Gaze in Wonder at These Stunning Views of the Cosmos
The cosmos is a hostile but beautiful place; from Earth, its phenomena—from our Sun and the aurorae it generates to nebulae and distant galaxies—are worth capturing....
Are corporations too influential?
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. This week, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about how...
Mosquitos Carrying Malaria Found in Florida
A few mosquitos in Florida have tested positive for the the parasite that causes malaria. The finding follows multiple confirmed human cases of the disease—four in...
The Best Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Streaming in July 2023
Let’s get streaming! Welcome to io9’s latest edition of the Nerd’s Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving...
Dolphin Moms Use Baby Talk Around Their Calves, New Research Suggests
It looks like baby talk isn’t just for humans. New research this week suggests that dolphin mothers also adopt a higher-pitched tone during certain forms of...
FTC finally proposes ban on fake reviews
The FTC has proposed a new rule banning numerous forms of fake reviews online, from outright fabricated ones to those that are sketchily repurposed or secretly...
Apple TV+’s Alien Invasion Continues in August
Apple TV+ viewers are in for a busy summer of sci-fi. In addition to Silo, which just wrapped its first season and was renewed for another,...
Is Sleeping on Your Left Side or Right Side Better?
When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, you might have wondered if your sleeping position matters. Spoiler alert: it matters a lot. But for...
Secretive hardware startup Humane’s first product is the Ai Pin
Humane, the startup launched by ex-Apple design and engineering duo Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, today revealed details about its first product: The Humane Ai Pin....
Dylan Mulvaney Speaks Out Against Bud Light for Lack of Support
Dylan Mulvaney, a trans influencer who was sponsored by Bud Light for two Instagram posts, is speaking out after receiving hate mail and threats while reportedly...
