The First In-Flight Movies Had a Live Orchestra

As crude as they may seem when compared to the home theater setups we enjoy in our living rooms, the in-flight entertainment options available on most flights have come a long way. Although, it’s hard not to feel a tinge of sadness that movies accompanied by live orchestras never caught on. Now that was flying…

Watch a normal dude transform into Judge Dredd in less than a minute

Admittedly, it helps to have a brilliant make-up artist and costumer designer on hand, as well as a timelapse camera. That said: damn, that’s impressive.

New Computer-Designed ‘Drug’ Prevents AIDS From Replicating

European researchers have used a computer to design small synthetic molecules capable of attacking the deadly AIDS virus where it hurts the most: its ability to produce the genetic material required for replication. It’s the first time in history this has ever been done. To date, HIV/AIDS has killed more than 28 million people worldwide.…

The congruence bias is why we all jump to conclusions and stay there

We like to think of ourselves as open-minded, but we’re not. The problem is not that, once we’ve found a solution to a problem, we refuse to think of alternatives. It’s that we don’t even realize that there are alternatives to consider. If you remember someone having a name “like Megan,” it’s going to be…

First (fuzzy) look at Amazing Spider-Man’s Rhino and Green Goblin

I have no idea why Las Vegas’ Red Rock Casino had this Amazing Spider-Man 2 poster up, but these (fuzzy, awkwardly angled) photos contain our first looks at two of the seemingly millions of bad guys in the movie. It’s after the jump, in case you consider it a spoiler (or would prefer to wait…

Controversial study linking GM corn to tumors in rats retracted

Since its publication in September 2012, a study that showed rats fed Monsanto’s glyphosate-resistant NK603 maize developed more tumors than controls has been roundly criticized for its poor experimental design and dubious statistical methods. Yesterday, the study was retracted. The retraction was initiated by the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology after the authors refused to…

The Ultimate io9 Gift Guide for 2013

Today begins the greatest adventure of all: shopping for your loved ones. (Or you could sleep in and start on Monday.) To help you lock on to the most optimal gift targets, we’ve created lists of the best DVD, book, toy and all-purpose fan presents. Here’s our complete 2013 gift guide. https://gizmodo.com/the-ultimate-motherlode-of-dvd-box-sets-that-make-aston-1469093399 https://gizmodo.com/holiday-gift-books-for-science-and-science-fiction-love-1470418763 https://gizmodo.com/all-the-toys-and-collectibles-youll-hate-to-give-away-1471349900 https://gizmodo.com/gift-ideas-for-the-10-major-species-of-science-fiction-1468441313…

​Sex ‘n Spas: The Future (And Not So Future) of In-Flight Entertainment

Careening through the air 30,000 feet above the ground in seats that get smaller every day are too cramped to recline can be a brutal experience. To help us cope, airlines have evolved sophisticated on-demand entertainment in the form of games, movies, internet, and the occasional backrub. Here’s a look at some of the ambitious…

The trailer for Japan’s Gothic Lolita Battle Bear is charmingly insane

Warning: Do not watch this video within the first hour of waking up. It will break your brain. Gothic Lolita Battle Bear is directed by Noboru Igushi, who also directed the quite mad movies Robo Geisha and The Machine Girl, although it looks like he’s topped himself here. Here’s the movie’s description from the Stockholm…

What are DC’s big plans for Aquaman?

Is another villain really being teased for Amazing Spider-Man 2? And get a look at the new Transformers, some uncanny details about the Flash will be revealed in the next Arrow, and a Fringe co-star joins the 12 Monkeys TV show. Plus, new photos from Dracula. Spoilers ahead! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Another entry from…

Scientists have found that in worms and flies, the scent of pheromones from the opposite sex speeds up the aging process and shortens life — sometimes by as much as 40%! As Ed Yong points out in his latest column, there may be a trade-off between sex and longevity. Image: Christi Gendron.

The Harsh Alien World Where Riddick Makes His Last Stand

Not exactly the vacation spot of the galaxy, is it? Check out some newly revealed concept art for this past summer’s Riddick, by artist Vance Kovacs, showing the desolate world where Riddick is marooned. And check out more art, including Riddick’s jet motorcycle and a sweet glider! To see more of Kovacs’ artworks, plus a…

Unbelievable Photos of the Most Challenging Structural Relocations Ever

And you thought your last move was difficult. The process of moving a large building, from a mansion to a railway station, from one location to another is a major engineering challenge. Here are some eye-popping photos of massive structures in transit. Top image: Don Bowers/Island Free Press. House Moving Day in Winfield, Kansas, 1870s…

Who’s the best space pilot in any universe?

Every spaceship has a captain, who shouts orders, and a security officer, who makes you feel secure. But who keeps the damn thing pointed in the right direction? The gorram pilot! Who’s the best pilot in any science fiction show, movie, or book series? Please include a picture, clip or book cover for your chosen…

The Ultimate Collection of Science Fiction Pin-Up Art [NSFW]

We love pin-up art for the same reason we love burlesque. They’re sexy flights of fancy, lifted up by playfulness. So it makes sense that there’s so much great science-fiction-themed pin-up art out there. Here’s our ultimate motherlode of pin-up art to be thankful for. Warning: A few of these images are definitely NSFW. Top…

Researchers from MIT have developed a camera that can take pictures in almost total darkness. It works by mathematically reconstructing 3D images from single photons reflected from dimly lit objects. The achievement could result in stealthy spy cameras, or treat eyes that are easily damaged by excess light. Image: Ahmed Kirmani/MIT

Once we start geohacking, we won’t be able to stop

Desperate times call for desperate measures, which is why geoengineering could save the world from the catastrophic effects of climate change. But a new study suggests that once we get started we won’t be able to stop — and that a sudden halt to our geoengineering efforts could be worse than never doing it in…

Feel like a fraud? You might have Impostor Syndrome.

Ever feel like you’re faking it, in spite of your successes, and that you’re on the verge of being outed as a phony, undeserving of praise, promotion or recognition? Sounds like you might be suffering from a case of Impostor Syndrome. Here’s why you should ignore that voice of doubt inside your head. Top photo…

Vizio 55″ 1080p 120Hz Smart LED $480 [Already gone]

Here’s a 55″ LED 120Hz TV with Netflix on it for under $500. This is the TV bargain you’re looking for this year, and no lines. [Amazon] The Best Black Friday Deals The Best Black Friday Gaming Deals Follow Gizmodo Deals on Twitter to never miss a deal. Get in touch with Shane Roberts on…

Why would we evolve to poop in the same place as our friends?

Humans aren’t the only creatures who share communal toilets — many mammals do this. In fact, new research shows this behavior was an ancient evolutionary development. Scientists have discovered a large, rhino-like reptile defecated in “communal latrines” some 240 million years ago. Image above: Artistic recreation of the ancient reptiles, dicynodonts, using their communal latrine.…