wreck-It Ralph videos. Plus interviews with the stars of The CW’s Vampire Diaries and Arrow! Spoilers from here on…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

Advanced Trolling 101: Think Big

You hate “green” energy. You love mayhem. You’re an eccentric billionaire just looking for a good way to kill a Sunday afternoon. If any of these applies to you, here’s a blueprint for the most advanced trolling the world has ever known. Let this be a lesson to all of us: no matter what, we…

Books & Comics Brian Barrett

The New Slingbox 350 and Slingbox 500 Stream Video at 1080p and Look Weird As Hell

We spotted them a week ago but the new Slingbox 350 and Slingbox 500 are finally official and they’re just as weirdly designed as we expected. Both Slingboxes can stream video to your phone, tablet or computer at 1080p, with the 500 adding built-in Wi-Fi and HDMI and both Slingboxes will spice up your living…

Television Casey Chan

These Badly Recreated Animated Film Frames Crack Me Up

Here’s something that will bring a smile to your face. This site takes a still frame from a big-time, multi-million dollar animated movie and tries to replicate it in Maya, the 3D animation software, in under 30 minutes. The results are hilarious. Some of them are closer than other but they all struggle with the…

Movies Casey Chan

In this week’s comics, Uncanny Avengers begins and Saga hits bookshelves

Which debuts hit comic stores tomorrow? First off, the Rick Remender-penned series Uncanny Avengers kicks off, with its first issue combining mutants and Avengers under the aegis of Captain America. The synopsis: Captain America begins his quest to create a sanctioned Avengers unit comprised of Avengers and X-Men, humans and mutants working together — so…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar

This is how we like Alphas: Nasty, violent and ruthless as Hell

Last night’s episode of Alphas was ostensibly all about memory, but the most memorable part of it was when Lee Rosen and his protegee Kat both showed some major ruthlessness. And the knife got twisted, a lot. This is what we like about Syfy’s answer to the X-Men. Spoilers ahead… So in “If Memory Serves,”…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

“Humble Bundle” of Pay-What-You-Like E-Books Already Made $224,000 In First 6 Hours

Looks like it’s only been something like six hours since the Humble Bundle of “name your own price” e-books was rolled out, and already some $224,000 has been spent, some of which will go to the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. The authors in the bundle include Neil…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders

Scrapped concept art from Jurassic Park 4 shows off insane dinosaur commandos

Jurassic Park 4 is back in development, leading once again to murmurs that the script focuses on “weaponized dinosaurs.” http://io9.com/5947155/one-last-sneak-peek-at-amy-and-rorys-big-doctor-who-farewell-plus-game-of-thrones-photos https://gizmodo.com/how-soon-will-we-see-jeremy-renner-play-hawkeye-again-5929393 Indeed, rumors of a scuttled “genetically altered dinosaur soldier” draft of the fourth Park flick have been circulating for years — and a wonderfully zany batch of JP4 concept art has recently come to…

Movies Cyriaque Lamar

The most awesome Star Trek hoodie we have ever seen

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Star Trek hoodie that came complete with Spock ears, and that’s why this delightful creation from Her Universe wins the internet today. Plus, the gold piping on the sleeves is great. Sure it’s a little pricey at $60, but think of all the places you’ll be able to…

io9 Annalee Newitz

Lightspeed Presents… “Flowing Unimpeded to the Enlightenment” by Robert Reed

io9 is proud to present fiction from Lightspeed Magazine. Once a month, we’ll be featuring a story from Lightspeed’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Flowing Unimpeded to the Enlightenment” by Robert Reed. Enjoy! Top image: R.J. Palmer Flowing Unimpeded to the Enlightenment Robert Reed The Rude Man Kartar is forty and Irish-Indian, blessed with…

io9 Johnjosephadams

Could artificial trees solve the global warming crisis?

We’ve known about the effects of climate change for decades now, but the past few years (and even months) have been particularly revealing. This past year, for instance, we’ve seen arctic sea ice levels reach an historic low, while the United States has experienced its worst wildfire season on record (not to mention all the…

io9 George Dvorsky

Show Us Your Best Imaginary Selves in io9’s Annual Halloween Costume Show!

Every year, io9 does a Halloween costume show in October, featuring some of your best costumes every week until Halloween. Above is one of our favorites from last year — it’s Kaylee’s shindig dress, created and worn by Lilacwire. (See all last year’s gorgeous costume awesomeness here.) Previously, we did our costume shows on Flickr,…

io9 Annalee Newitz

Check out the trailer for Backyard Blockbusters, a love letter to the greatest fan films

Big dreams, tiny budgets. Backyard Blockbusters explores the art of the fan film. This documentary includes interviews with some of the best fan film-makers, including the creators of Troops, Pink Five and Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation. Learn about the struggles and unexpected benefits of getting your fan film pulled by a studio,…

Trailers Meredith Woerner

How cheesy will Michael Bay’s post-apocalyptic show The Last Ship be?

TNT is going into production on The Last Ship, a TV show based on William Brinkley’s 1989 novel about a U.S. Navy vessel that survives a global catastrophe. (In the book, it’s a nuclear war. But in the TV show, it’s something more complicated. Scroll all the way to the bottom to find out what.)…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

The obscure 1980s horror film that Joss Whedon wants you to watch

Joss Whedon has a taste for inventive horror, as anyone who has seen Cabin in the Woods will attest. Recently he told Entertainment Weekly what horror characters inspired him most, and he won our hearts by including heroes from the 1980s Blob remake and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. But his biggest…

Movies Annalee Newitz

This is probably the greatest Wonder Woman panel in comic history

Wonder Woman’s battled many deadly foes, but maybe none so egregious as the Nazis who were fooled by her sugar-cured manikin. (Incidentally, the “sack” the narration is referring to is an actual bag, not a euphemism.) https://gizmodo.com/9-wonder-woman-villains-that-explain-why-nobody-talks-5936558 [Via The Mary Sue]

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar

One of the coolest GIFs we’ve ever seen: a rotating, 3D nebula

SpaceX has completed its first commercial cargo delivery to the ISS

The real reason why the Pioneer spacecrafts appear to be slowing down

New Zealand is now minting Lord of the Rings money

Spoilers galore for the Walking Dead premiere, plus an infamous Game of Thrones scene begins filming!

Advanced Trolling 101: Think Big

The New Slingbox 350 and Slingbox 500 Stream Video at 1080p and Look Weird As Hell

These Badly Recreated Animated Film Frames Crack Me Up

In this week’s comics, Uncanny Avengers begins and Saga hits bookshelves

This is how we like Alphas: Nasty, violent and ruthless as Hell

“Humble Bundle” of Pay-What-You-Like E-Books Already Made $224,000 In First 6 Hours

Scrapped concept art from Jurassic Park 4 shows off insane dinosaur commandos

The most awesome Star Trek hoodie we have ever seen

Lightspeed Presents… “Flowing Unimpeded to the Enlightenment” by Robert Reed

Could artificial trees solve the global warming crisis?

Show Us Your Best Imaginary Selves in io9’s Annual Halloween Costume Show!

Check out the trailer for Backyard Blockbusters, a love letter to the greatest fan films

How cheesy will Michael Bay’s post-apocalyptic show The Last Ship be?

The obscure 1980s horror film that Joss Whedon wants you to watch

This is probably the greatest Wonder Woman panel in comic history

Trump Posts Concept Art of His Presidential Library, and It’s AI Slop

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