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The Worst Fake Cities On Earth

The Worst Fake Cities On Earth

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A Drug That Could Give You Perfect Visual Memory

A Drug That Could Give You Perfect Visual Memory

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The Future Of The U.S. Government, According To Science Fiction

The Future Of The U.S. Government, According To Science Fiction

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"Bar None" Cracks Open A Beer At The End Of The World

"Bar None" Cracks Open A Beer At The End Of The World

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Vampires - In Space! Or the Future! Or Both!

Vampires - In Space! Or the Future! Or Both!

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The io9 Guide To July Science Fiction

The io9 Guide To July Science Fiction

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  • Vacation

    Wish You Were Here - On The Moon

    io9 is taking the day off to explode things in the name of national liberty. Also, to kick back on this moon beach, captured here in the dappled earthlight by NASA's newly-launched Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. More »
    11:22 AM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by Julius Seizure. (Mourning Mollie Sugden): Enjoy the weekend, dudes and dude-ettes. We've got a truckload of red and white frosted cupcakes left over from Canuck Day... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • found footage

    The Best Ever Human-Alien Bonding Over Stabbing Other Aliens

    You fools have probably forgotten the greatness that is Alien vs. Predator. I'm here to correct that by showing you two moments in this film where asskicking reaches epic proportions, along with awesome human/Predator body-modification bonding. More »
    12:42 AM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by MargaretMoony: I have a feeling that somewhere in the dark pit that is the internet, there is Alice/Predator romance fanfic. 10 Responses | Other threads

  • Yesterday - July 2, 2009
  • Futurism

    The Future Of The U.S. Government, According To Science Fiction

    Countless science fiction stories have asked the same question: What will America turn into next? The answers fall into three major categories, some more plausible than others. Take our poll to choose your favorite option. More »
    06:57 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by Smeagol92055: R.O.A.C.H.: Corporate feudalism all the way. We at ROACH are happy to welcome you all as our new underlings. We are... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • Insect overlords

    Ant Mega-Colony Covers Half The Planet

    Ant colonies are often part of bigger "mega colonies" that share genetic traits and will not make war on each other. One colony got so big it now rivals the human population in its reach, covering most of the planet. More »
    04:30 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by 92BuickLeSabre: Not only do they have a plan, apparently they have boats! Boat Ants! Boat Ants! Boat Ants Boat Ants... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • triviagasm

    The Worst Fake Cities On Earth

    Fantasy versions of urban life are on the rise, from a backwater, vamp-infested Louisiana town to Robert Rodiguez's new privately-owned Black Falls. It's time to check out our gallery of the worst fake cities on the planet. More »
    03:47 PM
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    By Meredith Woerner

    Comment by The Curse of Millhaven: You missed Cleveland. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • Evolution

    Shrinking Sheep Shocker

    Scottish sheep are shrinking! Each new generation of sheep on the Scottish island of Hirta are smaller than the last. Shorter, warmer winters, caused by climate change, are tampering with normal sheep evolution. More »
    03:00 PM
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    By Stephen Goldmeier

    Comment by Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: This is baaaaaaad news for Scottsmen.. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • Gaming

    Mechwarriors, Starships, Martians and More at the Origins Game Fair

    The Origins Game Fair, devoted to tabletop gaming, was held in Columbus, OH this past weekend. Along with all the dragons and elves, there were a lot of sci-fi themed games. I've got the lowdown for you. More »
    02:48 PM
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    By Ed Grabianowski

    Comment by alphanumeric1971: I'm sorry, but those "Hostile intent" ships are nothing but variations of the Battlestar Galactica" Could they not try to be... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • Science

    New Study Proves Smoking Pot Does Not Make You Crazy

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  • Development deal

    Movie Based On Asteroids Game Will Boggle Your Mind

    Though Hollywood excels in making plotless movies, the sale of Asteroids to Universal breaks new ground. The people who are bringing you GI Joe this month are about to make a movie about a triangle shooting a bunch of blobs. More »
    01:58 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by Camille: Uh? Why not make a movie about Tetris then? Or Pong! 11 Responses | Other threads

  • Planet 51

    Planet 51 Is Where Green People Are Fat And BBQ Just Like Us

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  • mad science

    A Drug That Could Give You Perfect Visual Memory

    Imagine if you could look at something once and remember it forever. You would never have to ask for directions again. Now a group of scientists has isolated a protein that mega-boosts your ability to remember what you see. More »
    12:36 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by alphanumeric1971: Oooohh Annalee. The grammar police are in full force today! 20 Responses | Other threads

  • Futurism

    Seasteading Is The Aquatic Answer To The Housing Crisis

    The Seasteading Institute, committed to the ongoing development of ocean communities, has just announced the winners of their first annual design content. Could people really end up living in these hypothetical off-shore communities? More »
    12:20 PM
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    By Alasdair Wilkins

