SCIENCE

NASA cannot handle long-term space explorations and possible manned mission to Mars due to its lack of countermeasures to combat possible problems.

South Australian Agriculture Minister Leon Bignell held a meeting with state government officials and 50 farmers to discuss possible ways to deal with the droughts.

Prince Charles believes that climate change is one of the causes behind the current Syrian turmoil that has already resulted in the loss of hundreds of civilians.

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego has designed a new tool that can be used to remove drug-carrying nanoparticles from the blood stream of the recipient.

The Australian government has decided to provide a $20 million funding to Sydney Harbour Federation Trust to rebuild the Platypus site into a public park.

In their report, “The Human Cost of Weather Related Disasters,” UN claims that natural disasters have occurred more frequently over the past two decades, affecting Asia the hardest.

The Australian Antarctic Division and RAAF have successfully flown C-17A Globemaster III, the largest aircraft to have flown to Wilkins Aerodrome in Antarctica, in a joint operational mission to East Antarctica.

The fossil fuel industry seeks to oppose a US lawsuit over climate change against President Barack Obama's administration.

Mars could still host new formations of pools today despite its harsh environment, which easily evaporates or turns water into solid ice.

Kepler-438b, the most earth-like exoplanet discovered on Jan 6, 2015, may be uninhabitable due to radiation blasts from its parent star

NASA’s Curiosity rover is about to create history as it is going to be the first to explore active dunes in the solar system except that of Earth.

The International Space Station crew, headed by Commander Scott Kelly, is safe despite the minor power issues in one of the eight power channels of the ISS.

Researchers have proved the current climate change that has resulted in shrinking of massive glaciers in Antarctica is actually favourable for the cold-loving penguins.

ARENA’s announcement about its large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) competitive round worth $100 million attracts 77 eligible expressions of interest (EOIs).

National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environment Management Authority rejected BP's proposal to drill in the Great Australian Bight due to lack of environmental standards.

France will still hold the COP21/CMP11, especially after a Greenland glacier has melted completely raising alarm on a massive increase in sea levels.

Paris attack fail to faze New Zealand's youth delegation from attending the 2015 Climate Change Conference.

Oprah speaks out against people who think that starring in a successful reality show isn't hard work.

This week is the peak of the Taurid meteor showers, according to NASA.

Consumers of insurance products are being kept in the dark as top risk managers fail to disclose the risks associated with global warming, suggests a new report recently.

China reverses one-child policy, but experts believe the change came one decade too late.

Australia has named engineer and nuclear power advocate, Dr Alan Finkel, as its new chief scientist. Dr Finkel will work with the government on its future science and technology innovations.

A new e-commerce business plan has been developed by students from The Netherlands that would allow businesses to reduce their carbon emissions, while benefitting from sustainable purchasing choices.

Extreme heat as a result of climate change could make the Middle East uninhabitable for humans.

The International Space Station harbours a number of filthy bacteria and dust particles, according to an analysis conducted by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab.

A project called “Scan Pyramids” will be undertaken by international scientists to search the pyramids.

Scientists suggest turning the Friday the 13th fear into an opportunity to observe and learn from the entry of a space junk into Earth.

Apple is adding another solar investment in China on top its two new completed solar farms.

Finding a wife in China has become more difficult due to the country's gender imbalance, prompting a local economist to offer an out-of-the-box solution to the demographic nightmare.