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Is Cyborg joining Batman Vs. Superman? Is Capaldi leaving Doctor Who?

It’s all crazy rumors all the time. Batman Vs. Superman may be adding another Justice League member, while Peter Capaldi’s Doctor may have an expiration date already. Josh McDermitt talks what’s next for Eugene, Abraham, and Rosita. Plus, the first look at Agents of SHIELD’s newest agent. Spoilers now! Batman Vs. Superman According to the…

22 Amazing Observatories Where Our Radio Eyes Watch the Universe

Humans can only see visible light—the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. That’s why so hard to study celestial objects hidden behind cosmic dust. But radio astronomy reveals those parts of the Universe that can’t be seen in visible light—and the secrets of dust-shrouded galaxies like our lovely Milky…

Despite having no formal role in the review of mergers and acquisitions, Comcast’s deal with Time Warner Cablewill go in front of the Senate on March 26th. Folks are clearly taking this seriously.

The Most-Visited Countries in the World, Visualized

If you’ve ever wondered which country was the most popular tourist destination, wonder no longer—this map shows which countries get the most visitors every year. It might surprise you to find out that France is the most popular destination, welcoming in 81,400,000 visitors every years. That’s nearly 20 million more visitors annually than the U.S.…

Visa Is Experimenting With Biometric Payment Systems

Apple’s iPhone 5S has a fingerprint scanner, and now Samsung’s revealed a print-reading Galaxy S5. Each allows for payments to be verified using a swipe of your digits. Is this the possible future of all transactions? Perhaps, and Visa is now exploring the area too to ensure it will be ready for the possible sea-change.…

Is This the Geekiest Mural Ever?

The Google Maps pin is iconic: bold and simple, yet incredibly memorable. And emblazoned on the side of a Danish building in twinkling metallic form, it might just be the geekiest mural ever. Called Pin (55° 51′ 42″ N ; 9° 50′ 47″ E)—see what they did there?—this is part of the Public Art exhibition…

Inside the Special Effects That Made Gravity Look So Great

Gravity was a stunning piece of cinema, brought to life by some beautiful special effects. In this video show’n’tell, VFX company Framestore reveals how it achieved some of the most breathtaking scenes. https://gizmodo.com/gravity-review-all-blockbusters-should-be-this-intimat-1441097308 There are layers of complexity here that simply melt away when you’re actually watching the film. Indeed, as a viewer, it’s difficult…

Over at MWC in Barcelona, Blackberryannounced a new full touschscreen phone, called the Z3, that will launch in Indonesia for $200. CEO John Chen said would arrive in other countries “sometime before [he] die[s].” Inspirational! There’s also a device with a physical keyboard, called the classic, slated for release this year.

Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Disappears, Not Getting Help From Authorities

After concerns arose yesterday, it now appears that the bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has gone offline entirely—taking the bitcoin in its possession with it. http://valleywag.gawker.com/if-you-have-bitcoin-in-mt-gox-you-are-probably-fucked-1529946212 After halting customer withdrawals on February 7th, a number out outages yesterday, and the deletion of its entire Twitter feed, it now looks like Mt. Gox has gone properly dark.…

The Science of Sriracha

Lollipops, popcorn, hell, even lip balm—there is very little that isn’t made better with a shake of Sriracha. In this video, though, the American Chemical Society explains the science behind why the sauce is just so damn good. https://gizmodo.com/sriracha-lollipops-are-a-wonderful-invention-5904741 From the capsaicinoids that provides its fiery kick to the compounds that maintain its vibrant red…

Ever since Microsoft bought Nokia, there’s been speculation about what role Stephen Elop would assume in Seattle. And now we know: he’ll replace Julie Larson-Green as Head of Devices & Studio. Gadgets and games, then.

The shocking contrast between the two Koreas as seen from space

No propaganda can hide the stark contrast between South Korea and North Korea as seen from orbit. A buzzing megalopolis and a bright constellation of cities versus a sea of nothingness and a capital that looks miserable despite the fact that it houses 3.26 million people. According to NASA, “the light emission from Pyongyang is…

The plot to destroy education in Louisiana, on True Detective

Just when you think you know where True Detective is going, it punches your face and takes you down a new road. Last week we explored the horrors of fatalistic philosophy, but this week we got surprisingly political. Turns out that the root of all evil may be Christian voucher schools. Spoilers ahead! One of…

What military food ration packs look like around the world

Different cultures, different food. Different folks, different strokes. Different armies, same soul evaporating packaged foods for army rations. Okay, that’s not exactly fair. Some countries obviously have it better than others (I’m looking at you France) but at the end of the day, most armies around the world are eating out of pouches and cans…

The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: StormJumper

As a truly monumental storm rumbles across the alien plateaus, one resident must take drastic measures to save himself, quite literally, from the oncoming destruction. Malcolm Sutherland directed and animated this action-packed, introspective animation.

Nikon D4S: An Epic Pro DSLR in a Familiar, Jumbo Package

At the professional level, the ultra-powerful DSLR is still mighty important, and with that in mind, Nikon is upgrading its beastly D4, with the D4s, a faster flagship shooter that’s better than low-light than its older namesake. There’s a lot to love about this camera. Here are the highlights. https://gizmodo.com/the-inside-story-of-how-olympic-photographers-capture-s-1521746623 Like its predecessor the Nikon…

I wish stars really left these mesmerizing star trails in the night sky

It’s not fair. Time lapses and fancy cameras get these fantastic images of star trails that paint a starry night onto the sky and yet when we look up, we see nothing. Even when the stars are glistening, we don’t get to see the mesmerizing hook of its trail spinning around us. Wouldn’t it be…

This is how Batman would look in real life

A team of weaponry gurus and researchers (including a LOTR and Hobbit armor specialist) has designed what can only be described as Batman’s perfect Batsuit. Behold the majesty. For four years, a team of folks have been trying to create the ultimate armor. A suit that can protect, but is also flexible. Australian News site…

Holy crap, seeing World War II air combat footage in color is just nuts

Wow. This incredible video of aerial combat in World War II has it all. And all of it is terrifying. From dog fights and kamikaze attacks to flak fire and carpet bombing to explosions and aerial combat, it captures the frantic frenzy of aerial warfare during WWII. It’s better than any movie because it actually…

A Virginia Tech biologist has proposed a revolutionary new way of classifying all living organisms. The new system would automatically classify and name organisms according to genetic similarities. The goal is to create a universal language that biologists can use to communicate about all life on Earth with unprecedented detail.