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The Eleventh Doctor’s regeneration is still heartbreaking, even in Lego

Although we’ve only recently finished off a whole series of Peter Capaldi goodness, it feels like just yesterday we were bidding farewell to Matt Smith’s Doctor on Doctor Who – which is probably why I still get a little verklempt watching this CGI-‘d Lego take on his regeneration scene. While the rest of The Time…

Tech News James Whitbrook Nov 13

Aerial Photographs Reveal Mysterious Faces Etched into the Landscape

We see faces everywhere – on our morning toast, in a field full of flowers, or on Mars – thanks to a psychological phenomenon called pareidolia. But there are hundreds of faces on Google Earth, too. Here are some of the most amazing ones. Abraham Lincoln without his hat (via Pictzz) The Badlands Guardian in…

io9 Vincze Miklós Nov 13

What Harm Could Possibly Befall Someone Wearing a Bubble Wrap Suit?

If bubble wrap is good enough to protect that ceramic frog you bought on eBay as it’s shipped from Taiwan, surely a suit made from the same material would give mere mortals invincibility, right? At the least, Vat19’s $15 blazer and pants set made from bubble wrap would provide a decent buffer from the other…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Nov 13

So many crazy build techniques in this Lego monastery

Grant Davis used some really interesting and non-standard build techniques to put the touches on his Reka Legash Monastery build. The roof is made from Technic pins, the doorway arch from axles that hold each other in place , even the window arches use pneumatic tube to string them together. I sort of feel like…

Tech News Michael Schulte Nov 13

It Turns Out That “Longevity Genes” Don’t Exist

Very few people live to be 110 or older. Incredibly, many of these “supercentenarians” do virtually nothing to stay healthy or fit, leading scientists to speculate that certain genes are responsible. But recent analysis of the human genome suggests this is an oversimplification. The genetic underpinnings of aging are far more complex than we thought.…

io9 George Dvorsky Nov 13

8 Online Dating Stories With Happy Endings

We all have online dating horror stories. Too many, probably. The stories of finding true love via Tinder or your soul mate on Grindr are, understandably, fewer and further between. But they’re out there, and you shared them with us. Here are the best ones. This couple met on Craigslist, and neither of them was…

Tech News Leslie Horn Nov 13

Super-Cooled Nickel Ball Is Even Better Than Red Hot Nickel Ball

The red-hot nickel ball is our all-time favorite destroyer of basically anything on the planet, transforming everything fromVelveeta to Peeps into sticky, bubbling cauldrons of processed-chemical goo. Now the ball is rolling in the other direction with a liquid nitrogen-cooled nickel ball that’s up to all sorts of fun. First watch the super-cooled nickel ball…

Tech News Alissa Walker Nov 13

World Premiere: “Sweat On Me” by Flynt Flossy & Turquoise Jeep

Winter is coming. For much of the world, it’s already cold, wet, and terrible out there. We need a legit dancehall banger to heat things up. Well, ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes and bodies on this Gizmodo-exclusive world premiere. It’s “Sweat On Me,” from Flynt Flossy and the crew at Turquoise Jeep Records. The…

Tech News Brent Rose Nov 13

The Difference Between Good Worldbuilding And Great Worldbuilding

Worldbuilding is the bedrock of science fiction and fantasy. We obsess about it constantly, because characters and plots are often only as compelling as the worlds they inhabit. We’ve decried bad worldbuilding before — but what makes worldbuilding great? Here’s one key factor. So I’ve been obsessing about worldbuilding a lot lately, and trying to…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Nov 13

Cosmonauts Used to Carry Insane Machete Guns In Space

For decades, every Soyuz rocket crew packed a sidearm in their emergency kits—even after joining the International Space Station partnership. This “survival gun,” the TOZ 82, had three barrels and a swing-out machete. But nowadays, the guns stay at home. Of course, the “official” purpose of the gun—which could fire rifle bullets, shotgun shells and…

io9 Mark Strauss Nov 13

This gigantic Lego Keep has an irregular shape

Big MOCs always seem to paint in the lines, confining the build to X number of base plates or a table size limitation for the display. Ylia Trotter threw that stuff out in this beautiful build of Otiongard Keep with a nice organic coast line. I really like that the foliage isn’t too dense. Overdoing…

Tech News Michael Schulte Nov 13

Eraser Racers Fix Mistakes Faster Than You Can Make Them

Deep down we all know we’re learning important things for when we’re older, but that doesn’t make school any less boring. And since most teachers maintain a strict ‘no toys’ policy, kids have to find other clever ways to make it through a school day—such as innocent-looking pair of erasers that are actually pullback race…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Nov 13

