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Distant Galaxies Look Mysteriously Different From Our Own

There’s a gravitational anomaly that permeates our entire universe: The way most galaxies and clusters of galaxies behave implies that there’s around six times more matter than we actually observe. Scientists called the missing stuff that should create the unaccounted-for gravity we measure “dark matter.” Scientist Vera Rubin noticed one of the strangest anomalies back…

Tech News Ryan F. Mandelbaum Mar 15 '17

These Belko Experiment Claymation Shorts Are Disgusting in the Best Possible Way

If the gushing rivers of blood in these claymation shorts can make your stomach churn, just imagine how you’ll react while viewing the live-action film that inspired them. We’re excited to exclusively debut these shorts by animator Lee Hardcastle, whose work appeared in The ABCs of Death. Each features exaggerated versions of The Belko Experiment’s…

Movies Germain Lussier Mar 15 '17

In the New Star Trek Comic, the Next Generation Crew Fights in a Federation-less Future

Current events and social issues have always played a part in shaping Star Trek from its earliest days, whether it be the idealistic future of the Federation or using alien races as metaphors for society’s dark side. In Deviations: Star Trek, it’s humanity that’s messed up after the tyrannical Romulans make first contact instead of…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 15 '17

Rare Nuclear Test Films Saved, Declassified, and Uploaded to YouTube

From 1945 until 1962, the United States conducted 210 atmospheric nuclear tests—the kind with the big mushroom cloud and all that jazz. Above-ground nuke testing was banned in 1963, but there are thousands of films from those tests that have just been rotting in secret vaults around the country. But starting today you can see…

Tech News Matt Novak Mar 15 '17

The New American Gods Trailer Is So Weird and So, So Good

Every single bit of footage that Starz releases for American Gods makes us even more feverishly excited for the show. The latest trailer is jam-packed with gods who look deceptively normal but are, as the trailer notes, soon to entangle protagonist Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) in “some really weird shit.” That seems to be an…

Trailers Katharine Trendacosta Mar 15 '17

America’s Doctors: Climate Change is Making People Sick

In the debate over Earth and its changing climate, rhetoric frequently suggests that we are destroying the planet. The truth, though, is that this hunk of floating space rock we call home will live on long after humanity. The real losers of climate change will be us. On Wednesday, more than half of America’s physicians…

Climate Change Kristen V. Brown Mar 15 '17

On Anniversary of Fappening Hacker Charges, Sad Jerks Post More Nude Photos

Exactly one year ago today Ryan Collins—one of the hackers involved in the celebrity iCloud nude photo leaks known as “the Fappening”—was charged with violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Today, more alleged intimate photos of actresses are being circulated online, and this time Emma Watson and Amanda Seyfried are among the targets. As…

Tech News Avery Ellis Mar 15 '17

Alien Life Could Be Island Hopping Between TRAPPIST-1 Planets

The TRAPPIST-1 system has totally entranced Earthlings since NASA announced its discovery last month. For both astronomers and tinfoil hat believers (*raises hand*), TRAPPIST-1 is a sign of hope for finding alien life, since three of its planets are located in the habitable zone which supports liquid water. With water comes life, and with life…

Space & Spaceflight Rae Paoletta Mar 15 '17

This Incredible Serpentor Statue Is the Ultimate Collectible for G.I.Joe Fans

He never had the charisma of Cobra Commander, but Serpentor, genetically engineered from history’s most brilliant military commanders, was still the ultimate G.I.Joe baddie. And while the G.I.Joe toyline hasn’t enjoyed the same longevity that Transformers has, I don’t know that Transformers has any merchandise as magnificent as this Serpentor statue from Prime-1 Studio. Looking…

io9 Andrew Liszewski Mar 15 '17

Darth Vader’s Big Rogue One Scene Barely Made It Into the Film

One of the biggest highlights of Rogue One—maybe the biggest—is when the Dark Lord of the Sith boards the doomed Rebel ship that’s trying to get the Death Star plans to Princess Leia’s Tantive IV. But it turns out the scene was conceived at practically the last minute. We know, of course, that the ending…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Mar 15 '17

Canada is Finally Getting Its First Spaceport

Halifax-based Maritime Launch Services has confirmed its plans to build a $148-million rocket spaceport near Canso, Nova Scotia. Scheduled for completion in 2020, it’ll be Canada’s first and only site where rockets can be launched into orbit. In a joint venture with several US firms, Maritime Launch Services (MLS) is building Canada’s first spaceport. At…

