India's Sacred Groves Are Disappearing, Taking Biodiversity and Culture With Them
Past the outskirts of Kochi, a teeming south Indian city of 2.1 million, it’s possible to walk a few short minutes and enter another world. Under a leafy green canopy a 90-minute drive from the city’s busy downtown core, the screech of motorcycle engines is slowly replaced by the trilling of birds. The air is cooler…
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Here's The Main Problem With Tesla's Supercharger Network
For all the crap we give Tesla, they rightfully deserve to be lauded for the Supercharger network of fast-charging stations. You want to drive across the country in your electric car? Easy peasy, thanks to the ability to quick charge up to about an 80% tank of electron juice in about 20 minutes. Unless you and some of…
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Bluetooth Is Good Now
It was nearly a decade ago, when a pretty blue gadget arrived in my mailbox and fundamentally changed my understanding of wireless technology. The gadget was a Jawbone Jambox—arguably the first popular Bluetooth speaker—that let me play music from my phone from across my backyard. Like most Bluetooth contraptions at…
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What to Buy Instead of a Fitbit
Since Google bought Fitbit, people seem to have fallen into one of two categories: Those who don’t care at all about the privacy implications, and those very much do. For the latter, it means this holiday season is a good chance to jump on sales and buy a replacement smartwatch or tracker. But which one?
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Is This Tesla's Best Electric Carb?
More people seem to like Tesla’s divisive Cybertruck design when it’s a pile of mashed potatoes instead of some low-poly, PlayStation 2 game asset brought to life.
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For Black Friday, Strikers Across Europe Demand Amazon Improve Working Conditions
Amazon workers and union members in Spain, Germany, and the U.K. went on strike this Black Friday—one of the busiest shopping days of the year for the retail giant—to protest for better pay and improved conditions at the company’s warehouses, which have previously been described by U.K. and U.S. officials as some of…
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Eruption of Indonesian Volcano in 2018 Generated a Tsunami at Least 330 Feet High
The eruption of Anak Krakatoa in 2018 produced a tsunami that, for a short while, was somewhere between 330 to 492 feet tall, according to new research. Had the Indonesian shoreline been closer to the volcano, this disaster would’ve been much worse.
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Scott Snyder Says the Justice League's Biggest Battle Is Having Faith in Human Nature
Scott Snyder’s pen is no stranger to most of your favorite DC characters and some of the publisher’s biggest cosmic events. Take Justice League as of late— reality is slowly eating away at the fringes of the universe. The source wall has a big ol’ hole in it after the events of Metal. Planets are being torn apart. The…
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Toxic Coastal Fog Linked to Dangerously High Levels of Mercury in Mountain Lions
An unlikely culprit is being blamed for elevated mercury levels found in mountain lions living along the California coast: marine fog.
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Freshen Up Your Board Game Collection With Catan, Pandemic, 7 Wonders, and More During This One-Day Amazon Sale
Environmental Organizers Aren't Just Fighting the Climate Crisis, They're Fighting to Unionize
Behind every climate strike, airport sit-in, or pipeline shutdown is a group of hard-working individuals who’ve made it their life’s mission to save the world. Some organizers are employed full-time by major environmental organizations; others may be contractors. Either way, they can attest that the work is never…
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Found Frozen and Almost Perfectly Preserved in Permafrost, this 18,000-Year-Old Puppy Could Be a Huge Deal
The DNA of an exquisitely preserved puppy found in Siberia doesn’t appear to fit the profile of a dog or a wolf, which means the specimen might be something in between.
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The Best Black Friday Gaming & Media Deals [Updating]
Black Friday is one of the best times of year to get a new game console, pick up a game that’s been on your wish list, or score some discounted gift cards for your favorite media services. We’ll be collecting all of the best deals in this space below through the entire holiday weekend, so it’s game on. Stay tuned,…
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Scientists Recreated Volcanic Lightning by Blasting Ash Out of a Cannon
There is nothing on Earth quite like volcanic lightning. Witnessing chaotic towers of tumbling ash emerge from an explosive convulsion at the apex of a mountain is already jaw-dropping enough. The emergence of purplish daggers of light shooting out from that column, however, elevates it to something more otherworldly.
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Robot Santas, Ranked
As traditionally depicted, Santa Claus is a kind of cult leader who runs an enormous factory using slave labor and stolen IP to churn out knockoffs of the latest products. He’s basically Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Jack Ma, and Jeff Bezos rolled into one. Which is to say, he should be regulated or put in prison.
