Astronomers found the first direct evidence that massive black holes were common in the early universe using the deepest X-ray image ever taken.
Sharon Olalia Jun 16, 2011
Stargazers all over Australia woke early this morning eagerly looking forward to the first lunar eclipse of the year and for those who saw it, they were not disappointed.
ranina sanglap Jun 16, 2011
Australian flights resumed today, with the dense, low level ash cloud that affected flights in and out of Perth Airport overnight (15 June) now cleared.
Sharon Olalia Jun 16, 2011
The total lunar eclipse expected to occur early morning on June 16 and last around 100 minutes for residents of Western Australia could be more interesting than previously tipped.
Sharon Olalia Jun 15, 2011
A total lunar eclipse is already an awe inspiring sight but with the volcanic ash from the Iceland and Chile eruptions adding to the moon's hue, today's total moon eclipse could be one for the ages. Observers will be looking at dark, blood red moon as it passes through the Earth's shadow tomorrow morning.
ranina sanglap Jun 15, 2011
Wednesday marks the first of the two total lunar eclipses that the world will witness this year, with the latest this month set to be seen by millions in the countries located in Asia, the Middle East region, Africa and Australia.
Erik Pineda Jun 14, 2011
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson today announced a five-year initiative to provide free Wi-Fi service at 26 locations in 20 New York City parks across the five boroughs. Starting today, AT&T Wi-Fi is available free of charge to any users at Battery Bosque in Battery Park, the north-end playground in Joyce Kilmer Park in the Bronx, and around the recreation center at Thomas Jefferson Park in East Harlem, with 23 additional park locations to follow throughout...
Preciosa Dumlao Jun 10, 2011
An unusually large solar flare exploded from the surface of the sun, putting a tremendous amount of solar material into space, material which is on a collision course with the Earth.
Sharon Olalia Jun 09, 2011
The NASA space observatory witnessed an unusual solar flare that could potentially cause some disruptions to Earth satellites, communications and power grids over the next day or so
ranina sanglap Jun 08, 2011
NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov and Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa launched to the International Space Station at 3:12 p.m. CDT Tuesday (2:12 a.m. local time, Wednesday) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Preciosa Dumlao Jun 08, 2011
America’s space agency NASA has reported on Tuesday an unusual explosion on the surface of the Sun, which according to the US National Weather Service (NWS) released a solar flare that would likely disrupt satellite, communication and power facilities on Earth over the next two days.
Erik Pineda Jun 08, 2011
International researchers led by Australian scientists have discovered a ‘breathtaking landscape’ resting some few kilometres below the seas in east of Antarctica, which they said comprises of stretches of mountains and valleys that were blanketed for millions of years by thick layers of ice.
Erik Pineda Jun 03, 2011
It seems that hair-raising rockers aren't the only ones who think AC/DC's music is bloody killer. A tourism operator at Eyre Peninsula has noticed a seemingly bizarre happening every time he visits the vicious predators at Neptune Islands located at south of Port Lincoln.
Camille Banzon Jun 02, 2011
Atlantis, the last US shuttle was sent out to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in preparation for the final launch of the American shuttle program in July, the US space agency reported. It is the second American shuttle to enter retirement before the US shuttle program ends.
Sharon Olalia Jun 01, 2011
Space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to return to Earth for the final time on Wednesday, June 1, completing a 16-day mission to outfit the International Space Station. If Endeavour lands Wednesday, it will have spent 299 days in space and traveled more than 122.8 million miles during its 25 flights. It launched on its first mission on May 7, 1992.
Preciosa Dumlao May 31, 2011
In an unprecedented on-orbit maneuver, Commander Mark Kelly completed the first ever Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV)-like approach to the International Space Station at 3:24 a.m. CDT today as part of the Sensor Test for Orion Relative Navigation Risk Mitigation (STORRM). The orbital rendezvous verified the successful operation of the MPCV's next generation docking sensor, which NASA has identified as a critical technology needed for future space exploration missions.
Preciosa Dumlao May 31, 2011
The Fukushima nuclear disaster has dealt more body blows to the uranium and nuclear power industries.
Jamelle Agbuis May 31, 2011
The world's largest solar-powered boat arrived yesterday on its first Australian stopover in Brisbane. PlanetSolar's Turanor has been touring the world's cities in an effort to become the first solar-powered vehicle to circle the globe. It has already travelled 15,000 nautical miles and is already half way done with its journey.
ranina sanglap May 30, 2011
A new development in Apple's legal suit against Samsung has a federal court forcing Samsung to hand over samples of their new Android smart phones and tablets for Apple to examine.
ranina sanglap May 25, 2011
NASA is ending attempts to regain contact with the long-lived Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, which last communicated on March 22, 2010.
Preciosa Dumlao May 25, 2011
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced the findings of a major study analyzing the impact of information-based energy efficiency programs at eleven utilities across the country. The report identifies energy reductions that could generate billions in savings for Americans and reduce carbon (CO2) emissions by more than 8.9 million metric tons per year if extended nationwide.
Preciosa Dumlao May 24, 2011
Observations of more than 200,000 galaxies made with the Anglo-Australian Telescope in eastern Australia have shown that “dark energy” is real and not a mistake in Einstein’s conception of gravity.
Sharon Olalia May 20, 2011
NASA said on May 12 that new data analysis from its Galileo spacecraft reveals a subsurface ocean of molten or partially molten magma beneath the surface of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io.
Carlo Fernandez May 16, 2011
NASA's countdown clocks has begun ticking again for Monday's launch of space shuttle Endeavour.
Carlo Fernandez May 16, 2011
A visual treat performed by planets Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter was visible today in the dawn sky background around sunrise.
Sharon Olalia May 13, 2011
Red-faced Facebook executives on Thursday admitted launching a smear campaign against number one rival Google and discredit its privacy practices.
Preciosa Dumlao May 13, 2011
Ancient town Lorca in Spain was hit by a rare 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, damaging old churches, causing houses to collapse and killing at least 10.
Sharon Olalia May 12, 2011
A devastating earthquake purportedly predicted for that day by a long-dead seismologist has made Roman locals to leave their town in fear of the catastrophe.
Sharon Olalia May 10, 2011
A U.S. space probe carrying four gyroscopes has confirmed two key elements of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, according to the journal Physical Review Letters.
Carlo Fernandez May 05, 2011
The U.S. government has effectively ended its search for alien life after it slashed the budget of its only center that looks for intelligent life in the universe beyond Earth.
Preciosa Dumlao May 02, 2011
