Astronomer Frank Drake believes that we could contact intelligent extra-terrestrials within the next two decades, while other astronomers are generally optimistic about the possibility that life exists elsewhere.
Move over vampires. Zombies are the new 'in' monsters.
Scientists have used lasers to create false memories of pain in fruit flies.
A previously-unknown asteroid passed within 14,000km of Earth, and was detected less than a day before reaching its point of closest approach.
The UK government is considering plans to modify the Digital Economy Bill to create a position for an individual described as 'the Pirate Finder General', with far-reaching powers to investigate and punish copyright violations online.