This gene therapy involves introducing a genetically modified virus (pictured above) into the brain to stimulate the production of dopamine, which is low in people suffering from alcohol addiction. A new study in primates suggests that a novel gene therapy…
(Image credit: Qi Yang/Getty Images) The next step in the evolution of the Internet could be digital transmission of tactile sensations, which could change remote surgery and open up a whole new era of online gaming. Scientists have developed a…
(Image credit: Shutterstock) Your pupils may be capable of counting… sort of. Recent research suggests that a person’s pupil size can change depending on the number of objects they see in their visual field. Pupils are holes in the center…
Three impressive ice caps located on three separate islands of the Severnaya Zemlya archipelago. (Photo credit: NASA Earth Observatory/Landsat/Joshua Stevens) This stunning satellite image shows three lifeless islands in the Russian Arctic, offering a unique glimpse of the vibrant concentric…
Vultures feed on dead animals, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Photo by Cavan Images/Getty Images) Name: Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) Habitat: from southern Canada to the very south of South America. What it eats: The remains of dead animals.…
How knowledgeable are you about the history of our space missions? (Image credit: Alones Creative/Getty Images) For over 60