SCIENCE

Russia and the United States have been engaged in a frosty conflict over the Ukrainian region. Now, it appears the two countries may take their competition to the next level as Russia may create its own space station. Unlike the International Space Station (ISS) which is a collaborative effort from Europe, US and Russia, the latter's plans may purely be a Putin affair.

Social media sectors are of the belief that Eta Carinae, a large star, could cause mass destruction on Earth.

A volcano on the Fogo Island has destroyed two villages namely Portela and Bangeira.

The Mars Curiosity Rover found methane on Mars, which started speculations that there could be life on the planet.

An ancient cemetery had more than a million mummified bodies with almost 1,700 already found.

The best meteor shower called the Gemini's was hidden from the view of those in the east coast of Australia because of an upper trough.

Nearly four thousand years after his death, an ancient British warrior's tale is now told to the world.

It is important for people with cardiovascular conditions to seek advice regarding sexual activity from their doctors.

A recent study suggests that Australian patients are choosing to opt for online health communities over their doctors for medical advice.

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.

A study showed that diabetic patients with hypoglycaemia were at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Scent molecules from the giant triton can be synthesized to create a compound that could prevent crown-of-thorns starfish from raiding the world’s largest coral reef system.

With an aim to win a competition by Google, Astrobotic Technology Inc. hopes to provide a "moon mail" service that helps people send mementos to the moon.

The influence of white, blue and clear glass on the flavour points were tested by the researchers and it was found that the white mug's coffee had a more bitter taste to it.

Scientists have discovered new evidence that major volcanic eruptions played a deadly role in dinosaurs’ extinction even before the Earth was hit by an asteroid.

A recent UFO sighting experience has been shared on YouTube showing a mysterious black object moving over the Statue of Liberty in New York City. An expert gave an explanation as to what the object was in the video that the witness shared in the Web site.

The 2014 Geminid meteor shower display is still expected to continue this week after its Dec. 13 to 14 peak but the sky watchers can gear up for another meteor shower display set to take place in January 2015. The upcoming display listed on the sky events calendar is the Quadrantid meteor shower.

Learning more about the origins of cereal crop production will help planters increase and improve their farm yield.

A new elastic and sensor-laden material can be used to enhance the functionality of artificial limbs.

More rains are expected to soak California this week.

Naturally occurring toxins on the nectar and pollen can harm bees and other pollinators and affect their behaviour and reproduction.

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.

The Science Guy said evolution is the fundamental idea in all of life science.

A research shows that overgrazing by kangaroos could endanger the striped legless lizard.

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.