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This Lego VW Type 2 T1 Bus is absolutely incredible!!

Having already built what is probably the coolest Lego Beetle that ever existed, builder Sheepo has churned out another spectacular Technic model. Normally, Technic models barely come close to looking the part, but this thing is unmistakable as the hippie van of the 60’s. If the looks weren’t enough for you this thing also has…

Everyone Go Home, the Robot Comedians Are Here

Well, fuck. Once robots have senses of humor, we officially have nothing to offer this world. This is not how I expected to witness our obsolescence. Meet Ginger, the project of Marilyn Monrobot‘s Heather Knight. And while the jokes aren’t perfect by any stretch of the imagination, what Ginger lacks in delivery she makes up…

What will future historians say about the 21st century? A new book, written by a historian in 2393, looks at the 21st century and the “Great Collapse of 2093” due to climate change. Co-author Naomi Oreskes says writing science fiction “gave us the freedom to extrapolate and show what’s at stake.”

The Microsoft Band Is a $200 Heart-Monitoring Wristable Supreme

Yes, we just got done telling you all about some Microsoft Band rumors, but don’t bother with those: The Microsoft Band is officially official. The 10-sensor fitness tracker, which should last two days on a charge, will go on sale tomorrow for $200. In addition to the obvious optical heart-rate monitor you can see in…

These pygmy seahorses are so good at changing colors for camouflage

Pygmy seahorses are super tiny creatures that have the awesome ability to camouflage. They attach themselves to colorful corals and blend in so seamlessly that I have a hard time picking them out. What’s cool is that even if the pygmy seahorses are descendants of orange seahorses, they can adapt and become purple if that’s…

Google X Labs is developing a pill that could one day detect cancer and heart disease. The pill would contain 2,000 nanoparticles coated with antibodies and molecules capable of detecting other molecules, and travel through the patient’s bloodstream in search of malignant cells. The findings would be transmitted to a sensor on a wearable device.…

You’ll Never Not Know What To Watch On Netflix Again

For everyone out there who’s spent a feature-length-film amount of time trying to find something good to watch: What Is On Netflix is about to seriously streamline your selection process. The site lists streamables, ranked in descending order based on their respective Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB scores. Yay! How cool is this?? Reddit user BelgianMyWaffle…

Here’s Our First Glimpse of Microsoft’s Fitness Band

We’d heard that Microsoft would have a new wearable device soon, and now we may have our first look at the goods. Microsoft already has a companion app on the Mac App Store, which shows what the new Microsoft Band will probably look like. Officially released by Microsoft Corporation today, the Microsoft Band Sync app…

The Earth And The Moon, In A Single Frame

China’s Chang’e 5 test vehicle captured this rare glimpse of the Moon’s far side yesterday, from just past the halfway point on its lunar-looping test flight. Incredibly, the spacecraft managed to include Earth in the frame as well, producing what is destined to become an iconic image of our planet and its natural satellite. https://gizmodo.com/beautiful-astrogeological-maps-reveal-the-moons-mysteri-5866790…

At Last, It’s Time to Light the Sun

Once we’d completed geoengineering on the inside of the habitat, it was time to build a permanent light source. The tower’s illumination would generate enough energy to keep the plants and animals growing for millennia. We couldn’t wait to watch the ignition ceremony. There’s nothing like seeing first light. Andrey Maximov is a senior environmental…

Cargo Runs To The Space Station Resume With A Successful Launch

The Russian Progress spacecraft launched without incident last night, carrying three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the International Space Station. Less than a day after the unexpected Antares rocket explosion, it’s reassuring to have a successful cargo run. https://gizmodo.com/antares-rocket-explodes-crashing-into-pad-seconds-afte-1651915513 Top image: Progress 57 on approach to dock with the International Space Station. Image…

Amy Poehler Quizzes George R.R. Martin On Game Of Thrones Trivia

How well does George R.R. Martin know his own characters? On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers asked Martin to match lines from A Song of Ice and Fire with their appropriate characters—and the results are pretty damn adorable. The one-time Weekend Update cohosts had a bit of fun with Martin,…

A Field Guide To The Imaginary Beasts, Cryptids And Monsters Of America

Just in time for Halloween, here’s a guide to the lesser-known imaginary creatures that plague the small towns, cities, and wilds of America, ranging from a haunted truck that travels the backroads to Maryland’s own dragon, drawn from your submissions. https://gizmodo.com/tell-us-about-your-areas-local-legendary-monsters-1652201322 Did you know that local lore places a dragon right square in the hills…

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Watch Friday Night Lights

This week, an actor named Taylor Kitsch announced he’s part of the cast for True Detective’s second season. For many people, the announcement didn’t register; Kitsch is not a household name, especially compared to Vince Vaughn and Colin Farrell, who will play the leads in the HBO anthology’s next season. For anyone who has seen…

Video: Oysters are fantastic at filtering dirty water

Oysters are fun to eat because they’re delicious and celebratory and remind you of the ocean. Turns out that last part is especially true because those suckers are just fantastic at filtering out dirty water. Watch these oysters slurp up the dirty water in the tank in this time lapse and make it all clean.…

Fan Service and Failed States on Person of Interest

Even though last night’s Person of Interest was a slightly goofy meta episode, with one character clearly intended to be a stand-in for fans of the show, it was also pretty intense. We now understand what the stakes are for the crime bosses of New York. Plus, Finch did something seriously out of character. This…

What The Heck Is Going On With Dean On Supernatural?

Last night’s episode of Supernatural was basically a standard issue “can monsters stop being evil” episode, something the show has done several times now. But this time around, there was an added subtext, because of everything that Dean just went through. Spoilers ahead… Basically, this was Dean’s first episode back as a human (tempted to…

Soundtrack of a LucasArts Childhood: Sam & Max Hit The Road

GOG (formerly known as Good Old Games) have signed a deal with LucasArts to re-release some of our favorite video games of the 1990s. Sam & Max Hit the Road is on the short list with others of that genre and period presumable slated for future release — like Day of the Tentacle and Full…

Harry Potter’s Dragons And Other Beasts, As You’ve Never Seen Them

A new book collects some of the most breathtaking concept art we’ve seen in ages of dragons and other magnificent creatures, from the Harry Potter movies. And we’re lucky enough to bring you an exclusive sneak peek. Top image: Hungarian Horntail, art by Paul Catling The book is called Harry Potter: The Creature Vault by…

Fairy Commits Suicide Rather Than Play With Little Girl

Sorry, little Emily. Maybe if you had just believed a little bit harder, your brand new fairy toy wouldn’t have felt compelled to throw herself directly into a fire. Now Tinkerbell will have to make the necessary funeral arrangements. Well, all except the cremation… Look, I know the fact that I’ve posted a clip from…