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Can Eating Poppy Seeds Really Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?

When Elaine on Seinfeld failed a drug test after eating a poppy seed muffin back in the 1996 episode “The Shower Head,” the idea that you could fail a drug test after eating poppy seeds took off. Turns out, this wasn’tyet another Hollywood writer invention—you really can potentially fail a drug test if you eat…

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The GMO Mass Suicides Are a Myth

Of the many horror stories we hear about GMOs, few are as heart-rending as the one about how nearly 300,000 Indian farmers have killed themselves over failed cotton crops. What’s also horrible is that the story is a complete fabrication. Typical of the tales told by anti-GMO activists, the chief villain here is Monsanto— the…

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A Taxonomy Of Creepy Dead Kids In Horror Fiction

M.R. Carey’s new novel The Girl With All The Gifts comes to the United States in June — but it’s already gotten massive acclaim in the U.K., and it’s one of our favorite books this year. In a special essay, Carey explains why there are so many creepy dead children in horror, and what they…

Books & Comics M.R. Carey

The 4K Monitor You’ve Been Waiting For, iTunes Credit, Pocket Jamboxes

In the past, you might have needed two monitors to have enough computing real estate, but the coming wave of 4K displays promises to change that. Gamers might want to take note as well. Samsung’s forthcoming 28″ 4K display is listed at $700, which is already a steal, but you can grab yours on Amazon…

Gadgets Shep McAllister

Scientifically Accurate Spongebob Characters All Eat Each Other

Animation Domination High-Def has been brought us a number of scientifically accurate versions of our favorite childhood shows, but no other has featured so much mutual snacking. Because as it turns out, sea stars like Patrick eat sea sponges like Spongebob. And a real Squidward would happily devour his boss Mr. Krabs if he got…

Tech News Jason Krell

Turkey’s New Eco City Could Be Heated with Leftover Pistachio Shells

As one of the world’s largest producer of pistachios, Turkey has plenty of pistachio shells to go around. So, in the tradition of turning food waste into energy, officials are proposing to burn pistachio shells for heat in Turkey’s first ever eco city—and it’s not a totally nutty idea. The environmentally friendly city is planned…

Tech News Sarah Zhang

Stealing A Battery Charge From A Giant Robot Is Risky Business

When a robot finds himself low on battery life, he decides to “borrow” a little juice from a much larger mech. But the massive mechanical creature is none too pleased about being used as a charging station. Bat.tutty.ry was directed by François Heysen and made over the course of six months at Supinfocom. It’s a…

io9 Lauren Davis

New Wireless Power Set Up Charges 40 Smartphones from Across the Room

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you never had to plug in your phone? Well, a team of Korean scientists say that they’re one step closer to making that fantasy a reality with new wireless power transfer technology that works from over 15 feet away. And it works pretty damn well, too. This new system isn’t…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes

Watch How the Internet Took Over The World in this Timelapse Map

In less than 20 years, the internet went from the provence of the very few to the kingdom of the many. This map shows just how the internet spread, quickly and across borders, all around the globe. The map was made by GlobalPost, using data on internet access from The World Bank. It highlights the…

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7 Dudes In Distress Who Needed Saving By Damsels

Traditionally, it’s damsels who need saving, what with their pretty dresses, bosoms and emotions. Men, on the other hand, are theoretically strong and self-sufficient… which is why it’s so satisfying whenever these tables turned. Here are seven dudes who would be dead without their infinitely more competent damsels. 1) Peeta Mellark, The Hunger Games Has…

io9 Rob Bricken

A $15 USB Adapter That Fixes an Annoying iMac Design Flaw

No product has even been made better when functionality follows form, and Apple’s decision to only include USB ports on the back of its iMacs has been frustrating desktop computer users for years. An ugly USB extension cable makes life with an iMac considerably more enjoyable, and now, thanks to Bluelounge’s new Jimi, it doesn’t…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Hilarious dubbing makes The Wolf of Wall Street even better

Watch this hilarious dubbing of The Wolf of Wall Street. It’s so damn good. The Bad Lip Reading people are still in top form. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook

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This Sleek Table Is Hiding a Playground For Cats

Cats love climbing through cozy spaces. That’s why the CATable, a beautifully functional work surface with built in tunnels for burrowing, is so appealing to them. In the words of designer Ruan Hao, “It is a table for us, and a paradise for cats.” Created by the China-based LYCS architecture firm, the CATable provides pet…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes

An Iceberg Six Times The Size Of Manhattan Is Now Adrift At Sea

For the past five months, NASA scientists have been tracking a rather large iceberg that separated from the front of Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier. Measuring some 20 miles (33 km) long and 12 miles (20 km) wide, the so-called “ice island” has now drifted out to sea. Called B31, the massive object came loose in…

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What Can A Rat’s “Behavioral Despair” Tell You?