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Password Managers Are Actually a Really Good Gift
The holidays are nearly here, and that means you may be scraping up loose change in your sofa cushions for any gift-giving you plan to be doing this season. But the best gift you can give your loved ones this year—be they friends, family, or secret Santa pals—is a password manager.
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Save the Whales—But Actually
Environmentalists have been demanding that we save the whales for decades. The phrase has been printed ad nauseam on so many buttons and t-shirts and bumper stickers that it’s practically a joke.
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Why Sharing Your Disney+ or Netflix Password Is a Bad Idea
It can be tempting to share your various service logins with a pal, especially because they ain’t getting any cheaper. But you might think twice before handing those Netflix or Disney+ credentials over to a friend—particularly if your password and account protection protocols are lax.
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Does New Rise of Skywalker Behind-the-Scenes Footage Reveal a Surprise Return?
J.J. Abrams discusses The Last Jedi’s influence on the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga. Mike Flanagan is dying to pitch a new Nightmare on Elm Street. Scarlett Johansson appreciates how the new Black Widow movie will handle trauma. Plus, what’s to come on Supergirl’s midseason finale. To me, my spoilers!
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Why Did the Sloth Cross the Road? To Pose For This Year's ‘Capturing Ecology’ Photo Contest
The British Ecological Society has announced the winners of its annual ecology-themed photo competition. From boas, birds, and birches, through to a three-toed sloth trying to cross the road, this year’s crop is a wondrous celebration of our planet’s remarkable diversity.
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Don't Buy Anyone a Ring Camera
There’s a chance you had never heard of Ring cameras before Amazon bought the company for as much as $1.8 billion last year. It’s possible that Ring still wasn’t on your radar earlier this year, when reports emerged that the home security giant had partnered with scores of police departments, funneling videos and user…
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Reminder: Netflix Is Losing Support on Some Devices on December 1
Consider this a gentle reminder that some older devices are losing support for Netflix on December 1, including select Roku, Samsung, and Vizio units.
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TikTok User Suspended Following Viral Videos Blasting China Rejects Company's Apology
TikTok issued a formal apology this week to a U.S. teenager whose account was suspended after she posted several viral videos disguised as make-up tutorials that sharply critiqued China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims. The popular video-based social network, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance though purportedly operated…
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Take An Extra $40 Off NBA 2K20 and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Xbox One S and One X Bundles
Xbox One S 1TB NBA 2K20 Bundle | $159 | Amazon | Clip coupon on page
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Xbox One S 1TB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Bundle | $159 | Amazon | Clip coupon on page
Xbox One S 1TB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Bundle | $309 | Amazon | Clip coupon on page
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Lego Will Use AI and Motion Tracking To Turn Guests Into Minifigures at Its New York Theme Park
Have you ever dreamed of turning yourself into an inch-tall plastic figure who can’t bend their arms or legs, and must interact with the world using a pair of lobster-like claw hands? Lego’s new theme park, opening next year in New York, will make that dream a reality using sophisticated motion tracking and neural…
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Star Wars Babies, Ranked
The arrival of The Mandalorian’s shocking true star, Baby Yoda, has sent the internet into a flurry of wild speculation and rampant desire for merchandise, as any good baby should. But baby Yoda isn’t Star Wars’ first go at the infant rodeo—can he compete with the cutest the galaxy has to offer?
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These LG TVs, Starting at $1,997, Come With a Free Xbox
LG OLED55E9PUA 55" E9 4K HDR OLED Glass Smart TV w/ Xbox One S | $1,997 | Amazon
LG OLED65E9PUA 65" E9 4K HDR OLED Glass Smart TV w/ Xbox One S | $2,997 | Amazon
LG OLED77C9PUB 77" C9 4K HDR Smart OLED TV w/ Xbox One X | 4,997 | Amazon
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Meet Hector
Earth is the best planet, hands down. You should need no reminding of this, but on the off chance you do, allow me to introduce you to Hector. That’s him in the satellite imagery above.
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The Nerd's Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in December
You can get comprehensive lists of everything coming to streaming services anywhere. But half of those titles you don’t care about, and the other half are terrible. Where’s the good stuff? io9 is here to help.
