- ScienceHealth
More People Are Inhaling Heroin, and It’s Destroying Brain Tissue
People living with opioid addiction are increasingly using the inhalation method to get high, warns a new review published Monday in JAMA Neurology. The technique known as “chasing the dragon,” which involves heating up heroin and inhaling its fumes through a pipe, may be safer in some ways than injection, but it comes with its … Continued
By Ed Cara - io9Television
Steven Universe Did Not Come to Play in Its Latest Stevenbomb
It’s no secret that Rebecca Sugar and the rest of the Crewniverse have known where Steven Universe was going for years. But the “Heart of the Crystal Gems” is the sort of arc that really makes you take a step back and appreciate just everything that this wonderful cartoon is doing. At its core, “Heart … Continued
- Tech NewsNews
Women Arrested for Filming Snapchat Video in Dying Hospice Patient’s Room
Last month, three women at a senior living facility in Georgia made a Snapchat video in the room of a 76-year-old woman who had a stroke, according to police. The women, who were all at the time working at the facility, reportedly titled the story “The End.” They were arrested on June 22 for allegedly … Continued
- io9
The Perplexing Legal Saga of Stan Lee Continues With Dropped Pow! Lawsuit
Two months ago amid increasingly public turmoil about his private life, Stan Lee announced he planned to sue Pow! Entertainment—the media company he co-founded in 2001—for allegedly stealing his entity. Now, that’s no longer the case, as Lee has dropped the lawsuit in the wake of other legal battles the beloved comics icon is embroiled … Continued
- EartherEnvironmental Justice
Another Court Decision Allows the Bayou Bridge Pipeline to Move Forward
The fight against the Bayou Bridge Pipeline in Louisiana isn’t looking too good. A federal district court judge had ruled back in February to halt construction of the crude oil pipeline through a sensitive wetlands region. On Friday, a federal appeals court shot that down. That case was in a bit of a limbo state. … Continued
- io9Movies
Let’s Discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp‘s Post Credit Scenes
Now that Ant-Man and the Wasp is in theaters, we have to talk about its impact on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly what’s revealed in the credits scenes. After saving Janet and curing Ava, a.k.a. the Ghost, the mid-credits scene for Ant-Man and the Wasp sees Scott go into the Quantum Realm … Continued
- Tech NewsNews
An Airline Actually Saved a Dog’s Life for Once
It’s dangerous to take your pet on an airplane. This is a lesson that Michelle Burt learned the hard way. On a recent JetBlue flight from Florida to Massachusetts, her French bulldog started to appear uncomfortable while the plane was in the air. Soon, the poor pup’s tongue was blue, and Burt knew there was … Continued
- Tech News
Hand Stitching Every Pixel in the Original Mac OS Control Panel Took This Master Crafter Six Months
Instead of a quaint “Home Sweet Home” cross-stitch pattern hanging in her living room, iOS and game developer Glenda Adams has a pixel-perfect recreation of the original Mac OS control panel, which she painstakingly hand-stitched over six months. Despite being limited to a black and white color palette, the original version of Mac OS is … Continued
- EartherExtreme Weather
The Most Powerful Storm on Earth Is Bearing Down on Japan
I think it’s time to retire Maria as a name for any storm. The name has been wiped from the hurricane list in the Atlantic after Hurricane Maria completely upended life in the Caribbean. But it’s still on the rolls in the Pacific, where Typhoon Maria is about to make life miserable. The storm has … Continued
By Brian Kahn - io9Trailer Frenzy
In the Wonder Park Trailer, Do Talking Animals Kidnap a Bunch of People?
