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Which Stand-Alone Book Do You Most Want A Sequel To?

One of the hardest parts of writing is knowing exactly where to stop. But which book do you think stopped just a little too early? Today, we want to know about the books that left you needing to know a little more. Whether you were waiting for a full sequel or just a bit of…

io9 Ria Misra Apr 28 '15

Watch DARPA’s Scary Self-Guided Bullets Swerve to Hit Moving Objects

Military researchers at DARPA have been developing ammunition which can change its path in mid-air to ensure it always hits its target. Now, it can even correct itself mid-flight to hit a moving target. The Department’s Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) is a .50 caliber bullet that maneuvers itself as it travels through the air.…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Apr 28 '15

10 Tricks to Make Yourself an iTunes Master

Apple’s venerable media suite isn’t everyone’s favorite bit of software, but there are more functions and features available here than you might have realized—from desktop shortcuts to hidden columns to Android support, we’ve picked out 10 noteworthy tricks you can make use of in the latest versions for Mac and Windows. 1. Use Up Next…

Tech News Meg Neal Apr 28 '15

There’s More To Hyperion’s Weirdness Than Its Sponge-Like Surface

Aside from having the coolest name for a moon ever, Hyperion is known for its potato-like shape and a surface that looks — and even acts — like a sponge. But as the Cassini spacecraft discovered back in 2005, this Saturnian moon also packs an unexpected punch. The image above was captured by Cassini at…

io9 George Dvorsky Apr 28 '15

Video: Exploring an active dam on foot is not for the faint-hearted

I think my heart it outside my body now because it tried to leap out of my throat an uncountable number of times as I was watching James Kingston explore the Sepulveda Dam in LA from his point of view. Narrow beams, far jumps, high walls, obstacles, fear, normal human weaknesses don’t seem to apply…

Sploid Casey Chan Apr 28 '15

10 Tricks to Make Yourself an iTunes Master

Apple’s venerable media suite isn’t everyone’s favorite bit of software, but there are more functions and features available here than you might have realized—from desktop shortcuts to hidden columns to Android support, we’ve picked out 10ten noteworthy tricks that you can make use of in the latest versions for Mac and Windows. 1. Use Up…

Gadgets David Nield Apr 28 '15

X-Men Apocalypse Set Pictures Offer A Glimpse Of The New Jean Grey!

Marvel’s Spider-Man movie may have a revealing title. The Flash reveals a glorious look at Gorilla Grodd in action. Captain America: Civil War’s ultimate villain is confirmed. Plus, teasers for what’s to come on Game of Thrones, Outlander and more. Behold, spoilers! Top image: The Flash. Captain America: Civil War Chris Evans teases his filming…

io9 James Whitbrook Apr 28 '15

This Crazy Face Makes For A Great Darth Maul Figure

For what little time he graced the screen in The Phantom Menace, any sort of emotion that wasn’t “stoic” or “oh crap I just got chopped in half” was rarely seen on the visage of Darth Maul. However, this new figuarts toy from Bandai looks so wonderfully demented, it makes for a lovely figure. The…

Tech News James Whitbrook Apr 28 '15

Snapchat’s Delivering the News, and Everything Else You Missed Yesterday

The app that’s been the sexting ticket for tweens worldwide has been aggressively repositioning itself, recently as a news source. Find out more about Snapchat’s plans—and other tech news you might’ve missed—in today’s BitStream. Apps and Devices Snapchat launches a—wait for it—news division. And they’ve landed CNN political reporter Peter Hamby to head up the…

Tech News Bryan Lufkin Apr 28 '15

This Is What’s Happening In The Aftermath Of Nepal’s Earthquake

Severe shaking from Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal lasted less than two minutes, but the true impact of this disaster is still getting worse. In some ways, it isn’t as bad as scientists expected. In others, it’s far worse. https://gizmodo.com/the-m7-9-earthquake-in-nepal-is-going-to-be-really-rea-1700132994 Residential buildings in Trishuli Bazar were severely damaged by Saturday’s earthquake, while damage to the road…

Tech News Mika McKinnon Apr 28 '15

These Are the Best Microscopic Videos of the Year

Every year, Nikon’s Small World in Motion Competition rounds up the best microscopic videos from scientists across the world. The results are strange but beautiful—and the winner could help your hearing. Nikon’s competitions always throw up great images, but this year’s videos are really lovely. The overall winner was produced by Dr. Mariana Muzzopappa from…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Apr 28 '15

