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How Immersive Experiences Like Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Push Entertainment Limits
Niche interactive activations are now more mainstream than ever before—and the result is an uphill battle of art vs. profit. Things don’t always work out in the long run, as seen with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, but still create some of the most incredible forms of art you’ll ever be able to experience and be…
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Ancient Egyptians Tried to Surgically Treat Cancer, Study Finds
Humans have been waging war against cancer longer than assumed, new research suggests. Scientists have discovered archaeological evidence that ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove cancerous lesions, pushing the practice back to over 4,000 years ago. Previous research has found compelling evidence that medical practitioners in ancient Egypt accurately described certain types of cancer, even…
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Just Look Inside This Gorgeous Star Wars Picture Book
Earlier this year, io9 brought you the news that Princess and the Scoundrel writer Beth Revis was teaming up with artist Sophie Li for a brand new Star Wars picture book inspired by the early events of the novel, setting the stage for Han Solo and Leia Organa’s wedding on Endor. Now, we can give…
