io9: We Come From the Future

Hosted by Annalee Newitz and Esther Inglis-Arkell.

io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today. Annalee Newitz, editor in chief of io9, and Esther Inglis Arkell, io9 writer, cover science fiction and science fact in a studio format with segments including... Read More

Science Ruins Everything

Friday, August 24th, 2012 – running time 09:48

Has science ruined dinosaurs, ray guns, and UFOs? Esther and Annalee explain all the ways science has ruined our favorite things with facts. Plus they light things on fire and teach you how to make smoke by rubbing your fingers together.

Has science ruined dinosaurs, ray guns, and UFOs? Esther and Annalee explain all the ways science has ruined our favorite things with facts. Plus they light things on fire and teach you how to make smoke by rubbing your fingers together.

How Science Ruined My Fantasies

Esther and Annalee explore how science has helped to destroy the fantasies and day dreams of millions of people who want their own time machine, disintegration pistol, FTL spaceships and dinosaurs!

00:42 | Play

Magic Smoke Fingers Trick

Esther's gonna show you how to make smoke rise from your fingers. All you need is a matchbox, cold surface, and a few matches.

03:04 | Play

Is That a UFO?

With the power of YouTube, more and more people are taking blurry video recordings of unidentified flying objects. Some people would look at that footage and think - cool! But in the spirit of the episode, we're going to look at the footage and debunk it!

07:04 | Play

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Show Title:
io9: We Come From the Future
Description:
io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today.
Categories:
Movies & Media, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Apr 13, 2012
Episodes: