'Impossible' Engine That Makes Fuel Out Of Empty Space Tested By NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration has produced something(fuel) out of nothing(empty space), paving a way to the stars in the process.
Surrogate Baby Named Gammy Born With Down Syndrome Abandoned by Australian Couple
An Australian couple abandoned their new born baby boy (Gammy) with his surrogate Thai mother when they discovered that the child has Down Syndrome. However, they took home his twin sister, who was born healthy.
Raetihi Mother Jailed For Killing Child With Methadone
42-year-old Claudine Michelle Herewini, from Raetihi, was jailed for four years and eleven months after her son Antony Christensen was killed with a lethal dose of methadone that she had given him to cure his sore stomach.
Early Tidal Forces Gave Moon its Shape: Study Finds
A recent study by researchers at UC Santa Cruz published in the journal Nature explained how the moon got its shape. The researchers examined the early effects of the earthly tidal forces on the satellite. According to the lead author Ian Garrick-Bethell, assistant professor of Earth and planetary sciences at UC Santa Cruz, the study provided insights into the early history of the moon, the evolution of its orbit, and its current orientation in the sky.
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NASA: Early Earth Likely To Have Been Hit By Giant Asteroids
Early Earth was most likely hit by giant asteroids, suggests a research through a computer simulation model based on a moon crater by an international team of researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Changes in Global Vegetation to Be Tracked Through Two New Instruments: NASA
The changes in global vegetation will be tracked with two new instruments, whose proposals have been selected by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It will be done from the International Space Station.
2014 Perseid Meteor Shower vs. Supermoon: Best to View Meteor Shower Display before August 12 to 13 Peak
The 2014 Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on Aug. 12 to 13 but the viewing experience of the sky display is suggested to be done before the meteor shower peak schedule. A Supermoon is also set to take place on the Perseid meteor shower peak schedule where the full moon’s brightness will get in the way of the observers’ viewing experience.
Brown Fat Reduces Obesity, Diabetes Risk: Study
People with increased brown fat or brown adipose tissue, are at a reduced risk of becoming obese and acquiring diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal Diabetes.
Latest Face Tester Determines if You Would Judge Another as Sexy
Do not judge a book by its cover, they say but most often we all judge people by their looks. A novel computer model can now determine how a person would judge another's character or personality by their face. With the help of this individuals' can now create an appealing avatar of themselves on online dating sites to give a good impression about themselves to the viewer.
Hair Iron Could Spell the Future of Instant Hair Colour - US Engineers [Watch Video]
People who are hair conscious can look forward to instant hair colour without using hair dye. Thanks to the futuristic alternative of the US engineers, hair colours can one day change from brunette, to orange, or blond with just one brush of the hair iron.
NASA Scientists Advance Understanding of Climate Change With The Help Of IceCube
CubeSats, new satellite technology, will be used to test new weather-monitoring technology which could possible unlock secrets of climate change.
Fukushima Radiation Tests on Waters Along U.S. Coast Yield Negative Results
Tests looking for possible Fukushima radiation contamination on the waters along the U.S. coast continued to yield negative results, a group of scientists said on Tuesday. However, they warned low levels of radiation from the March 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan are still expected to reach the US shore.
First Ever Man-Made Leaf That Could Provide Oxygen During Space Travel: A Breathtaking Leap [Watch Video]
First Ever Man-Made Leaf That Could Provide Oxygen During Space Travel: A Breathtaking Leap.
These 2 Questions Reveal if You Unwittingly Abuse Alcohol
Alcohol abuse is among the leading causes of death in the United States. While new treatments are being developed, the challenge lies in making more people aware that they are abusing alcohol and may need professional help.
Richard Norris' Successful Face Transplant Lands Him in GQ Cover [WATCH VIDEOS]
Richard Norris, the accidental gunshot victim who had a very successful face transplant thanks to Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, is now on the cover of GQ magazine. The 39-year-old Norris accidentally shot himself on the face in 1997, when he was just 22 years old. While he survived the ordeal, it ruined his face beyond recognition. He had to spend his life hiding from the world. But now, he is showing off his face to everyone.
Breaking Discovery: Industrial Pollution Reached South Pole by 19th Century
Industrial pollution had reached the South Pole 20 years before man had set foot on to it, confirmed a study on lead pollution over the southernmost continent in Earth.
6.3-magnitude Quakes Strikes Mexico, 1 Dead
At last one person has died when a 6.3-magnitude quake struck Mexico on Tuesday.