    Comment by Jason Nugent: Seasteading is an interesting idea (I'd totally do it), but a "design contest" is nothing more than superficial dreaming. I'd... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • surrogates

    Bald Albino Is Humankind's Last Hope In New Surrogates Poster

    The latest in the Surrogates marketing has old man Willis lookin' to the side, probably for robots, or a better designer. What has happened to our action stars? Actually he reminds of another cue-ball hero... More »
    11:44 AM
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    By Meredith Woerner

    Comment by 92BuickLeSabre: In the future: We will all look much cooler and more bad-ass in reality than we do in virtual reality. 13 Responses | Other threads

  • Rant

    Fashion Loves Scifi, But Scifi Hates Fashion

    It's no secret that mainstream fashion has welcomed retro scifi with open arms. So why doesn't that love get reciprocated, so we can get some style going in the biggest genre blockbusters? More »
    11:24 AM
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    By Alexis Brown
  • Trailer

    See Bill Hader's Failed Science Projects Before He Made It Rain Meatballs

    More Mr. T and bungled science work fill the new Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs trailer, based on the children's book by Judi Barrett. More »
    10:30 AM
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    By Meredith Woerner

    Comment by Camille: Aww, that looks adorable. But I never read the book though. It's not faithful? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • Cryptography

    Now You Can Use Quantum Physics To Send Top Secret Messages Online

    In a breakthrough in quantum cryptography, a team of 41 institutions has created the world's largest quantum key distribution network. The network enables them to create the most foolproof system in history for sending secret messages. More »
    10:10 AM
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    By Stephen Goldmeier

    Comment by tetracycloide: i'm not sure i understand how this makes anything more secure. can't you just read the quantum states and save... 15 Responses | Other threads

  • book review

    "Bar None" Cracks Open A Beer At The End Of The World

    Bar None by Tim Lebbon (Night Shade Press, 2009) is a dark post-apocalyptic fantasy with a creepy numinous beauty and really good beer. End of the world, everybody, last orders if you please. More »
    09:33 AM
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    By Grey_Area

    Comment by bluehinter: Pub? Pub. I bet there's an entire Triviagasm article waiting to be written about individuals who ride out the apocalypse in... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • Mutant Swinger from Mars

    Rocker Jack White's Early Alien-Fighting Film Career

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  • retro futurism

    What Happened To Russia's "Flying Car" Program?

    For nearly four decades, Russian engineers tried to set up a a flying car public transportation system in Moscow and other parts of Russia. We've got the history and future of their dream, in pictures. More »
    08:30 AM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by 92BuickLeSabre: I've always been a strong proponent of the silly string transportation system. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • Star Wars

    Live-Action Star Wars TV Series Gearing Up To Shoot In The Land Down Under?

    Even though we still have our suspicions about the pace at which the much-rumored Star Wars live action TV series is getting made, rumors are popping up saying it may actually be sooner rather than later. More »
    08:00 AM
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    By Meredith Woerner

    Comment by darthsodomizer: Nathan fillion as Han Solo's smuggling pirate father and I am sold 8 Responses | Other threads

  • sci fashion

    Two Robot T-Shirts For Those Hot Summer Nights On The Cybertronwebs

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  • Avatar

    The Aliens From James Cameron's Avatar Raise Their Blue Faces

    A first look at James Cameron's alien Na'Vi has been released on the streets of San Diego. While the schedule for Comic-Con is still a week out, advertisers are already gearing up for the most important week of your life. More »
    07:00 AM
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    By Meredith Woerner

    Comment by FrankenPC: WHA! How DARE you suggest a comparison between T4 and any of Cameron's work!!! This WILL be a mind boggling... 14 Responses | Other threads

  • signs and portents

    Did This Jellyfish Crop Circle Accurately Predict A Solar Storm?

    Discovered last month in a UK barley field, this crop circle appears to be a jellyfish. But intrepid crop circle analysts have discovered that it predicts a devastating solar storm on July 7. And they have diagrams to prove it. More »
    06:30 AM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by GayRobotsRUS: UK barley field? How did the stoned kangaroos get all the way over there? 6 Responses | Other threads

  • morning spoilers

    Tony Stark's WTF Moment In Iron Man 2. Plus, Jessica Biel Joining The Cast Of Thor?

    An "inside source" describes a mega-weird Iron Man 2 scene. And Jessica Biel could be playing a Thor siren. Claire's roommate situation on Heroes gets more exciting/confusing. Kristen Bell talks Astro Boy! Plus Torchwood, Lost, Fringe, Smallville and Superman/Batman spoilers! More »
    06:00 AM
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by Mike White: I think I'd rather watch G-Force than another season of Heroes. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • Wednesday - July 1, 2009
  • triviagasm

    Vampires - In Space! Or the Future! Or Both!

