Ammonia gas swirling below Jupiter's thick clouds; Scientists get clear glimpse of Jupiter’s atmosphere via upgraded radio telescope VLA
Using radio waves, scientists were able to get the clearest glimpse of what lies beneath Jupiter’s thick cloud tops. They found patterns of swirling ammonia mirroring those seen on the surface.
Dark radiation may cause expanding universe to tear itself apart, say scientists
A mysterious force known as dark radiation may be making our universe expand way faster than previously anticipated. NASA made the discovery this week via its Hubble Space Telescope that revealed that the universe is expanding five to nine percent faster.
Hydrogen signal detected from galaxy 5 billion light years away; Signals started their journey before Earth even existed
Scientists have detected a faint hydrogen signal emitted from a galaxy more than five billion light years away via Very Large Array (VLA) telescope in New Mexico, US. The international team of scientists that included an Australian radio astronomer from Perth believe that this find will push the boundaries of astronomy forward.
Meteorite dagger: Iron used in King Tut's dagger was delivered from space
The iron dagger, kept beside the body of King Tutankhamun, was made of space iron. The mineral was delivered by a meteorite that fell on Earth.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 spoilers: R+L=J theory takes backstage as fans await a Jon Snow-Ramsay Bolton clash
“Game of Thrones” Season 6 is nearing its end and still there is no effort to reveal Jon Snow’s true parentage. However, a clash between Snow and Ramsay is a possibility.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 spoilers: Jon Snow-Arya Stark reunion pointed by Arya’s sword Needle
Arya Stark is in danger in Braavos as Jaqen H’agar wants her dead. However, Arya’s bringing her Needle (sword gifted by Jon Snow) out points at a Jon Snow-Arya Stark reunion.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 spoilers: Edmure Tully returns, ‘Becomes a pawn in a large political fight’
Edmure Tully was last seen in “Game of Thrones” Season 3. The Freys did not kill him but imprisoned in future use. Now, in Season 6, he will become a pawn in the fight to reclaim Riverrun.
‘Prison Break’ Season 5 has generated the maximum buzz; Season 6 rumours already making rounds
“Prison Break” Season 5 trailer has all the ingredients of a success formula. Michael is very much alive but imprisoned in a Yemen prison. Its success may make Season 6 a reality.
Coldplay in Australia: Band adds an extra show to “A Head Full Of Dreams” tour; Tickets go on sale
Coldplay has always been loved in Australia. The immensely-popular English band has added an extra show to their “A Head Full Of Dreams” tour in December.
Legalising cannabis to boost human rights
Legalising cannabis would be beneficial for human rights and health. The study answers whether states should give priority to obligations resulting from the UN Drug Conventions or positive human rights obligations.
Antarctica trumps Arctic on global warming; Deep and cold ocean currents seal continent from climate change effects
Antarctica is far less affected by climate change than the Arctic. North Atlantic’s cold and deep ocean currents dull the effects of global warming and even slow down sea level rise.
Ancient rice and mung beans reveal Madagascan ancestors were from South-East Asia
Scientists have unearthed ancient charred remains of mung beans and rice from Madagascar.
Australian peacock spiders: Sydney biologist discovers seven new species of the cute and colourful arachnids [VIDEO]
Sydney biologist Jürgen Otto, who is extremely passionate about Australian peacock spiders, has discovered seven new species and has gained a significant online following with his footage.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to give childhood cancers a $20M boost under the Zero Childhood Cancer Initiative
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will pledge $20 million to identify the genes that cause childhood cancer.
Zika Australia: Gordonvale woman spreads fear of Zika infection after trip to Bali and Thailand
A Gordonvale resident near Cairns has tested positive to the Zika virus. Queensland health workers have been sent to south of Cairns, in far north Queensland, to check the spread of the virus.
New ‘critically endangered’ silver boa discovered by scientists in a remote corner of the Bahamas
Dr. Graham Reynolds from the University of North Carolina Asheville led a team of researchers into the Bahamian Archipelago only to discover a new species of boa in the remote Conception Island Bank.
Six-year-old boy sends powerful message on environment sustainability: ‘I could just call them dumb people’ [VIDEO]
Henry Marr from Mount Vernon, Washington, is extremely upset as he believes people are wrecking the planet. The kid broke down after he saw a video of animals eating plastic trash.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching to continue; 35% corals already dead in northern and central parts
Coral bleaching in certain northern and central parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has killed off more than 35 percent of the corals, extensive aerial and underwater surveys have revealed.
ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft discovers clear evidence of life-giving amino acid glycine and phosphorous on Comet 67P
European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rosetta spacecraft discovered ingredients glycine and phosphorous on a comet that are regarded crucial to the origins of life. Comets delivered chemical building blocks of life to Earth.
Gorilla nearly kills four-year-old boy in Cincinnati Zoo; Officials shoot it down to save child
A 17-year-old male gorilla, named Harambe, was shot and killed on Saturday at the Cincinnati Zoo in the US state of Ohio after a four-year-old boy fell into its enclosure.
Cannabis gym in San Francisco: Members to get high for workout focus and recovery after cannabis performance assessment
San Franciscans will be able to get high consuming marijuana and at the same time carry out their daily fitness regime at Power Plant Fitness, world’s first marijuana gym.
Bowel cancer test: New 3D biochips diagnose bowel cancer in 95% of cases
Scientists claim that their hydrogel-based biochip will help diagnose bowel cancer better. Their method involves simultaneous detection of various substances in a patient’s blood.
Mark Salling child pornography: “Glee” actor ready to surrender to federal authorities; Case compared to ‘child abuse’
“Glee” actor Mark Salling was taken into custody on Friday for receiving and possessing child pornography material. Actor was in possession of material on his Apple laptop and flash memory drive.
Malaysian boy gets foetus removed from abdomen; Foetus had hands, legs, hair and genitals
Mohd Zul Shahril Saidin, a Malaysian teenage boy, recently underwent a successful surgery to remove the unborn foetus of his twin. The boy had been carrying the foetus since birth.
Earth-like planet Kepler 62f, 1200 light years away, may support human life; Water in liquid form a possibility
The new research suggests that Earth-like planet Kepler 62f would need a thick carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere to stop its water from freezing because of its distance from its star.
Special music reduces anxiety in eye surgery patients, increases post-operative satisfaction
Anxious patients who are about to get an eye surgery done may find relief in music. A new study played a particular type of music specifically developed to ease anxiety.
Robotic arm breakthrough: Australian researchers send brain signals to robotic arm; Amputees may regain sense of touch
Melbourne researchers have developed a robotic arm that will allow users to experience the sense of touch. This breakthrough will allow amputees better control the movement of their robotic arm.
Sun’s gigantic coronal hole hurtling radioactive solar particles towards Earth, NASA’s SDO reveals
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) recently captured a massive hole on the sun’s surface. The gigantic coronal hole is blasting radioactive solar particles towards Earth.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 spoilers: Fans believe Sansa is pregnant; She may use her pregnancy to manipulate Ramsay
Sansa Stark may be pregnant and fans have found important clues in Season 6 photos shared previously and also from the latest episode 5, “The Door,” that shockingly killed off Hodor.
Fifth force of nature: It’s a ‘glimpse into physics beyond the visible Universe’
New study reveals data never conflicted with any previous experiments. Researchers concluded that it could well be the fifth fundamental force of nature.
