The amount of alcohol you consume might be biologically dictated and influenced by the expression of the gene named AUTS2.

A DISTORTED, yet “real” image of our planet has been released by the European Space Agency (ESA).

Dr Geraldine Thomas has extensive experience in studying health risks of radiation accidents.

LONDON’S FAMOUS Natural History Museum has decided to return 138 pieces of ancient human skeletal remains to the indigenous community of aboriginals.

AFTER 38 successful missions, Nasa’s oldest space shuttle Discovery ascended towards space for the last time on Thursday. On its final mission STS-133, it carries six astronauts, brand new modules and lots of supplies to the orbiting space laboratory: International Space Station (ISS).

The results of yet another study by North American scientists propose the use of cannabis ingredient — THC to improve quality of life of frail cancer patients. The pilot study, designed like a phase 1 trial has shown positive results for increase in appetite, better sensory perceptions and improved protein intake in patients with advanced cancer.

In a revolutionary step, a large team of mathematicians are starting work on a “periodic table” of all the possible shapes in the universe across three, four and five dimensions. Taking inspiration from the classic periodic table of chemical elements, this table will link all these multidimensional shapes in relation to their functionality.

THE HUBBLE space telescope has zoomed into the Hanny’s Voorwerp (Hanny’s object), an unexplained space oddity, to unveil a pocket of young star clusters within it and solve other mysteries.

A vaccine formulated by combining harmless bits of the common cold virus and a cocaine-like compound has been tested positively for anti-cocaine results in mice. This vaccine creates an immune reaction as a result of which subsequent cocaine dosage is met with a rush of antibodies, which gobble up cocaine molecules before they reach the brain.

The Hubble space telescope has zoomed into the Hanny’s Voorwerp (Hanny’s object), an unexplained space oddity, to unveil a pocket of young star clusters within it and solve other mysteries.