5 Apps That Help You Find Your City’s Hidden Gems

Ask how a phone can help you discover a new place, and most of us think of the aimless Googling or Yelping we perform when desperately trying to find somewhere to eat. But I wanted to find apps that served like treasure maps, pointing me toward the hidden gems tucked away in a city—if only…

Tech News Alissa Walker Nov 13

Insane GoPro video of the world’s fastest race boats crashing at 200mph

H1 Unlimited is like the Formula 1 of the sea—except it’s much faster and has way more crashes. The Unlimited Hydroplanes are powered by a 3000 horsepower Lycoming T-55 L-7 military Chinook helicopter turbine engine capable of going over 200mph. SPLOID is delicious brain candy. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Sploid Jesus Diaz Nov 13

Spend $40, Get $50 on Google Play, Steam, and More, Plus More Deals

Ebay is offering a flat $10 off $50 on all video games today with promo code CPLAY10. Here are some highlights you can apply it to: $50 Google Play Gift Card ($40) | eBay | Promo code CPLAY10 $50 of Steam credit ($40) | eBay | Promo code CPLAY10 PlayStation Plus 12 Months ($40) |…

Tech News Shep McAllister Nov 13

In This Short Film, The Robot Uprising Starts With Our Military Drones

In the future, the US government has removed human oversight from its drone missions, leaving unmanned military operations and surveillance to an AI. But the folks behind the project regret that decision when the AI starts targeting humanity at large. I.R.I.S. is another fun and stylish scifi short from director Hasraf HaZ Dulull, who also…

io9 Lauren Davis Nov 13

Tell Us Your Most Embarrassing Wrong Window Story

You know the feeling. The realization that in the midst of a rapid-fire flurry of chats, you’ve made a terrible mistake. A mistake that, best case scenario, means you told colleague a joke meant for a friend. Or, worst case scenario, means that you just called your coworker “sweet boy.” That’ s the story one…

Tech News Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan Nov 13

The Elder Scrolls‘ most infamous creature is now an adorable Plush Toy

The lands of Tamriel might offer new wonders every time an Elder Scrolls game comes out, but if there’s one consistent beastie, it’s the Mudcrab. And although there’s no new game to accompany him, this plush Mudcrab is a lot cuter than his videogame counterpart. Bethesda are selling the cute little thing as a tie-in…

Tech News James Whitbrook Nov 13

This Electric Fence Could Safely Segregate Swimmers and Sharks

Shark netting strung up in coastal waters to protect swimmers from the ocean’s apex predators has not worked nearly as well as we had hoped. But where these knotted nylon lines have failed, one Australian company hopes an electric field will succeed. For more than half a century, bathers and swimmers in the KwaZulu-Natal region…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Nov 13

It’s Great We’re Getting A Captain Marvel Movie. It’s Also Not Enough.

When Marvel announced that its next round of movies would include a Captain Marvel movie, we were thrilled. Yes, a major Marvel movie featuring a popular and wonderful female superhero. But amidst that celebration, let’s not forget there are still tons of worthy female superheroes who would make excellent movie stars. We’re at a point…

io9 Lauren Davis Nov 13

The Eleventh Doctor’s regeneration is still heartbreaking, even in Lego

Aerial Photographs Reveal Mysterious Faces Etched into the Landscape

What Harm Could Possibly Befall Someone Wearing a Bubble Wrap Suit?

So many crazy build techniques in this Lego monastery

It Turns Out That “Longevity Genes” Don’t Exist

8 Online Dating Stories With Happy Endings

Super-Cooled Nickel Ball Is Even Better Than Red Hot Nickel Ball

World Premiere: “Sweat On Me” by Flynt Flossy & Turquoise Jeep

The Difference Between Good Worldbuilding And Great Worldbuilding

Cosmonauts Used to Carry Insane Machete Guns In Space

This gigantic Lego Keep has an irregular shape

Eraser Racers Fix Mistakes Faster Than You Can Make Them

5 Apps That Help You Find Your City’s Hidden Gems

Insane GoPro video of the world’s fastest race boats crashing at 200mph

Spend $40, Get $50 on Google Play, Steam, and More, Plus More Deals

In This Short Film, The Robot Uprising Starts With Our Military Drones

Tell Us Your Most Embarrassing Wrong Window Story

The Elder Scrolls‘ most infamous creature is now an adorable Plush Toy

This Electric Fence Could Safely Segregate Swimmers and Sharks

It’s Great We’re Getting A Captain Marvel Movie. It’s Also Not Enough.

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