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Gigantic Dust Towers on Mars Could Explain How the Red Planet Lost its Water
Sprawling towers of dust can reach heights of 50 miles during global-scale dust storms on Mars, according to new research. Acting like a space elevator, the phenomenon might explain how water escaped from the Red Planet during its ancient past.
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The New Avengers VR Game Is Fun, If Inconsequential
A common critique of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that many of its entries can feel like forgettable fluff: fine and fun in the moment, but will immediately vacate your head the minute those post-credit-scenes stop rolling. Avengers: Damage Control might come in an interesting format, but it would do little to…
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The Best Black Friday Home Deals [Updating]
Home is where the heart is where you’ll find some killer deals. You’ve reached our Black Friday deals hub for all things home, including all the smart home gear your house can handle, plus furniture, kitchen accessories, tools, and more. Stay tuned, we’ll be updating this post as deals go live, and throughout the…
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New Findings Show a Surprising Way Black Holes Could Affect Star Formation
Somewhere in the distant universe nearly 10 billion light years from Earth, an enormous black hole is spewing a powerful jet of energy that might be turbocharging star formation in galaxies a million light years from the source.
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A Former NASA Engineer and an Ex-Toy Designer Made a Steerable Bowling Ball That Always Gets Strikes
Mark Rober, a former NASA JPL engineer, recently teamed up with James Bruton, an ex-toy designer and all-around expert hacker, to become two of the world’s most talented bowlers. But instead of spending years practising and honing their skills, they turned to science and engineering to cleverly hack a bowling ball to…
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E.T. and the Real, Grown-Up Elliott Reunite…in a Commercial?
When you woke up this morning, we bet you didn’t expect to see an official E.T. sequel—but that’s kind of what’s happened, just in a slightly unconventional, very commercial way.
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Your Next Car Will Be Watching You More Than It's Watching the Road
When you think of artificial intelligence and cars, the first thing that likely comes to mind is ambitious self-driving vehicle projects of tech giants like Google, Uber, and probably Apple. Most of these companies are leveraging AI to create cars that can understand their environments and navigate roads under…
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The Top 10 Best Deals of Black Friday [Updating]
We’ve seen a lot of incredible deals during Black Friday, but these were our ten favorites today.
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Why This Climate Activist Is Fasting on Thanksgiving
Eric Tien’s favorite dish at Thanksgiving is one his dad makes.
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The Best Black Friday Tech Deals [Updating]
Welcome to our hub for all of the best Black Friday deals in the world of tech! Speakers, TVs, headphones, laptops, tablets, battery packs <deep breath> cameras, storage devices, sound bars, wearables...you’ll find it all here. Stay tuned, we’ll be updating this post as deals go live, and throughout the holiday…
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What Pop Culture Are You Thankful for This Year?
Thanksgiving is almost upon us in the United States. A time to reflect on all the good things we have in life. Usually, this means health, family, friends, and maybe even food. But don’t forget the other things that bring you joy—mainly, mountains of popular culture.
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Is Almost Too Alien for Its Own Good
Disney’s Star Wars land is unlike anything else at its plethora of theme parks across the world. It doesn’t feel like you’re in a theme park, even as people queue across the courtyards of Batuu for a chance to get to fly the Millennium Falcon. But as fascinatingly unique as that is, it already feels like it’s going to…
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The Inventory's 2019 Gadget Gift Guide
A well-gifted gadget isn’t just a futuristic toy. A good piece of tech can make someone’s life easier, or even save them money in the long run. Here’s the best tech you can give this year.
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PG&E Fails to Have Law Holding It Liable for Billions in Wildfire Damages Thrown Out
California’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric, was burned by the courts in an attempt to reduce its liabilities from wildfires in 2017 and 2018 linked to its faulty electrical grid on Wednesday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
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The System For .gov Domains Is an Open Target for Fraudsters
You’d think it would be hard to talk the federal government into giving you some random town’s .gov email address. You’d hope the process would be rigorous. But as one hacker explained to security researcher Brian Krebs, securing a government-endorsed top-level domain is actually frighteningly easy.
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The Expanse Season 4 Is Almost Here, So Here's a Crash Course on Where the Sci-Fi Standout Left Off
The Expanse premieres its fourth season (thank you, Amazon) on December 13, which means you technically still have time to re-watch seasons one through three. But if you don’t have several dozen spare hours between now and next Friday, we’ve got a handy primer to remind you of exactly where things stand.
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