    Why must vampires always appear someplace in Louisiana, Northern California, or London whining about their gothic pasts? If you're sick of the same old vamps, we've got a batch of newfangled ones for you - some from outer space. More »
    07:45 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by KhaiJB: what.. no Lifeforce....? how can you do vampires in space without Lifeforce! 7 Responses | Other threads

  • mad neuroscience

    Commonly-Prescribed Drug Significantly Reduces Memory Loss from Alzheimers

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  • Concept Art

    Gorgeous Short Film About a Bio-Robot With Endless Desire - For Water

    Youngwoong Jang is a Korean student filmmaker whose short "Mirage," about a tiny cyborg who needs a drop of water to survive, is one of the most beautiful examples you'll see of CGI as art. More »
    03:56 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by BullfightsOnAcid: Great short film! I originally saw this on KQED's Imagemakers which is a showcase of short films from around the... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • space porn

    Exploring The Whirlpool Galaxy

    Europe and the USA have joined forces to bring the world some beautiful images of distant galaxies. The image above, of the Whirlpool Galaxy, M51, combines pictures from the European Space Agency's Herschel space observatory and the Hubble telescope. More »
    03:00 PM
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    By Stephen Goldmeier

    Comment by Fuji-kun: i dunno what to think when i see these pics. it looks great but, would it look this pretty with... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • terry gilliam

    More Original Science Fiction Bites The Dust: Gilliam's Zero Theorem Scrapped

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  • Augmented Reality

    More Augmented Reality Software That Will Change the Future

    Using a new augmented reality (AR) service called Pachube, you can use your smart phone to "see" invisible environmental data about air quality and energy consumption. And we've got another amazing AR application too. More »
    02:30 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by cjgentile: Maybe this will help everyone realize that there is no global warming and the government is just trying to tax... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • Maps

    New Map Of Our Galactic Disc Reveals Where Future Stars Will Be Born

    01:42 PM
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  • Reborn

    Kiss Me Underage Deadly In New Captain America Tease

    Jailbait psychopaths and government organizations offering secret deals? It can only be the latest ploy from Marvel Comics to make sure that you'll pick up the first issue of Captain America: Reborn. More »
    01:00 PM
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    By Graeme McMillan

    Comment by Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: Heroes Actually Make Money Each Rebirth 2 Responses | Other threads

  • Monsters among us

    Public Utilities Group Confirms "Sewer Monster" Is Real, But Doesn't Know What It Is

    If you've been following the ongoing sewer monster story from North Carolina, I've got some seriously crazy news for you. First of all, the video of the throbbing poop-esque creature has been confirmed as real. But what is it? More »
    12:56 PM
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    By Annalee Newitz

    Comment by Roklimber: If this is real (I'm still skeptical), why don't someone go and take a sample - better yet, one complete... 15 Responses | Other threads

  • Alien Nation

    Will Syfy's Alien Nation Reboot Be The Next BSG?

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  • Io9 calendar

    The io9 Guide To July Science Fiction

    Of course you're interested in the future, for that is where you will be buying books, going to movies, and watching TV shows. As the summer movie season winds down, the convention season heats up in our July calendar! More »
    12:31 PM
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

    Comment by salthegeek: Who all is going to Comic Con? should we have an io9 meet up there ? 9 Responses | Other threads

  • Publishing

    F&SF's Workshop Is Part Of An Effort To Reach Out To New Writers, Says Van Gelder

    11:43 AM
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  • Feature

    Kotaku's 2009 Summer Reading List

    Summertime is here, and it's time to hit the beach, splash in the waves, and bask in the sun with a little ultra-portable gaming, courtesy of Kotaku's 2009 Summer Reading List. [Kotaku]
    11:30 AM
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by WoundedBum: Will anyone else kick out in their garden and read a book? Or will you stay inside and play games? 16 Responses | Other threads

  • Deadgirl

    Who Needs A Real Girlfriend When Your Buddies Have A Zombie Locked In The Basement?

    The first trailer that actually dives into the sick undead rape story Deadgirl is out. We've discussed the implications of zombie feminism and Deadgirl before, but this is the first trailer that truly shows the teen experimentation gone horribly wrong. More »
    11:19 AM
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    By Meredith Woerner

    Comment by gryftir: Wow... that post failed... Anyway the above reminds me of another movie trailer+ Watch video Remember when just having normal sex got... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • Defying Gravity

    Ron Livingston's Astronaut Soap Opera Has Lift-Off

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  • Book Deals

    Bloggers Save The World From A Zombie Uprising

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  • he-man

    Bollywood He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: Absolutely Terrifying

    Playing over and over in our minds, like some kind of fever dream, is this clip from the Bollywood He-Man musical. Reminder: What can be seen, can't be unseen. Thanks to Topless Robot for finding this bonkers clip.
    09:30 AM
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    By Meredith Woerner

    Comment by Belabras: Which toy was the cigarette smoking suit guy? 4 Responses | Other threads

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