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The universe is a deeply vexing place. Cliff charts the path that scientists have taken to arrive at our modern understanding of how it all works. He also introduces the extraordinary people seeking to break down these anomalies. Image: Doubleday/Penguin Random House Solving even one of these mysteries could unlock a new era of scientific understanding. Below is my conversation with Cliff, lightly edited for clarity. Isaac Schultz, Gizmodo: This book is your second, afterHow to Make an Apple Pie From Scratch....

The check is notable because it pre-dates Apples official founding by nearly two weeks. To remedy this, Jobs handwrote Apple Computer as the company name at the top left of the check. The fan didnt have any paper, so he gave Jobs the movie ticket to sign. Screenshot:RR Auction It sold for $14,653. Click through to see photos of all the Jobs-related memorabilia sold at the auction. News from the future, delivered to your present....

Thankfully,Ghostbusters: Frozen Empirehas a more definitive ending thanGhostbusters: Afterlife. Well discuss it all below which, of course, requires spoilers. So lets take this in order. What’s next for the Ghostbusters?Image: Sony At least we think it does. Its not explained incredibly clearly but Garraka does seem to let all the ghosts out of the unit. The implication is theres a lot of work for the Ghostbusters to do now. Could Kumail Nanjiani’s character be the next villain?...

Donald Trumps conservative social media platform, Truth Social, will become apublicly traded companyas early as next week. Truth Social has been a lifeline many times for Donald Trump, butnow more than ever. Trump would own at least 58% of the public company in this arrangement. Photo: Rokas Tenys (Shutterstock) However, board members can sign a waiver allowing Trump to exit his lockup agreement beforehand. Redditbecame the first social media company to IPO in five years this week, following Pinterest in 2019....

In the current era of spaceflight, the Moon is arguably the place to be. Were entering into a phase in which constant communication with our assets in the lunar environmentastronauts includedis becoming crucial. It aims to prevent future missions from irreversibly compromising the current condition of radio quietness. An image of the far side of the Moon obtained by the Galileo Solid State imaging system provides a vantage point of the far side of the Moon that can’t be viewed from Earth....

The Starliner spacecraft is finally ready for launch, targeting a liftoff date in May. Starliner was originally supposed to launch the crew on July 21, 2023. The company also developed a new parachute system that meets NASAs standards of safety. An uncrewed Boeing Starliner approaching the ISS on May 19, 2022.Photo: NASA Weve closed all that [paperwork], and were ready to go fly, Nappi said. The upcoming flight marks Boeings first crewed trip to the ISS....

Thefandom fashionretailer has really captured the vibe of the new show while homaging its 90s predecessor. Read the interview below, followed by a look at the collection! Sabina Graves, io9: How did the original X-Men animated series influence the collection? Image: BoxLunch ), was the first introduction to Marvel superheroes for a lot of us diehard fans. io9: Was incorporating the vibe of X-Men 97 seamless? Ramirez: Incredibly so. io9: What characters were most exciting to feature?...

Can you hear the TARDIS shifting itself into focus? And a terrifying secret thats been spanning time and space for decades. Additionally, Disney+ revealed today that Callie Cooke has joined the cast. Image: BBC/Disney+ Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. Which Oscar-Winning Actress Said No to Shawn LevysStar Wars? Plus, find out whichLast of Ussurvivor wishes they had a stronger fence.

The bad news for Boeing continues. The plane quickly routed back to the airport and landed without incident. The letter also notes that the FBI is conducting a criminal investigation, which could take time to complete. Photo: Kevin Carter (Getty Images) Boeings troubles have multiplied in myriad, sometimes surprising ways. Barnetts family hasaccused Boeing of subjecting him to ahostile work environment, which they believe led to his death. News from the future, delivered to your present....

you’re able to now pin up to three important messages in WhatsApp chats. Information such as event details or exciting news can now be pushed to a chat banner at the top. The most recently pinned message will appear in a banner at the top of your chat. The tiny bar on the left of the pinned message shows that there are a total of three messages pinned and that the third one is on display right now....

Get ready to see Todd Phillips send in the clowns in Joker: Folie a Deuxthe jukebox musical! I mean they have Lady Gaga so one would hope some original music will be in the mix. Joker: Folie a Deux from DC Studios Elseworlds is set for release October 4. Image: DC Studios Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. Colin Farrell May Go FromThe PenguintoSgt. 2hurt the third film....

Thats significantly higher than January, which saw an average of 36.4 per day. Pilots in 2023 were hit with 13,304 laser strikes in the U.S., the worst year ever recorded. There were 9,457 laser strikes reported in 2022, 9,723 in 2021, and 6,852 in 2020. A laser strike captured on video by the FBI in 2011.Gif: FBI / YouTube (Fair Use) Laser strikes are dangerous because they can distract pilots, sometimes even temporarily blinding them....

Hes found some success, but Mr. Plus: music, jokes, a costume contest, mass hypnosis, and… demons unleashed? The script also does a good job sprinkling clues to the movies last-act meltdown throughout. Late Night With the Devil hits theaters March 22; it arrives on Shudder April 19. Image: Courtesy of IFC Films and Shudder Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. Ho, Ho, Ho! Image: Courtesy of IFC Films and Shudder