If someone tells you that they researched your antidepressant by performing a “TST” you might be impressed, but you shouldn’t be. You should just know that the researchers who tested it were skilled at dodging rat teeth. A “tail suspension test” is exactly what its title implies. Researchers lift a rat by the tail for…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell

A Microwave That Promises To Fry Your Food Without a Drop of Oil

T-fal kicked off the whole “frying foods with minimal oil” trend with its Actifry machine, but who really has room for yet another appliance on their kitchen counter—even if it promises healthier fries and wings? That’s why Samsung has introduced what it calls the Slim Fry feature on its microwaves, adding even more functionality to…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

Cosmos Explains Why Big Business Is Often the Foe of Science

This week’s episode of Cosmos tackles the Rock of Ages, the age of rocks and getting the lead out of our commitment to the environment. The episode takes the form of a fable, a cautionary tale about the dangers of letting any institution, but most especially science, fall into the clutches of the Argument From…

io9 Jason Shankel

Feast on this combat jet eye candy

The US Navy’s VFA-27 squadron—aka the Royal Maces—made this teaser out of a incoming 27-minute short they are releasing on May 3. If you like combat jet porn, mute your device*, play, and enjoy the ride. * Unless you like awful techno music. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook

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This Week’s TV: A Noir Comic By Alejandro Jodorowsky Comes To Life!

Agents of Shield introduces us to the love of Agent Coulson’s life: Amy Acker’s cellist. We get a chance to get caught up on From Dusk Till Dawn, Lana gets ready to give birth on Archer, and Metal Hurlant Chronicles brings and Alejandro Jodorowsky comic to the small screen. See all the details below! Tonight…

Television Lauren Davis

Qatar Is Canceling Four Of Its 12 Planned World Cup Stadiums

After a year of ballooning costs, delays, and controversy over its labor practices, Qatar is cutting back. According to a report from Bloomberg Businessweek, organizers have decided to drastically scale back plans to construct a dozen new stadiums for the 2022 World Cup. Though no official reason was given for cutting four stadiums from the…

Tech News Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan

Can Eating Poppy Seeds Really Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?

The GMO Mass Suicides Are a Myth

A Taxonomy Of Creepy Dead Kids In Horror Fiction

The 4K Monitor You’ve Been Waiting For, iTunes Credit, Pocket Jamboxes

Scientifically Accurate Spongebob Characters All Eat Each Other

Turkey’s New Eco City Could Be Heated with Leftover Pistachio Shells

Stealing A Battery Charge From A Giant Robot Is Risky Business

New Wireless Power Set Up Charges 40 Smartphones from Across the Room

Watch How the Internet Took Over The World in this Timelapse Map

7 Dudes In Distress Who Needed Saving By Damsels

A $15 USB Adapter That Fixes an Annoying iMac Design Flaw

Hilarious dubbing makes The Wolf of Wall Street even better

This Sleek Table Is Hiding a Playground For Cats

An Iceberg Six Times The Size Of Manhattan Is Now Adrift At Sea

What Can A Rat’s “Behavioral Despair” Tell You?

A Microwave That Promises To Fry Your Food Without a Drop of Oil

Cosmos Explains Why Big Business Is Often the Foe of Science

Feast on this combat jet eye candy

This Week’s TV: A Noir Comic By Alejandro Jodorowsky Comes To Life!

Qatar Is Canceling Four Of Its 12 Planned World Cup Stadiums

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Can Eating Poppy Seeds Really Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?

The GMO Mass Suicides Are a Myth

A Taxonomy Of Creepy Dead Kids In Horror Fiction

The 4K Monitor You’ve Been Waiting For, iTunes Credit, Pocket Jamboxes

Scientifically Accurate Spongebob Characters All Eat Each Other

Turkey’s New Eco City Could Be Heated with Leftover Pistachio Shells

Stealing A Battery Charge From A Giant Robot Is Risky Business

New Wireless Power Set Up Charges 40 Smartphones from Across the Room

Watch How the Internet Took Over The World in this Timelapse Map

​7 Dudes In Distress Who Needed Saving By Damsels

A $15 USB Adapter That Fixes an Annoying iMac Design Flaw

Hilarious dubbing makes The Wolf of Wall Street even better

This Sleek Table Is Hiding a Playground For Cats

An Iceberg Six Times The Size Of Manhattan Is Now Adrift At Sea

What Can A Rat’s “Behavioral Despair” Tell You?

A Microwave That Promises To Fry Your Food Without a Drop of Oil

Cosmos Explains Why Big Business Is Often the Foe of Science

Feast on this combat jet eye candy

This Week’s TV: A Noir Comic By Alejandro Jodorowsky Comes To Life!

Qatar Is Canceling Four Of Its 12 Planned World Cup Stadiums

Nothing Might Get Into Smart Glasses at the Worst Possible Time

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Countdown to the Moon 🔴

Samsung Slashes $350 Off 49″ Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor to Clear Out Stock on Amazon

How the Artemis 2 Moon Mission Could Go Dangerously Wrong

Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Holds Its Lowest Price Even After Amazon’s Spring Sale Ends, Likely a Clearance Move

Lego Is Bringing Bionicle Back, But Not in the Way You’d Want

Richard Branson Is Still Trying to Make Space Tourism Happen, Selling Tickets at $750,000

Beats Powerbeats Fit Drops Below Black Friday Pricing Across All Colorways as Amazon Continues to Cut Prices on the Earbuds

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