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    Discodave: R.O.A.C.H. M.O.T.E.L.: Empty LA by Matt Logue. As always, empty cities are creepy. [emptyla.com] #tips more »
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  • #io9mastercontrol

    It's The io9 Redesign - Now With More Commenter Powers!

    You may have noticed that the site looks a little different today. It's day one of our latest redesign, so things may be a bit buggy. But they will also be more awesome - now we have forums and more! More »
  • #spacesavinginspace

    Tips on Organizing Your Room from the Zvezda Space Habitat

    If you've ever lived in a dorm or a small apartment, you know how hard it can be to cram in all your computers, books, and general stuff while still staying organized. This problem has reached epic engineering proportions in the International Space Station's "living quarters" on the the Zvezda Module. Three people use the 43-foot cylinder for sleeping, eating, relaxing, cleaning up, going to the bathroom, exercising, doing science experiments, and using their computers. What can you learn about space saving from people in space? Turns out there are three basic rules of organization on Zvezda that are useful on Earth, too. More »