Lauren Davis, Author at Gizmodo

Learn The ABCs Of The Twilight Zone

You’re traveling through another dimension — a dimension not only of painting and sculpture but of mind-bending imagery. Gallery 1988 is readying its latest geek-themed art show, and this promises to take us into The Twilight Zone. Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles and San Francisco has delivered plenty of art shows with science fiction themes,…

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Jewish Cosmonauts Take To The Hazy Skies

Inspired by Soviet-era technology and Jewish symbols, Derek Stenning has created a series of paintings in which retro-outfitted cosmonauts travel the skies of an industrial future. Stenning explains the unusual name for his series, Entartete Kunst Entartete Kunst is german for “Degenerate Art”, and was a term developed by Nazi theorists to describe most modern…

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Pop Art Posters Starring Mod And Minimalist Superheroes

Wolverine’s claws glisten in the moonlight. Emma Frost makes us hot for teacher. Superman plays Atlas, with the world on his shoulders. Artist RoganJosh breaks superbeings down to their essential elements, then adds his own, often humorous touch. RoganJosh’s Modern Hero series plays with the iconic imagery of superheroes and supervillains in illustrations that are…

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Greek Myths Clash With The Modern World

With Clash of the Titans getting an update, the time is perfect for Ryan Mauskopf’s humorous illustrations placing Greek mythological figures in the modern world. Too bad most gods and monsters aren’t quite ready for modern life. For this year’s junior thesis project, the School of Visual Arts asked students to transform Greek myths. Mauskopf…

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Speculative Subway Maps From Our Underground Future

Maybe putting a subway along the length of Cape Cod or Fire Island isn’t the most practical idea in the world, but that hasn’t stopped a team of speculative mapmakers from imagining how those transit lines might look. The folks at Transit Authority Figures have been mapping imaginary subway systems across the Northeastern United States,…

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12 Books to Help You Become a Superhero in the New Year

Some people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or quit smoking. But if you’ve resolved to become costumed crimefighter this year, we’re here to help, with twelve books that will mentally and physically prepare you for the superheroic life. The Government Manual for New Superheroes by Matthew David Brozik and Jacob Sager Weinstein: When…

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Classic Fairytales Get a Science Fiction Twist

Each month, Super Punch holds a geeky art contest. This month, the theme is science fiction fairytales, with entries blending the likes of Battlestar Galactica and John Carter of Mars with Snow White and The Little Mermaid. Also, be sure to check out Super Punch‘s previous contests, including Star Wars horror and science fiction nose…

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Science Fiction’s Predictions for the Year 2010

As we prepare to bid farewell to 2009, it’s only natural to wonder what 2010 will hold. Will we see amazing technologies? Discover evidence of alien life? Or begin a slide into dystopia? We look at scifi’s predictions for 2010. Alien life will be discovered in our solar system (2010: Odyssey Two by Arthur C.…

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Could a Conjoined Twin Get Away with Murder?

In a new essay Half Guilty, Nick Kam explores the legal ramifications of a thought experiment: if a conjoined twin commits murder, can the legal system punish them? Could the innocent twin be punished simply for their unusual medical condition? Kam, a third-year student at the University of San Francisco School of Law, is currently…

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Would You Agree Not to Shoot Your Best Friend’s Zombie?

General wisdom holds that, should your friend or loved one get bitten by a zombie, you should immediately apply a bullet to the head before they turn. But what if your afflicted friend would rather be undead than completely dead? Paul F. Tompkins and Mad Men’s Rich Sommer star in Sketch of the Dead, a…

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Russia May Knock an Approaching Asteroid Away from Earth

Are we on the path to a major asteroid collision? The Russian Federal Space Agency fears that the approaching asteroid Apophis could spell certain doom. And it has a plan to knock the asteroid off its current course. In 2004, astronomers identified Apophis, a 270-meter asteroid heading in our direction. Although NASA initially feared that…

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The Real, Shameful Reason We’ll Explore Saturn’s Moons

Exploring the moons of Saturn and Jupiter could show us habitable worlds, liquid water, and perhaps even alien life. But webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal suggests that the real reason we’ll visit Enceladus won’t be for scientific exploration. https://gizmodo.com/ice-volcanoes-of-enceladus-created-by-liquid-water-bene-5319853 https://gizmodo.com/scientists-say-jupiters-moon-europa-might-be-teeming-wi-5407716 [Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal via reddit]

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Iron Man Will Kick Your Ass, Thor Will Surprise You, And Doctor Who May Be Totally Out Of Left Field

Today we hear from Joe Quesada on Thor and Iron Man 2. There’s a crazy new Doctor Who rumor and wild new clip. And True Blood’s werewolf reveals all. Also, spoilers for Book of Eli, Legion, and Lost. Iron Man 2 Marvel’s Joe Quesada has seen a rough cut of the movie, and he’s unsurprisingly…

