Gigantic Amoebas Discovered in the Depths of Mariana Trench
Scientists have identified gigantic amoebas more than 6.6 miles beneath the depths of the Mariana Trench.
“Heritage Sites” In The Moon Should Be Off-Limits, No-Fly Zones – NASA
Some parts of the moon, including the Apollo 11 and Apollo 17 landing sites, will be listed by NASA as off-limits, and including ground-travel buffers and no-fly zones to safeguard its historic and scientific value.
NASA Telescopes Solve 2,000-Year-Old Supernova Puzzle
The mystery of the first documented report of star explosion, that of an ancient supernova spotted nearly 2,000 ago, has been solved by NASA space telescopes.
Temperature Exceeding 'Safe' Levels Coming: Scientists
Several parts of the world may see temperatures exceeding "safe" levels in the next two decades unless emissions of greenhouse gas are substantially reduced, climate scientists warn.
Space Travel for the Masses Now A Possibility
Travelling to space may be affordable for the massses in the near future.
German Satellite ROSAT Crashed in Sri Lanka, Myanmar or China? No One Can Tell
When defunct German satellite ROSAT crashed into the Earth, its project re-entry path included several countries in Southeast Asia. However until now, no reports have been received where exactly ROSAT fell.
New Satellite Navigation System to Rival GPS Network Launched
The European Union launched Friday its first satellite navigation system last Friday that is seen to compete with GPS network of the U. S.
China’s Interest in the Moon Linked to Mineral Mining Exploration
China is on the course to becoming the world’s space superpower and this interest could be due to the moon’s abundance of helium-3 to be used as fuel for nuclear fusion, while the moon’s raw materials could be turned into the water, oxygen, building materials and rocket fuel needed for human exploration.
Program to Make New Satellites from Recycled Space Junk Launched
Space debris can be turned into space resource when a new program that seeks to recycle still-functioning pieces of defunct satellites into usable satellite parts or even a completely new spacecraft gets into the works.
Global Warming’s Disastrous Effect: Water Levels to Continue to Rise in the Next 500 Years
Researchers have forecasted a continuous rise in water level in the coming centuries due to global warming.
A Russian Colony Could Rise in the Moon by 2030
Several research studies have revealed cave-like formations about a meter deep in the moon which scientists believe were actually entrances to a complex labyrinth of lunar tunnels.
Birth of Planet LkCa 15 b Seen by Hawaii Astronomer
The formation of the youngest plant from gas and dust was captured by a University of Hawaii astronomer Adam Kraus.
Space Tourism Soon To Be a Bullish Industry
Space tourists will soon be able to fly to suborbital space to experience moments of weightlessness and feel the thrill of seeing the Earth.
“Doomsday” Comet Elenin had passed: No Apocalypse After All
Some people panicked when soothsayers predicted that the approach of Comet Elenin would trigger catastrophic earthquakes and tsunamis, or worse, suggesting that Elenin was not a comet but a rogue planet called Nibiru that would usher in the Apocalypse.
Meteorite Impacts can be Likened to Volcanic Eruptions, New Research Shows
The impact of a giant meteorite hitting the Earth may resemble a volcanic eruption.
Man vs. Machine: Robots Still no Match for Human Vision, Study Shows
Robots still have a long way to go before they can rival humans in visual perception. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences proved that machines still struggle with interpreting visual patterns as compared to their human counterparts.
German Satellite ROSAT to Crash This Week: Up to 1.6 Tons of Space Junk may Hit Earth
The chance of anyone being hit by the debris of the defunct German satellite ROSAT's X-ray telescope, expected to fall to Earth this week, is one in 2,000, but what is sure is that 1.6 tons space junk will re-enter the atmosphere.
Can You Be Hit By Falling ROSAT? Officials Estimate a 1-in-2000 Chance
The German Roentgen Satellite or ROSAT is expected to fall to Earth this week and German space officials said that there is a 1 in 2,000 chance that a piece of the dead satellite could hit someone on Earth.
An Unusual Phenomenon: Vanishing Arctic Lakes
A new and strange phenomenon is baffling scientists. This is the case of the vanishing lakes in the Arctic which can have an impact on local wildlife and human populations, researchers said.
Shrinking of Plants and Animals from Climate Change Could Threaten Food Supply
In a worst case scenario, the shrinking of plants and animals due to climate change and drought could affect food production in the coming years.
Solar Flares Could Wreak Havoc in 2012, Engineer Says
The predictions present a doomsday scenario. In 2012, violent solar flares will explode causing relentless radiation storms that will result in the devastation of nuclear plants and power grids, cause a crippling effect on communication systems, and destroying our current way of life.
"Doomsday” Comet Elenin: A Threat No More
While it brought fear to some who believed that Comet Elinen would bring the Earth to extinction, astronomers now say that only a stream of debris of the supposedly “doomsday comet” have reached the atmosphere.
ROSAT’s Expected Crash: 3 Nations to Pay Compensation If Anyone Gets Hurt
The 2.4 ton ROSAT X-ray telescope is expected to crash to Earth between October 20 and October 25, not November as earlier predicted due to enhanced solar activity.
Evidence That Stone Age Man Painted and Used Make-Up Found
Stone-age men sourced, combined and used substances for social purposes.
NASA Flight to Track Changes in Antarctic Ice
NASA scientists are flying a suite of instruments on two planes as part of the Operation IceBridge which is now on the third year of its critical study of the changing ice of Antartica.
Virgin Galactic’s Suborbital Spaceflight Services To Operate Soon
Those who want to experience a suborbital ride and get a view of the Earth may soon realize their wish.
Man Vs. Ape: Sugar Spelled the Difference
A new study in human evolution has pointed to sugar as one of the key ingredients that made the difference between man and his evolutionary cousin, the ape.
Four Billion-Old Meteorite Proves Past Temperature in Mars Warm and Wet
A four-billion old meteorite that originated near the surface of Mars points to the warm and wet temperature of the planet Mars in the past, at about 18 degrees Celcius or 64 degrees Farenheit.
New Satellite to Help Predict Weather and Climate Changes
NASA will be launching a new satellite that will help computers predict future environmental conditions and be able to produce more accurate weather forecasts and warnings.
ROSAT to Fall Sooner Than Expected; More Mass Could Survive Re-entry
After the UARS, the world is bracing for the next big satellite that is about to fall to the Earth, the 2.4 ton ROSAT X-ray telescope.