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Reddit Sues Australia Over Teen Social Media Ban as Other Nations Consider Similar Laws

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:00
The company says the law violates teens’ political speech rights as other countries consider similar restrictions.

Mind-Bending ‘Einstein Cross’ Reveals Ultrabright Supernova From an Unthinkable Distance

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 12:55
For the first time, astronomers have captured the brilliance of a superluminous supernova via gravitational lensing.

‘Fate of the Old Republic’ Puts ‘Star Wars’ at an Incredible Crossroads

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 12:20
Which way, Jedi? Either will change the relationship between 'Star Wars' and its past forever.

You Don’t Want to Miss This Year’s Geminid Meteor Shower

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 12:05
All conditions favor a dazzling show across the skies this weekend.

Do Kwon Gets 15 Years for $40 Billion Crypto Collapse as Victims Testify to Destruction He Caused

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:55
The collapse of Terraform Labs was part of a greater deleveraging event in crypto that culminated in the fall of FTX.

Everything to Remember Before ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:20
With James Cameron's latest blockbuster on the way, it's time to refresh yourself on the world of Pandora.

Tanning Beds Are Giving Us Skin Cancer Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:00
New research highlights the unique dangers of the UV radiation provided by tanning beds.

U.S. Government Websites Are Hosting PDFs Promoting Porn and Scams

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:00
Not exactly a public service.

Oh Great, Smart Glasses That Record Everything You Say

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:31
It's just audio for now, but the Mira set an icky precedent for always-on recording in smart glasses.

‘Zootopia 2’ Has Reached $1 Billion in Record-Breaking Time

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:15
The animated Disney sequel hit the box-office milestone after just 17 days in theaters.

Sam Altman’s Eyeball-Scanning Startup Launches ‘Super App’

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:00
Want to chat with your friends? Please look into this orb.

Watch Rare Video of Orcas Teaming Up With Dolphins to Hunt Giant Salmon

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:55
The two top predators seem to be working together to track, kill, and feast on salmon, researchers say.

New Batch of Epstein Photos Include Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Segway Inventor

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:41
President Trump is in there too, but you could probably guess that by now.

Plant-Based Diets Can Work for Kids, but New Study Outlines Concerning Risks

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:25
There are several nutrients that vegan and vegetarian kids can miss out on without careful planning, a review of the evidence finds.

The Top 42 Moments From Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror TV in 2025

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:00
io9 watched a ton of TV this year—and standout scenes, shocking reveals, and sometimes entire episodes from 'Andor,' 'Dan Da Dan,' 'Pluribus,' 'Severance,' and beyond are lingering in our minds.

Hundreds of Climate Migrants Arrive in Australia, Leaving Their Sinking Island Home Behind

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 08:55
This year, thousands of Tuvaluans applied for Australia’s climate-migration visas to escape the impacts of rising sea levels.

Space Force Unveils Bizarre Names for Its Space Arsenal That Look Like Something Out of a Fantasy Novel

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 08:25
Guardians will use sharks, snakes, and mythological creatures to draw inspiration for satellites and orbital warfare.

Apple Is Gonna Have a Very Loaded 2026

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 08:20
From a foldable iPhone to a "HomePad" smart home hub, Apple has a lot of new hardware coming soon.

Amazon Plans to Sometimes, in Some Cases, Let You Download Your E-books Again

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 08:01
Maybe we can finally own the e-books we buy.

Is the Dracula Land Theme Park for Real?

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 07:30
Using AI for concept art might be cheap and easy, but it doesn't instill confidence.

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