Tag: io9

Why It’s A Mistake To Call ISIL/ISIS “Medieval”

Let’s start with: too much tech for the Middle Ages.
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George Takei narrates award-winning short

Eoin Duffy’s “The Missing Scarf” is a long-awaited achievement.

Legend Of Korra Book 4 Trailer Reveals Korra’s Life Three Years Later

Watch trailer at io9.

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India Reaches Mars With Mangalyaan’s Safe Arrival

This is very cool news.

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Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) mission engineers after Mangalyaan’s successful launch on a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket. Approximately 20% of ISRO employees, and 10% of their engineers, are women. Image credit: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Artist’s concept of Mangalyaan’s orbital insertion around Mars. Image credit: ISRO

Let’s Call These *Afternoon* News & Spoilers

Chloe Bennet, Lyndie Greenwood, and others dish on their shows.

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​Syfy’s “High Moon” Makes “Sharknado” Look Like A Serious Docudrama

What’s going on, Syfy?

Viv Leacock, Constance Wu, & Dana Davis will appear in the made-for-TV movie.

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Viv Leacock

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Constance Wu

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The Greatest Black Women In Superhero Comics (Who Aren’t Storm)

Once again, we learn something from io9.

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Crowdfund the translation of new Science Fiction from China, and more!

Read about it here!

Check out the project’s Kickstarter campaign page here.

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“Extant” Finally Figures Out How To Tell A Mystery Story

io9’s Lauren Davis begrudgingly gives Extant some props.

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The Islamic Roots of Science Fiction

Sci fi and fantasy texts found in both ancient and modern Islam.
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Cover detail of Hayy ibn Yaqdhan by Ibn Tufail