Spectacular aerial photos of Los Angeles shows it like you never seen it

Photographer Vincent LaForet took his camera and a helicopter and captured the City of Angels at night like no one has ever done before. The detail in each shot is unbelievable and the colors almost feel unreal. It’s like seeing a neon glow spread itself all across the giant, beautiful city that is Los Angeles.…

Sploid Casey Chan Apr 28 '15

This Kentucky Hydro-Power Dam Is a Beautiful Building Site

There’s something serene about this panoramic view of the large scale construction site lit by the morning sun. The Smithland hydroelectric facility in Kentucky has been under construction since 2010—but as of this year it will generate 72 MW of new, renewable energy for the region. This hydropower dam will be about the 30th major…

Tech News Attila Nagy Apr 28 '15

How to Save the Planet: An Interview With Two Iconic Scientists

What happens when two iconic scientists talk about saving our planet? Read on to find out what happened when E O Wilson and Sean Carroll—two giants in their field—sat down to discuss just that. Edward O Wilson made his name by arguing that two apparently disparate things – human society and the natural world –…

Tech News Mosaic Apr 28 '15

The Most Important Wikipedia Pages, From the First Open Wiki Ranking

If you’ve ever wondered what the most important Wikipedia page was—about any topic—wonder no longer: a team of researchers has developed the first open Wikipedia ranking. Here’s what’s most important right now. The Laboratory for Web Algorithmics at the Università degli studi di Milano has developed The Open Wikipedia Ranking. It uses a series of…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Apr 28 '15

Automated Vehicle Occupancy Detection Knows Exactly Who’s in Your Car

For years, government agencies have chased technologies that would make it easier to ensure that vehicles in carpool lanes are actually carrying multiple passengers. Perhaps the only reason these systems haven’t garnered much attention is that they haven’t been particularly effective or accurate, as UC Berkeley researchers noted in a 2011 report. Now, an agency…

Privacy & Security Dave Maass - EFF Apr 28 '15

Artist Creates Tiny Views of the Universe

Lorraine Loots, who has been working on her 365 Paintings for Ants since 2013, has expanded her tiny painting oeuvre to include pinhole views of the starry expanse of space. You can see, and buy, some of her work at her website and follow her on Instagram. Here’s the top image with a pencil for…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Apr 28 '15

Google’s ‘Digital News Initiative’ Will Help Make Online News Better

Google isn’t too popular in the EU right now, but it’s hoping that a new scheme may help smooth things a little. Its new Digital News Initiative will see it invest $150 million to help European publishers—including the FT and Guardian—to establish “more sustainable models for news.” The Guardian reports that the investment will see…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Apr 28 '15

This Cargo Run To The Space Station Is Starting With A Train Ride [Updated]

This Russian Soyuz rocket is getting ready to launch a Progress spacecraft to carry supplies to the International Space Station, and it’s oddly gorgeous. Update: A problem with sporadic telemetry and spacecraft control sent Progress spinning in space and thus far unable to rendezvous with the Space Station. Fuelling of the Soyuz 2.1A rocket that…

Tech News Mika McKinnon Apr 28 '15

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Has a New Shredder

The latest live-action iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has cast a new Shredder, whose design was one of the few unambiguously good things about the first movie. Shredder was played by Tohoru Masamune in the first film, but will now be played by Brian Tee (The Wolverine) in the second movie. Only time…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Apr 28 '15

Which Stand-Alone Book Do You Most Want A Sequel To?

Watch DARPA’s Scary Self-Guided Bullets Swerve to Hit Moving Objects

10 Tricks to Make Yourself an iTunes Master

There’s More To Hyperion’s Weirdness Than Its Sponge-Like Surface

Video: Exploring an active dam on foot is not for the faint-hearted

10 Tricks to Make Yourself an iTunes Master

X-Men Apocalypse Set Pictures Offer A Glimpse Of The New Jean Grey!

This Crazy Face Makes For A Great Darth Maul Figure

Snapchat’s Delivering the News, and Everything Else You Missed Yesterday

This Is What’s Happening In The Aftermath Of Nepal’s Earthquake

These Are the Best Microscopic Videos of the Year

Spectacular aerial photos of Los Angeles shows it like you never seen it

This Kentucky Hydro-Power Dam Is a Beautiful Building Site

How to Save the Planet: An Interview With Two Iconic Scientists

The Most Important Wikipedia Pages, From the First Open Wiki Ranking

Automated Vehicle Occupancy Detection Knows Exactly Who’s in Your Car

Artist Creates Tiny Views of the Universe

Google’s ‘Digital News Initiative’ Will Help Make Online News Better

This Cargo Run To The Space Station Is Starting With A Train Ride [Updated]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Has a New Shredder

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