SCIENCE

Russian space officials are still hopeful that the Phobos-Grunt mission could still reach the Martian moon Phobos, even as it said that if the spacecraft can no longer be salvaged, it could come crashing back to earth in two weeks.

A proposed mission, called the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) is in the works that would unveil the dark heart of a neutron star. NICER was selected by the NASA for study as a potential Explorer Mission of Opportunity in September this year and thus will receive $250,000 to conduct an 11-month implementation concept study.

The facts are these: the Earth's magnetic field is produced by the planet's spinning solid core that generates the magnetic field, the moon is too small and cold to have that magnetic field generating core. So how did magnetized rocks appear on the surface of the moon if it doesn't have a global magnetic field?

In vitro fertilization treatment has increased by 50 percent among women in Australia and New Zealand, but only a few of the older women are able to deliver a baby.

The beautiful African antelope known as Beatragus hunteri or hirola is now on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of critically endangered species.

A new breakthrough for obese people is in the works after a new study has found that cutting off blood vessels that nourish fat tissues could destroy body fat resulting in weight loss.

Asthma, characterized by the infamous wheezing sounds that people make, is a disease that affects the breathing passages of the lungs.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) called on governments to shift away from carbon-intensive fossil fuels in the next five years to avert averting climate catastrophes.

A high fiber diet consisting of vegetables, fruits and whole grains are more likely to reduce the chances of teenagers getting diagnosed with heart diseases and diabetes when they hit their adult years, according to a study done by Michigan State University in East Lansing.

Solar power is perhaps one of the most expensive renewable energy technologies today, but developments are underway to make it cheaper and more economical. Researchers at Argonne National Laboratories and Penn State are saying that luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) could eliminate the cost barrier.

Despite the controversy generated by the carbon tax, Australian Greens leader Bob Brown said on Thursday that the country is now ready to take global lead on climate.

Activist and actor shares details about his lead role in 'J. Edgar' and his dedication to environmental issues like animal conservation.

Paleontologist Jack Horner, who was also technical advisor for the Jurassic Park trilogy, has claimed that he can create a chicken dinosaur or chickenosaurus through genetic manipulation. But he will need $1 million to splice the genes of a chicken and dinosaur to create the new species.

A research team funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF) is set to fly to the Antarctic next month to study the rate of how glaciers are being drained into the sea due the changes in climate patterns.

As the old saying goes, "It is better to give than to receive." Most people would shrug off this proverb and keep to themselves thinking that it would be better, but there is scientific proof that people like it better when they give than receive.

A $30 million athlete facility being built in London uses wood sources from protected Tasmanian forests, according to results of a six-month probe. The wood is used for the flooring of the sports hall.

A supplemental report from the Census Bureau reveals that there are more than 49 million Americans living in poverty.

Given enough time could Siri's responses grow where a user could actually interact with it? Will this mark the beginning of a real artificial intelligence that can mimic human thought?

ExxonMobil Corp., the world's largest integrated oil and gas firm, would have to shell out $134 million to clean up the oil spill in Yellowstone River, Montana last July.

The Russian spacecraft that launched the Phobos-Grunt mission apparently got stuck in Earth orbit after its own thrusters failed to fire and send the spacecraft toward Mars.

They are among the Earth's toughest organisms, but can they survive on a moon of Mars?

Experts at the Washington University are designing a system to search the Earth for prehistoric animal bones with ease and with the aid of artificial intelligence, reports NewScientist.com.

Researchers are looking into the hearts of fruit flies and mice in order to detect two of the most important genes that are directly related to congenital heart defects usually found in people diagnosed with Down Syndrome.

Wood could become a commercially viable biofuel and serve as a substitute for corn and sugar cane by 2020 if efforts are made to develop it, a study by University of British Columbia says.

Scientists are developing a vaccine that will enable the body to attack cancerous cells in tumours. The vaccine is opening up new possibilities and opportunities for breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients and giving them hope for survival.

Pompeii, widely known as the ancient Roman city that was devastated by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption hundreds of years ago, is now on the verge of collapse.

MetOp-B, Europe’s second polar-orbiting satellite dedicated to monitoring climate and improving weather forecasts, willl be launched in six month’s time.

Seven out the 50 subjects of a study reported having blurry vision even long after landing. The 50 subjects, who were at around age 50, were sent to the International Space Station, where they stayed for six months.

Finding ways on how to assist smokers to kick the habit can be a very tough job. Even more so, when there are viable ways on how to stop the urge to light, only a few smokers actually quit.