Sorry Trekkies, Tau Ceti Probably Doesn't Harbour Alien Life
The number of exoplanets that might harbour alien life grows every year. But astronomers now think we can check one of science fiction’s most beloved staples off the list.
The number of exoplanets that might harbour alien life grows every year. But astronomers now think we can check one of science fiction’s most beloved staples off the list.
When Higinio Ochoa wants to share a batch of new code with his boss, he has to post it on paper because he's a convicted hacker, and his punishment is that he is not allowed to use the internet.
The most amazing Hubble Space Telescope fly-through yet defies belief. It’s a 3D fly-through of the nebula Gum 29 with the stunning star cluster Westerlund 2 in the middle and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Read More >>
If you work at a cinema here in the UK, there’s never been a better time to go pirate hunting.
Researchers have just hijacked a teleoperated surgical robot, demonstrating major security weaknesses in the machines that may eventually replace a surgeon’s hands.
It may not fool the discerning tech junkie, but if you’re hoping impress your girlfriend’s parents with how much money you (once) had, who knows?
It’s so spectacular that it’s playing home to several upcoming blockbusters, including this summer’s Pan, and others the force compels us not to disclose. We hiked through the Vietnamese jungle to explore it.
When it comes to life-and-death predictions of agriculture in Africa, systems are woefully inadequate and the only hope is space.
Tragedy struck the world when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Kathmandu, Nepal yesterday morning. These are some photos of the devastation it has caused. Read More >>
With vaping’s great popularity comes a growing competitive offshoot, complete with contests, judges, sponsors, and spectators turning out to see who can produce the most impressive plooms.
It enables users to search for lost friends and family members by name, or share information if they’ve heard reports from someone in a disaster-affected area.
Today I found a web app called “Crystal” that promises to fix misunderstandings in emails. It’s editing this post right now.
Pepsi’s decision to replace aspartame with, oh, another chemical sweetener may be a canny PR move—but it’s really a win for widespread misinformation.
It's been more than 30 years since Apple started creating 'guided tours' for it's new products, the Apple Watch being the latest. Let's take a look at some of the highlights. Read More >>
It’s not even close. The 'original footage' from the movie looks terrible compared to the version with the colour restored.
Simply put it's to ensure drone activity is kept totally secret, but that is, in itself, a problem.
