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more about #india more comments β SJ_Edwards: Species that fill their biological niches (defined by expanding to their geographical limits, whilst still maintaining complete biological contact) al... more » Klebert L. Hall: "What will the global population look like in 15 years?" Bigger. So, like today, only worse. Or better, if you like that. -Kle. more » tetracycloide: notice how the chart only covers 100 years yet the left side has significant spikes and noise while the right side doesn't? more » OCEntertainment: So long as in 500 years we're still speaking English and Mandarin, I'm fine with it. I'll be damned if you'll be hearing Mal speak 1700 different dia... more » brett108: Well, I guess we are not going to get to the extreme population society of Robert Silverberg's "The World Inside". I wanted my 2 mile tall Urbmons, an... more » Roklimber: I really couldn't care less since we're all going to die anyway, in 2012. But, just in case we don't, there's always the soylent green solution. more » LittleDragon: I wish to present a concept to the world for consideration *clears throat* Quality not quantity. Thank you for your time and attention. more » John Hazard: It's time to stop being BFF's with Israel and start being extra nice to the folks at the call center. Also it would be nice to buy the deed to America... more » Zidel333: ...Sorry to ask the obvious, but what has this article have to do with Io9? It's not about speculative fiction, it's not about futurism, it's not abou... more » crashedpc - Haifisch: I must do my duty and eat the excess population. more » evildead1971: alright america, get humping! more » EtrnL_Frost: As horrible as I like to say it, the growth NEEDS to be stymied. I'm not speaking from an economic or whatever standpoint, but from a saturation aspe... more » FrankenPC: CHRIST! Stop reproducing already!! more » ManchuCandidate: Does it take into account the increasing imbalance among the younger generations between the sexes in both nations (more males than females)? If not ... more » iCurmudgeon: Reminds me of the pods in Logan's Run. more » -
#population
India Will Be Most Populous Country in the World in 2025
What will the global population look like in 15 years? The US Census Bureau released a study yesterday that suggests China's vast population will peak in 6 years, and India's population will surpass its size within 15 years. More » -
#spacerace
Behold The Future Of Space Exploration β An Asian Space Race
We're finally getting a new space race β between China and India, which just launched its new Moon probe, Chandrayaan-1, today. China already launched its Chang'e orbiter last year, and "today we are trying to catch them, catch that gap, bridge the gap," the director of India's space agency told Reuters. But that doesn't mean NASA is out of the picture altogether β India's rocket is carrying a couple of devices for the U.S. agency, including one to look for ice deposits in the moon's polar region. And NASA plans to launch its own orbiter next year. Click through for another couple of images of the gorgeous Chandrayaan-1. More » -
#superheroes
Nostalgia for 1970s Indian Superheroes
We all get nostalgic for the superheroes we grew up watching on TV or reading in comic books. That's why I have a soft spot in my heart for Wonder Woman and Bionic Woman. io9's Jeff VanderMeer has just posted on his blog about his own superhero nostalgia trip with 1970s comic books, featuring traditional heroes from Hindu tales. Growing up in the Fiji Islands, the little VanderMeer was lucky enough to have access to books like these (more titles pictured below), as well as Western fare like Spider-Man. More » -
#virgincomics
Post-Apocalyptic Indian Superheroes Kick Ass
Ever since Virgin Comics launched in 2006, the company has waged a not-so-stealthy campaign to create an Indian comic book tradition. Unlike Japan and the U.S., which have established manga and comic book audiences, the Asian subcontinent's comic book readers are embracing a relatively young medium. With a cash infusion from Virgin's Richard Branson, and talent drawn from India's Gotham Entertainment Group, the company has come out with some cool titles like Ramayan 3392 (pictured), a post-apocalyptic, scifi retelling of the traditional Indian story of Rama. Now Current TV has a great segment on Virgin, as well as the growing Indian comic book and animation industry, which you can check out below. More » -
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#dystopia
India's Walled Cities Resemble Neo-Victorian Enclaves of "The Diamond Age"
It's as if we're witnessing the rise of the walled cities in Neal Stephenson's novel The Diamond Age, where neo-Victorians live in isolated, nanotech splendor while other people live in cardboard boxes. This image shows the stark contrast between the slums and the mini-city called Hamilton Court in Gurgaon, India. More » -
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#mayavi
The Steel Hand Phantom Strikes In 3-D
The first ever 3-D TV show, Mayavi (Steel Hand Phantom), is spreading throughout India and winning awards in Korea. After superspy Vikram loses his hand in a covert op gone wrong, he gains a new bionic hand. Each finger has a different superpower. Learn all his finger powers, and see another pic, after the jump. More »
