Scientists have found completely new virus-like entities called "obelisks" hiding in human bodies. The "crazy" new life form is a circular fragment of genetic material that contains one or two genes ...

Jamie Lloyd’s production of The Tempest – such stuff as dreams are made on. The Tempest, set on a magical island, is one of William Shakespeare’s most complex and captivating works. First ...

The discovery of Obelisks inside the human body may sound like science fiction, but it’s very real. These mysterious RNA-based organisms could hold the key to understanding life itself.

Scientists have discovered astonishing microbial diversity deep beneath Earth's surface, which could have implications in the hunt for life on Mars. The study, published in Science Advances ...

Of all the series most ripe for a virtual reality adaptation, few have greater potential than Alien. I mean, who aside from Ellen Ripley herself wouldn’t want to experience the thrill of being ...

The family of a B.C. man with bipolar disorder and chronic back pain is suing the federal and provincial governments after he allegedly used a day pass from hospital to end his life with medical ...

A leading group of scientists has said research aimed at developing synthetic 'mirror' bacteria should be halted because it could pose an existential threat to humanity. The coalition of 38 ...

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It seems that we are completely alone in the universe. But simple reasoning suggests that there should be an abundance of alien civilizations. Maybe they're all out there, but they are keeping ...

Alien: Rogue Incursion is one of the better survival horror VR games I’ve played, with a superb setting that's let down by monsters that are scary in not quite the right ways. Why you can trust ...

The odd atmosphere of a fledgling exoplanet is causing astronomers to question leading theories of how planets form. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...