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#superheroes
Where To Buy A Freeze Ray And A Spiffy New Cape
This is a rare photograph of the mystery-shrouded exterior of Brooklyn's only superhero supply store. Want to see what they have inside? More » -
#scifashion
A Sci Fashion Gift Guide: Tees, Socks, and Weirder Stuff
Your friends love science fiction, outer space, and giant monsters, but they really don't like shopping for clothes. At. All. That's why we've put together this handy gift guide to sci fashion - clothing gifts even a geek will wear! More » -
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#reproduction
Graphic Plant Sex, In Microscopic Detail
This geranium is having sex right now, before your very eyes. Those little grains of pollen clinging to the flower's stigma are competing to plunge their genetic material deep into this flower and reproduce. More » -
#event
Have We Entered The Biopolitical Age?
We're obsessed with enhancing our bodies and tuning up our brains; already, our pop culture is full of heroic, cyborg megamutants. But what does it all mean? A seminar in Irvine, CA aims to find out, by exploring "biopolitics." More » -
#conceptart
The Airships Floated Into the Ravine Silently, Sails Bulging With Wind
A ravine is a good place to drop anchor. The ship stays aloft, but her crew can scramble to the ground on rope ladders to forage. Best of all, it's protection from prying eyes. More » -
#contest
Winners Of The "Describe Your Favorite Bookstore" Contest
Over a week ago, we asked you to describe your favorite bookstore or comic book shop to win a giant box of free books from DelRey/Spectra. Now we've got our winner - and several runners-up. More » -
#defense
The Art of the Space Race
Over at Berg London, Megan Prelinger has an amazing essay about the design of advertisements for defense industry companies during the mid-twentieth century space race. Interestingly, socialist-inspired designs were used to advertise anti-commie missile systems. More » -
#heroesrecap
On Heroes, Carnies and Cockteasing Combine into Cheese
Just when you thought Heroes might have a chance of getting good again, it comes back with an episode so bad that you'll yearn for the days when Hiro time-traveled to feudal Japan. Can't Sylar just die already? More » -
#teaser
This Weekend On io9, A Mystery Will Unfold
On Saturday, find out more. And play along! More » -
#scifashion
What To Wear To Your Next Scifi Warrior Queen Cage Match [NSFW]
One of the most pressing questions for young women who are about to enter the warrior battle ring for the first time is what to wear. What goes with armor? Luckily, fashion designer Rachel Freire has the answer. More »