ACCC Targets Australian Companies Over Scrapped Carbon Tax; Orders Virgin, Qantas to Explain Why No Savings to Give Back to Consumers
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has started targeting companies now that the carbon tax has been scrapped. It has specifically ordered airline companies Qantas and Virgin to explain why they cannot pass on to travelers the supposed savings they generated from implementing the said tax.
NASA Astronomers Unearths Mysterious Signal That 'Could Not Be Explained By Known Physics' [Watch Video]
Astronomers at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unearthed a mystery signal which further confirmed the fact that the Universe is such a huge place which is full of the unknown.
Turtles Break Record by Swimming Non-Stop for 4,000 Kilometres
A new study suggests that green sea turtles have created a scientific record by swimming the longest distance when considering marine animal migration.
Luxury Cruise: A 'Once In A Lifetime' Trip To Experience Environment Devastation in the Arctic
Crystal Cruises, a luxury cruise operator, announced that it will offer an opportunity to take a trip to view the environmental devastation at the Arctic region and would set sail from Aug 16, 2016 to Sept 17, 2016.
Industrial Air Pollution May Help Search for Alien Life - Scientists
The quest for alien life has been traditionally relegated to the discovery of electromagnetic radiation from alien civilizations. But a new study suggested that industrial pollution from alien factories may now help search for alien life.
Robots: A Perfect Sports Fan That Can Cheer, Chant and Perform the Mexican Wave
Hanwha Eagles, a struggling Korean baseball team who are being called the Buddhist Saints, has over the last five years lost four hundred matches.
New Zealand's Largest Glaciers Record Severe Ice Loss Due to Global Warming
Global warming has led to the "dramatic" loss of ice on New Zealand's Southern Alps. According to a new study, the mountain range has lost 34 per cent of its permanent ice and snow since 1977.
Queensland Tiger Bites Handler on International Tiger Day
In what could be considered an irony, Juma, a tiger at the Queensland zoo bit the hand of its handler on Tuesday, which is International Tiger Day.
Streaks of Jealousy Found Among Dogs
Dogs exhibit streaks of jealousy when their owners showered more affection or attention to another dog or human, say researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
UFO Sightings: Mysterious Bright Lights Spotted Flashing over Toronto, Witnesses Share UFO Sighting Experience on Social Media [VIDEO]
On Saturday, July 26, puzzled North York witnesses took to social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube their UFO sighting experience. Mysterious bright lights were spotted flashing over the Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. neighborhood in Toronto, Canada.
New Technology to Build Invisible Material Using Light: Study Says
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Health Experts Plead Action to Prevent Skin Cancer Epidemic in New Zealand
Health officials in New Zealand have pleaded for action from the Ministry of Health to ensure that there is no epidemic of skin cancer. According to experts, thousands could be affected with non-melanoma skin cancers.
Canada’s Toronto City Abuzz with Claims on UFO Sightings
The north Toronto city on Saturday night had a UFO experience with the social media abuzz with speculations by people spotting strange, flashing lights over the city, reported Guardian LV. North York residents tweeted that they saw colourful lights moving in sky at Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue. The Toronto Police also confirmed having got calls from the public informing of pink, green and white lights in a single diagonal line.
UK Converts Coal Plants Into Solar Cell Farms
The United Kingdom is giving green and renewable energy a bigger push by converting three former coal mining land into solar farms in the East Midlands.
2014 Meteor Shower: Where to Watch Delta Aquarids July 28-29 Peak Online, NASA Cameras Spotted Start of Perseid Meteor Shower
The 2014 Delta Aquarids meteor shower, which is set to peak on July 28-29, promises a good viewing experience for the interested observers due to the absence of a bright Moon in the night sky. As the Delta Aquarids peak, the Perseid meteor shower begins after the NASA cameras in New Mexico spotted a couple of Perseid fireballs on Sunday, July 27, after Earth entered the stream of debris that the Comet Swift-Tuttle left behind.
A Wild Ride, Orbital Sex Mission: Satellite Carrying Russian Geckos Regains Control After Losing Contact
Russian Foton-M4, launched on July 19, suddenly lost contact with a satellite that was carrying a pack of geckos and a webcam a week after its launch.
Australia's Luckiest Koala: Hit by a Car and Hung On To It From Maryborough to Gympie
Timber Wolf, a male koala, being considered Australia's luckiest koala, was hit by a car on the Bruce Highway on July 25 and then hung on to the car grille for a span of 80 kilometres and survived.
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