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The white rhino species is perilously close to facing extinction, with only five of its kind alive.

Scientists at the London Imperial College and at the University of Glasgow have been working together with a private organisation called Imperial Innovations, to successfully develop a new ingredient that may help reduce hunger.

A group of Australian scientists have made the vital discovery of an antibody, which could effectively limit the spread of dengue fever around the globe.

Some scientists believe that life on planet earth could be very short lived. Rapid extinction of various flora and fauna may only increase with time.

Scientists in Turkey have discovered a new species of fish belonging to the salmonoid family.

Lovejoy is one of the lesser known comets, that is expected to be visible to us earthlings during Christmas week.

Stem cells research now has an additional feather in it's cap. Scientists are in the process of developing a viable method by which to use stem cells to create artificial human blood in laboratories.

Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Maryland conducted a study that proposes that the recent draught in California is not the result of global warming. They instead, blame it on natural and random climactic variations.

The spacecraft Rosetta, has discovered the presence of water on the comet designated 67p. The findings suggest that the water found may be of a different nature than that of water found on earth.

Researchers have invented a new way by which to use nanotechnology to lock in malaria parasites from affecting the human body.

Radio bursts originating from farther away then the Milky Way, have been identified and recorded, in real time by the Australian Parkes radio telescope.

A biotech company is working on developing an effective method to grow human bones in a lab by using human cells to artificially regenerate the growth.

Ever wanted to take a whiff of, or a bite out of the Milky Way? Scientists have recently discovered that the centre of the galaxy has a distinct flavour and smell to it, not quite unlike an exotic, fruity cocktail.

The 2,500-year-old mummified remains of a 14 year old boy has been unearthed by scientists in Chicago.

There's a scientifically valid reason to rush to your nearest cafe. Recent studies indicate that drinking three cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The Natural History Museum in London has recently acquired "Sophie", the stegosaurus. With most of it's skeletal structure intact, the dinosaur is an extremely rare find.

DNA scientist, James Watson becomes the first living Nobel laureate to sell his medal.

NASA test launches it's newest spacecraft Orion, which safely and successfully reaches back to earth after it's journey to space, paving the way for future ventures into space travel.