Russia Scientists resurrect worms 42,000 years after they froze in Siberia Worms extracted from Russian permafrost with a radiocarbon age of up to 42,000 years have come back to life, according to scientists in the US and Moscow. 27/07/2018
Cinema Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' re-released Warner Bros says the re-release is a close to Kubrick's original vision as possible with no digital tricks or remastered effects 03/04/2018
Cinema Spielberg's Ready Player One The director says his latest film harks back to his earlier blockbusters 27/03/2018
no comment Puppets from "Isle of Dogs" go on display in London An exhibition presenting the puppets and the set of "Isle of Dogs", the latest film of U.S. director Wes Anderson, opened on Friday (March 23) in London. 25/03/2018
world news Learn Klingon: Duolingo launches course on Star Trek language Euronews speaks with the men behind a new Klingon language course. 15/03/2018
Cinema New Star Wars trilogy announced Plans are afoot to explore hidden corners of the galaxy… … at least on screen. Even as fans prepare for the release of “The Last Jedi” in 10/11/2017
United Kingdom Fans delighted with Pullman's return & "La Belle Sauvage" After a 17-year interval Philip Pullman has returned to the themes and lead heroine that made his name with the first instalment of the "Book of Dust" trilogy. 23/10/2017
Cinema New Star Wars trailer teased ahead of Christmas release An all-new trailer for the latest episode in the Star Wars saga has been released. 10/10/2017
USA "Blade Runner 2049" stutters in opening US weekend The "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner 2049", has had a disappointing opening weekend at the US box office. 08/10/2017
USA Blade Runner 2049 takes story forward in style Denis Villeneuve's sequel to the Ridley Scott classic, 'Blade Runner 2049', respects original's vision while developing story. 04/10/2017
USA Star Trek Discovery returns to where no-one has gone before The most eagerly-awaited televison event of the year has taken place, the return of Star Trek. 26/09/2017
Cinema Besson's new sci-fi movie "Valerian" has its European premier in London. Luc Besson says he's optimistic about the success of his new sci-fi movie "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" in Europe, despite flopping at its opening weekend in the US. 25/07/2017
Cinema Prepare for war for the Planet of the Apes Conclusion of simian trilogy promises spectacular special effects and dark drama 27/06/2017
Cinema Transformers: The Last Knight premieres in China Transformers is back. The Last Knight, the fifth film in the series, will be director Michael Bay's last in the franchise. 14/06/2017
Sci-tech Five hundred years of robots at the British Science Museum A new exhibit at London’s Science Museum traces five-hundred years of robotic development, from early clockwork-automation – such as the impressive Silver Swann from 1773- to interactive… 09/02/2017
USA White House's 'Alternative facts' boosts sales of Orwell's 1984 A link has been established between skyrocketing sales of George Orwell's _1984_ and the propogation of 'alternative facts' from Trump's press secretary 25/01/2017
Cinema Fans in Mexico get a taste of new 'Star Wars' Star Wars fans were treated to the first twenty minutes of the franchise’s latest movie, ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’, at a special event in Mexico City. 28/11/2016
United Kingdom Star Wars firm fined £1.6m over 'Hans Solo' accident A British film production company involved in making the latest Star Wars film has been fined £1. 13/10/2016
Cinema Morgan, a sci-fi thriller about a humanoid gone bad Luke Scott, son of famed director Ridley, makes his directorial debut in the sci-fi thriller Morgan, about a humanoid gone bad. 07/09/2016
Culture 'Star Wars' score gets cool hologram vinyl Star Wars fans, rejoice: John Williams’ score for the latest episode, ‘The Force Awakens,’ has received a unique treatment thanks to a holographic… 08/08/2016
Cinema Benedict Cumberbatch plays Dr Strange Doctor Strange', no love at the end of this one, follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, learns the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and altern 26/07/2016
Cinema 'Equals' - a world without emotions Futuristic love story “Equals” is set in a world where humans are genetically modified not to feel emotions – and those who do feel them are persecuted and… 19/07/2016
Cinema Star Trek goes boldly Beyond in its 50th anniversary odyssey The crew of the USS Enterprise are back for more space adventures in Star Trek Beyond, the latest episode in the film franchise of the popular sci-fi series that marks its 50th anniversary this… 13/07/2016
Cinema Gnomon School of Visual Effects shaping the future of Hollywood Visual effects and animation are arguably the true stars of the box office nowadays. 07/07/2016
