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Why does science fiction portray extended human lifespans negatively?

So many of our big media stories about living to be over 120 are negative or take place in a dystopia — from Dorian Gray to In Time. Why is that? Sonia Arrison, author of 100+, tries to explain — and predicts that this could soon change. https://gizmodo.com/three-new-books-that-will-prepare-you-for-the-future-of-480167228 Arrison talked to Slate as part of…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Oct 29 '13

When will the Universe end and how?

Physicist Dr. Dave Goldberg tries to give an answer to a complex scientific question on io9: When will the Universe end? And how? There are still many theories, but one timeline seems likely. Not that I care too much beyond pure curiosity—it all feels too far away compared to the certain and nearness of our…

Sploid Jesus Diaz Oct 29 '13

Why Google’s Secret Smartwatch Is the First One You’ll Actually Want

The smartwatches are coming. Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, there’s no denying the coming onslaught. In fact, it’s already started. Disappointed in the first wave? Don’t worry. Google’s entry is coming soon, and it’s going to be awesome. https://gizmodo.com/i-actually-really-want-a-smartwatch-1257227834 We’ve been hearing rumors about Google’s smartwatch for a while. It started with some…

Tech News Eric Limer Oct 29 '13

The La Brea Tar Pits Remind Us That Los Angeles is an Ancient City

Conventional wisdom designates Los Angeles as a young, capricious metropolis—an underage drinker in the geopolitical nightclub—but it’s simply not true. L.A. is actually an ancient city, and the proof is bubbling right up to the surface at the La Brea Tar Pits, one of the richest paleontological sites in the world and the only one…

Tech News Alissa Walker Oct 29 '13

The Ultimate Spooky Song List: 50 Jams for Your Halloween

One of the greatest things about Halloween is the ridiculously large amount of music that provides the soundtrack for the holiday. From novelty songs, to television and movie themes, to just songs inspired by the season, here’s a playlist of the 50 best. Just so everyone knows: this playlist could have easily been twice as…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Oct 29 '13

Five Ancient Cannons Were Just Rescued From Blackbeard’s Sunken Ship

Looking like something straight off of Davy Jones’ ship in the Pirates of the Caribbean, five cannons saw air for the very first time in almost 300 years yesterday as they were lifted from what’s believed to be legendary pirate Blackbeard’s sunken ship. The capsized vessel in question, Queen Anne’s Revenge, is recorded to have…

Tech News Ashley Feinberg Oct 29 '13

We Will Receive Samples From Mars In This Neat Candy Box

Although it is more a proof-of-concept design than an actual mission hardware, European Space Agency made this fully functional spherical container which has already undergone testing in simulated thermal conditions, including a 400 g shock test. https://gizmodo.com/this-metallic-sphere-will-some-day-carry-martian-sample-1453992197

Tech News Attila Nagy Oct 29 '13

When will the universe end?

Robert Frost famously noted that,”Some say the world will end in fire / Some say in ice.” Lucky us! We’re pretty sure we know the answer: it’s ice. But how long do we have until the end of time, and what will it look like? In this week’s “Ask a Physicist,” we’ll find out. Reader…

io9 Dr. Dave Goldberg Oct 29 '13

NASA’s view of a brain in the sky and other dead things in space

NASA has released three Spitzer telescope images for Halloween, showing dead things in space. From left to right: the Exposed Cranium Nebula—I see the brains—the Ghost of Jupiter Nebula—I see the resemblance—and Little Dumbbell Nebula—I can only see a pair of boobs. NASA’s descriptions: Exposed Cranium Nebula The brain-like orb called PMR 1 has been…

Sploid Jesus Diaz Oct 29 '13

Russian Authorities Seize Goods from China Implanted with “Spy” Chips

A weird thing happened in St. Petersburg last week. The Russian press reports that local officials intercepted a shipment from China that contained home appliances with “spy” microchips capable of spreading malware to wi-fi enabled devices within 200 meters. Tea kettles were apparently the chief culprit. Specific details of the dodgy shipments remain shady. It’s…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes Oct 29 '13

The Most Inaccurate Headline in the History of the Universe

Whoa, did The World newspaper ever get it catastrophically wrong on the morning after the sinking of the Titanic. Shockingly, they weren’t the only ones. These stunningly inaccurate newspaper scans were dug-up by Retronaut. Below are headlines from The World, The Vancouver Sun, and the Vancouver Daily Province. Many British papers got it wrong, including…

io9 George Dvorsky Oct 29 '13

Sol Republic Tracks Air: Sweet Bluetooth Headphones at a Nice Price

A good pair of on-ear Bluetooth headphones is surprisingly more expensive than you want it to be. Tack $100-$150 onto the price you’d ordinarily pay for a certain level of quality, and that’s the price you’re going to pay for Bluetooth. And yet Sol Republic’s excellent, budget-friendly Tracks headphones, liberated from their wires, come at…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Oct 29 '13

Ben Kingsley’s secret Marvel Project revealed?

