Journal of Geek Studies

Science Fiction

September 19, 2025

When cyberpunk leaks into the timeline: megacorps, memes, and Rheinmetall as a real‑world case study

Cinema, Science Fiction, Sociology, Video Games

Cyberpunk, Memetic Discourse, Political Science, Science Fiction
March 8, 2025

Is a bone a viable weapon when combating a Rancor? Estimating the bite force of an intergalactic mega-predator

Biology, Cinema, Paleontology, Physics, Television Series

Dynamics, Fantastic Beasts, Finite element method, Science Fiction, Star Wars
December 2, 2024

Xenomorphia ex machina: the zoology and biochemistry of xenomorphs from the Alien franchise

Biology, Cinema, Horror, Zoology

Alien, Fantastic Beasts, Horror Movies / Books, Science Fiction, Taxonomy, Xenomorphs
August 15, 2023

Unleashing the Alien: a deep dive into the terrifying world of Xenomorphs in science fiction and horror

Cinema, Horror

Alien, Fantastic Beasts, Horror Movies / Books, Science Fiction, Xenomorphs
March 6, 2022

“Believe in Getter!” or “Believe in humanity!”? Getter Robo Saga as a parable of technology

Anime & Manga, Economy, Science Fiction

Getter Robo Saga, Mechas, Science Fiction, Technology
September 4, 2018

What is the answer to Life, the Universe and Everything?

Cinema, Literature, Philosophy

Science Fiction, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
January 2, 2018

The heritage futurism of Blade Runner: 2049

Archaeology, Cinema, Science Fiction

Blade Runner, Science Fiction