It’s a wonderful world, with a possible humanitarian crisis. The first teaser for Nickelodeon’s Wonder Park looks whimsical and gorgeous. But, it’s also a bit… disturbing. Seriously: Where did all these people come from? I’m gonna need to ask you a few questions, monkey. Nickelodeon has unveiled its first look at Wonder Park, a story … Continued
- Tech News
Eight Boys Have Now Been Rescued From the Flooded Thai Cave Complex
Rescue teams working in northern Thailand have pulled four more boys from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave complex, raising the total number of rescued boys to eight. After nearly two agonizing weeks in Thailand, things are starting to look brighter for the 12 trapped boys and their 25-year-old coach. Four members of the Wild … Continued
- Tech NewsNews
Timehop Hit With Worrying Breach of 21 Million Users’ Personal Data
Timehop, an app that reminds social media users about posts from their past, has disclosed that it suffered a major security breach on July 4. According to the company, 21 million users had some form of personal data stolen. Attackers were also able to retrieve access tokens that would have enabled them to view users’ … Continued
By Rhett Jones - ReviewsToys
After 60 Years, Brio Has Reinvented Its Toy Trains for the Future
Brio’s magnetic wooden trains are as iconic a toy as Lego bricks or Hot Wheels cars. Traditionally kid-powered, a few years ago electric motors were introduced to the line, but this year Brio trains are being upgraded with smart features that allow them to interact with tracks and playsets. Don’t hit the panic alarm just … Continued
- Tech NewsNews
Girl Arrested in Iran for Posting Videos of Herself Dancing on Instagram
Authorities in Iran arrested four girls and women last week for posting videos of themselves dancing on Instagram. Only one of the girls, 17-year-old gymnast Maedeh Hojabri, has been identified. State TV in Iran aired her “confession” on Friday. Instagram is one of the few Western social media sites not heavily blocked in Iran, and … Continued
By Matt Novak - io9TelevisionMorning Spoilers
New Rumors About Batgirl’s Role in the Birds of Prey Movie
Kevin Feige talks de-aging a few characters for Captain Marvel. Reshoots on the new Predator have apparently added a few sneaky references to the past films. Amy Adams is still hoping the Enchanted sequel can happen. Plus, new set footage from Jessica Jones season 3, and a secretive American Horror Story return. Spoilers now! Birds … Continued
- EartherClimate Change
We Could Have a Serious Air Conditioning Problem By Mid-Century
One day, in the not-so-far future, the Earth will be hotter. It already gets really freaking hot, but this is just the beginning. With heat becoming ever more unbearable, there’s one thing that’s certain: Air conditioners will save us all. Right? Well, not quite. A new study published recently in PLOS Medicine reminds us that lives … Continued
- Tech NewsBest of the Week
IRL Week, Nightmare Kangaroos, and What Slammed Into Uranus: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week
For the past week, we here at Gizmodo have been celebrating IRL Week: A series of stories dedicated to appreciating the remaining slice of our existence that is experienced offline. We’ve covered everything from how spray sunscreen is kind of terrible and the quiet joy of birdwatching to Airbnb horror stories and what, exactly, a … Continued
By Tom McKay - Tech NewsPrivacy and Security
Woman Exposed to Soviet-Era Nerve Agent Novichok in UK Dies
The Metropolitan Police said on Sunday that 44-year-old Dawn Sturgess, one of two more individuals exposed to the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok in the UK this week, has died. In a statement to CNN, UK Counter Terrorism official Neil Basu said that “This is shocking and tragic news. Dawn leaves behind her family, including three … Continued
By Tom McKay - Tech NewsNews
Hackers Reportedly Stole 600 Gallons of Gas From Detroit Gas Station
Police in Detroit are looking for two suspects who allegedly managed to hack a gas pump and steal over 600 gallons of gasoline, valued at about $1,800. The theft took place in the middle of the day and went on for about 90 minutes, with the gas station attendant unable to thwart the hackers. The … Continued
By AJ Dellinger - io9Movies
Logan Director James Mangold Warns That Fandom Backlash Will Push Talent Out of Genre Films
Fans nowadays are angry. Oh, are they angry. And director James Mangold is worried about the effect it’ll have on the culture industry. Taking to Twitter, Mangold (who always has interesting, if not uncontroversial, thoughts on pop culture media) shared his thoughts about the direction fandom has taken in 2018 and what the results of … Continued
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