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Brooklyn’s Steampunk Bar Could Use More Clockwork

The Way Station, a newly opened bar in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights, is billing itself as the world’s first steampunk bar and live music venue. But what exactly makes the bar steampunky? Owner Andy Heidel opened the Way Station — named for the novel by Clifford D. Simak — in September, although his failure thus far…

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Superheroes Meet Dr. Seuss in Mashup Covers

Ryan Dunlavey, the illustrator behind those wonderful comic book/comic strip mashups, has added a dash of Dr. Seuss to classic superheroes. Now someone needs to start writing comic books entirely in trisyllabic meter. https://gizmodo.com/peanuts-meets-x-men-calvin-and-hobbes-meets-spider-man-5389115 [Ryan Dunlavey via Forbidden Planet]

Books & Comics Lauren Davis

Breaking Down Inception’s Dream Logic and Water Imagery

Yesterday, we showed you the second trailer for Christopher Nolan‘s dream-theft thriller Inception, jam-packed with surreal images and lots and lots of water. We give you the shot-for-shot breakdown to aid in your speculation. Spoilers ahead. https://gizmodo.com/nolan-floods-your-brain-with-dark-surrealism-in-new-inc-5435686 In today’s morning spoilers, we linked to eating class‘s analysis of the new trailer. Here’s our shot-for-shot breakdown…

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Mummified Monsters from Japan’s Temples and Shrines

In many countries, crytpid remains are objects of curiosity, relegated to tourist attractions and cryptozoology museums. But in Japan, the mummified remains of monsters and demons are often kept in Buddhist temples and out of the hands of the public. Some of these demon mummies are believed to be cursed. The demon mummy found at…

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Ambitious and Unusual Buildings That Won’t Join New York’s Skyline

Dubai isn’t the only city to see extravagant architectural projects fall by the wayside. Many of New York’s more ambitious concept buildings, including a Frank Gehry-designed museum and this sky-high series of individual townhouses, also failed to materialize this decade. https://gizmodo.com/futuristic-buildings-dubai-will-never-see-5418654 Curbed NY picked ten of their favorite buildings from this decade’s deadpool, mourning concept…

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Neil Gaiman’s Interview with the Eldritch Horror

Rarely does the Great Old One Cthulhu get to speak on his own behalf, but in Neil Gaiman‘s story I, Cthulhu, the cosmic horror gives us a unusual peek into his life, straight from his own tentacled mouth. [Tor]

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The Grandiose Decay of Abandoned Detroit

Nearly a third of Detroit’s homes are vacant, and along with the residences, the city’s stately hotels and cultural centers have been abandoned as well, falling into dramatic disrepair, their grand ruins still showing the promises of a once-booming city. Ruins of Detroit [Yves Marchand & Romain Meffre Photography via Twitter] Michigan Central Station Farwell…

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Learn The ABCs Of The Twilight Zone

Jewish Cosmonauts Take To The Hazy Skies

Pop Art Posters Starring Mod And Minimalist Superheroes

Greek Myths Clash With The Modern World

Speculative Subway Maps From Our Underground Future

12 Books to Help You Become a Superhero in the New Year

Classic Fairytales Get a Science Fiction Twist

Science Fiction’s Predictions for the Year 2010

Could a Conjoined Twin Get Away with Murder?

Would You Agree Not to Shoot Your Best Friend’s Zombie?

Russia May Knock an Approaching Asteroid Away from Earth

The Real, Shameful Reason We’ll Explore Saturn’s Moons

Iron Man Will Kick Your Ass, Thor Will Surprise You, And Doctor Who May Be Totally Out Of Left Field

Brooklyn’s Steampunk Bar Could Use More Clockwork

Superheroes Meet Dr. Seuss in Mashup Covers

Breaking Down Inception’s Dream Logic and Water Imagery

Mummified Monsters from Japan’s Temples and Shrines

Ambitious and Unusual Buildings That Won’t Join New York’s Skyline

Neil Gaiman’s Interview with the Eldritch Horror

The Grandiose Decay of Abandoned Detroit

Apple Offers Rare Olive Branch to Liquid Glass Haters

Mamdani Lifts NYC TikTok Ban for City Employees, but with Some Unusual Restrictions

Tesla Goes Ahead and Admits Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Fully Human-Controlled

School Forced to Replace Toilets After Kids Flush Vapes

‘Scream 7’ Just Won’t Stop Making Money as ‘Scream 8’ Gets Started

The Curtain Has Closed on Meta’s Movie Rating-Inspired Content Filters

Good News! You Can Finally Change That Ridiculous Gmail Address

ExpressVPN Just Launched ExpressAI: Your Prompts Are Now Invisible

VR Just Took Another Massive Body Blow

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset