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ScienceSpace & SpaceflightUnusually Massive Flare From Nearby Star a Bad Sign for Alien Life
Proxima Centauri—the nearest star to our own—has produced one of the most powerful flares on record. The observation is potential evidence that red dwarfs, though plentiful, are inhospitable to life. It lasted for just seven seconds. But during those precious seven seconds, the flare was observed by no less than nine observatories, some on the … Continued
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ScienceSpace & SpaceflightHaving Lost Its Original Atmosphere, This Freaky Planet Is Now Growing a New One
Who says you can’t lose your atmosphere to a nearby red dwarf and then grow a new one with the help of volcanic activity? This resilient planet, located 41 light-years from Earth, appears to be thriving again after a rough encounter with its host star. Exoplanet GJ 1132 b is both similar to and very … Continued
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io9Red Dwarf Is Paying Off a Story Line After Three Decades
Thirty-two years after Red Dwarf premiered on BBC Two, the show is paying off a joke made in the pilot. At least that seems to be the plan in the trailer for a new feature-length special. Red Dwarf is kind of the prototype for shows like Futurama and Avenue 5: A sometimes dark, sometimes super … Continued
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io9TelevisionBlack Adam Movie Updates, Crisis on Infinite Earths Teases, and More
John Boyega has joined a new sci-fi caper at Netflix. The Doctor Strange sequel may have found a writer. Patton Oswalt has a mystery part to play in The Boys’ return. Filming is about to begin on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Plus, what’s to come on Supernatural, Supergirl, and Batwoman, and Riverdale gets … Continued
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ScienceSpace & SpaceflightHow Did This Tiny Little Star Make Such a Big Sparkle?
Scientists spotted a superflare larger than some of the hugest solar storms on record—from what seems to be a tiny, almost Jupiter-sized star. The Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS), a sky-surveying telescope in Chile, first detected the flare on August 13, 2017. Not only is it the second-largest observed flare to come from a star … Continued
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ScienceSpace & SpaceflightScientists Spot Tantalizing New Super-Earth Around Nearby Star
Scientists have spotted strong evidence of a super-Earth orbiting the second-closest star system to the Sun, according to new research. The evidence consists of a slight repeating change to the light from Barnard’s star, a small star 5.9 light-years away. The data suggests the presence of a cold planet at least 3.2 times heavier than … Continued
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io9TelevisionOne Major Suicide Squad Villain Won’t Be in Justice League After All
Adam Driver discusses the tonal shift of Episode VIII. A live-action Marvel star will be showing up in one of the animated series soon. Plus, new footage from the final season of The Vampire Diaries, and tons of new pictures from Gotham and Assassin’s Creed. To me, my spoilers! Justice League Reports emerged yesterday that … Continued
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io9TelevisionHuge, Crazy Rumors About the Comic Book Cast of Spider-Man Homecoming
Thor and Loki are in a peculiar locale in new Thor: Ragnarok set footage. The Flash casts a former Teen Titan-turned-villain. Charlie Cox talks about Daredevil’s journey in Defenders. Plus, new pictures from Luke Cage and Red Dwarf, and even more American Horror Story teasers. To me, my Spoilers! Spider-Man: Homecoming A supposed cast list … Continued
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io9Another Familiar Face Returns In The Next Season Of Doctor Who
See a Mad Max: Fury Road featurette, and discover who’s shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII. Red Dwarf is officially back! Vince Gilligan won’t return for the X-Files revival. The Flash teases even more Grodd action. Plus, what’s to come on Vampire Diaries, Agents of SHIELD and Gotham. Spoilers Get! Top image: Doctor Who. Star Wars: … Continued
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10 TV Episodes That Everybody Pretends Never Happened
Science fiction and fantasy television has produced plenty of bizarre or terrible episodes. But sometimes, an episode isn’t just bad, it’s world-breaking — because it introduces plot holes or character traits that would kill a show. Here are 10 episodes that everybody had to pretend just didn’t happen. (Two of which are really, really good.) … Continued
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io9When, exactly, will we get new Red Dwarf episodes?
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige puts to rest casting rumors for Ant-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy and also hints at the new Marvel characters getting movies. And there are new images from Sleepy Hollow, Being Human, and American Horror Story. Spoilers now! Top image: Sleepy Hollow. Ant-Man Marvel Studios head, Kevin Feige, shot down … Continued
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The Most Absurd Courtroom Scenes from Science Fiction and Fantasy TV
There’s a reason so many science fiction and fantasy shows feature trials. Legal battles can be used as an allegory, or a way to expose important issues. But sometimes, these stories just go off the deep end. Here are the most ridiculous trials from science fiction and fantasy television. Both writers and viewers love a … Continued
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io9Pranks from science fiction and fantasy that teach Very Special Lessons
Pranks can do more than provide a little comic relief. They can teach important lessons. Like, “Don’t take yourself too seriously.” Or “Here’s a taste of your own medicine.” Or “I’m a dick.” Here are pranks from science fiction and fantasy, some of which say something of value and some of the “I’m a dick” … Continued