Last week, Sir Ben Kingsley spilled the beans that his time with Marvel was definitely not over. And now everyone is speculating on where his character, The Mandarin, will appear next, and this particular theory makes the most sense. According to Latino Review, the secret project Kingsley was talking about was the next Marvel One-Shot…

Movies Meredith Woerner Oct 29 '13

New Instant-Fix Fabric Is 100x Stronger Than Duct Tape

It’s joked that duct tape can be used to fix almost anything. But a new product called FiberFix might very well be the only tool you’ll ever need for emergency repairs. And the secret is its special resin adhesive that hardens stronger than steel as it cures. Unlike duct tape which is just a peel…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 29 '13

NASA Releases Eight Stunning Never-Before-Seen Images of the Cosmos

In honor of American Archive Month, NASA has selected eight images from a group of unique celestial objects taken by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. It’s the first time these images have ever been seen by the public — and they’re as freaky as they are gorgeous. All images and captions NASA/CSC/SAO. The Chandra Data Archive…

io9 George Dvorsky Oct 29 '13

Are these the best Halloween costumes of 2013? Most probably

I agree with ViralNova: these green army men ares one of the cleverest, best executed Halloween costumes I’ve ever seen. From the plastic finish of the clothes and weapons to their perfect posture, they are perfect.

Sploid Jesus Diaz Oct 29 '13

This Metallic Sphere Will Some Day Carry Martian Samples Back to Earth

This little spherical container may look more like a rejected R2-D2 prototype than a piece of cutting-edge technology, but is in fact the vessel in which the European Space Agency hopes to ship Martian samples back to Earth in. The little ball weighs almost 5 kilos, measures 23 cm in diameter, and is designed to…

Space & Spaceflight Jamie Condliffe Oct 29 '13

Big, 100-Million-Year-Old Bird Tracks Discovered in Australia

The oldest bird footprints ever discovered in Australia suggest there were birds – big ones – soaring over the continent as long ago as the Early Cretaceous Period. How do researchers know these birds were flying, and not just walking? Science! Above: Drawing of bird and prints by researcher Anthony Martin. The prints were found…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez Oct 29 '13

What On-Screen Characters Are Secretly Terrible at Their Jobs?

Sorry, movie paleontologist brushing aside a light layer of dust to reveal a fully articulated Velocirapter fossil, we’re on to you. Today, we want to know your picks for the most egregious examples of bad on-screen work habits. Is it a research scientist with terrible lab protocols, a doctor who doesn’t ever crack a medical…

Movies Ria Misra Oct 29 '13

Why Samsung’s Curved Smartphone Display Isn’t Just Hype

A new generation of curved displays for Smartphones and TVs has just been launched. While there have been curved screens around before, they were actually just flat displays with a curved cover glass on top. This time the displays themselves are actually curved and that makes a significant difference. Dr. Raymond Soneira of DisplayMate Technologies…

Tech News Dr. Raymond M. Soneira - Displaymate Oct 29 '13

Why does science fiction portray extended human lifespans negatively?

When will the Universe end and how?

Why Google’s Secret Smartwatch Is the First One You’ll Actually Want

The La Brea Tar Pits Remind Us That Los Angeles is an Ancient City

The Ultimate Spooky Song List: 50 Jams for Your Halloween

Five Ancient Cannons Were Just Rescued From Blackbeard’s Sunken Ship

We Will Receive Samples From Mars In This Neat Candy Box

When will the universe end?

NASA’s view of a brain in the sky and other dead things in space

Russian Authorities Seize Goods from China Implanted with “Spy” Chips

The Most Inaccurate Headline in the History of the Universe

Sol Republic Tracks Air: Sweet Bluetooth Headphones at a Nice Price

Ben Kingsley’s secret Marvel Project revealed?

New Instant-Fix Fabric Is 100x Stronger Than Duct Tape

NASA Releases Eight Stunning Never-Before-Seen Images of the Cosmos

Are these the best Halloween costumes of 2013? Most probably

This Metallic Sphere Will Some Day Carry Martian Samples Back to Earth

Big, 100-Million-Year-Old Bird Tracks Discovered in Australia

What On-Screen Characters Are Secretly Terrible at Their Jobs?

Why Samsung’s Curved Smartphone Display Isn’t Just Hype

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