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Mar 15 '17

The CIA Is Training Its Officers With D&D-Style Tabletop RPGs

The Central Intelligence Agency needs to make sure its operatives are at the top of their game, so maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise games have become one of the agency’s most popular training tools? At this year’s SXSW, the CIA debuted a series of internal training board games, card games, and RPGs that are…

io9 Beth Elderkin Mar 15 '17

Watch a Giant Excavator Battle a Massive Trash Fire

Ever wonder what it looks like when a four-story-tall excavator faces off against several acres of burning trash and scraps? Well, wonder no more, dear reader. Below you’ll find 20 glorious seconds of a huge excavator gobbling up burning trash and dropping it in water on the other side of a scrapyard. It’s unclear where…

Sploid Adam Clark Estes Mar 15 '17

Justice Department Charges Four People Linked to Russia in Connection to 2014 Yahoo Hack

The US Department of Justice announced today the indictment of four people for their alleged roles in the 2014 Yahoo cyberattack that compromised an estimated 500 million accounts. The indictments target two members of the Russian intelligence agency FSB and two hackers allegedly hired by the Russians. The charges are historic, according to the Washington Post,…

Tech News Michael Nunez Mar 15 '17

Somehow the Fate of Superman and Lois Lane Just Got More Insane

The ongoing story in Superman and Action Comics has been a hell of a ride for not one, but two Clark Kents. Last week, we learned about the true mastermind behind the entire crazy plot—and yet, this week, there’s been a new twist that somehow even tops that for madness. So, a quick recap: Last…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 15 '17

Some Hackers Figured Out How to Take Control of Any WhatsApp Account

Security researchers just announced the discovery of major vulnerabilities in WhatsApp and Telegram, two popular messaging apps with end-to-end encryption, when used in an internet browser. In related news, you can use WhatsApp and Telegram in an internet browser. A team at Israeli security firm Check Point just disclosed details of the vulnerability, which let…

Privacy & Security Adam Clark Estes Mar 15 '17

The Latest Version of Chrome Will Prevent Tabs From Killing Your Battery Life

The latest version of Google Chrome (which is available now) will finally do something to prevent background tabs from killing your laptop’s battery. Google Chrome is the world’s most popular web browser, but anyone who uses it heavily on a laptop knows that with a lot of tabs open in the background, your battery life—as…

Tech News Christina Warren Mar 15 '17

The Legends of Tomorrow Know How to Distract NASA

We’ve said it before and we’ll undoubtedly say it again, but the second season of Legends of Tomorrow is delivering more fun per minute than any other superhero show on television, and it’s not even close. Last night… oh my god, last night’s episode. Earlier this season, the Legends had disguised themselves as Nazis to…

Television Rob Bricken Mar 15 '17

Zoos Are So Afraid of Poachers They’re Starting to Cut the Horns Off Their Rhinos

A Czech zoo has decided to remove the horns of 18 white rhinos after a deadly attack last week at a French zoo where poachers shot a rhino and used a chainsaw to cut off its horns. Welcome to the new normal, where even zoo animals have to be mutilated to protect them from poaching.…

Tech News George Dvorsky Mar 15 '17

How to Protect Your PC From Trolls, Hackers and Other Obnoxious Security Threats

It’s a scary fact of digital life that there are a lot of ways your PC can be exposed. Maybe you’ve been hacked by a state agent, or cracked by weird Nazi trolls. Fortunately you’re not powerless, and there are lots of ways to fight back. You don’t need to be a hacker, cracker, or…

Gadgets David Nield Mar 15 '17

Distant Galaxies Look Mysteriously Different From Our Own

These Belko Experiment Claymation Shorts Are Disgusting in the Best Possible Way

In the New Star Trek Comic, the Next Generation Crew Fights in a Federation-less Future

Rare Nuclear Test Films Saved, Declassified, and Uploaded to YouTube

The New American Gods Trailer Is So Weird and So, So Good

America’s Doctors: Climate Change is Making People Sick

On Anniversary of Fappening Hacker Charges, Sad Jerks Post More Nude Photos

Alien Life Could Be Island Hopping Between TRAPPIST-1 Planets

This Incredible Serpentor Statue Is the Ultimate Collectible for G.I.Joe Fans

Darth Vader’s Big Rogue One Scene Barely Made It Into the Film

Canada is Finally Getting Its First Spaceport

The CIA Is Training Its Officers With D&D-Style Tabletop RPGs

Watch a Giant Excavator Battle a Massive Trash Fire

Justice Department Charges Four People Linked to Russia in Connection to 2014 Yahoo Hack

Somehow the Fate of Superman and Lois Lane Just Got More Insane

Some Hackers Figured Out How to Take Control of Any WhatsApp Account

The Latest Version of Chrome Will Prevent Tabs From Killing Your Battery Life

The Legends of Tomorrow Know How to Distract NASA

Zoos Are So Afraid of Poachers They’re Starting to Cut the Horns Off Their Rhinos

How to Protect Your PC From Trolls, Hackers and Other Obnoxious Security Threats

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