SCIENCE

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which was documented at the end of February 2003, reportedly comes from Chinese bats, according to a team of researchers and scientists. A study entitled “Isolation and characterization of a bat SARS-like coronavirus that uses the ACE2 receptor,” found that Chinese horseshoe bats from the Rhinolophidae family are indeed the natural “reservoirs” of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV).

A professional photographer named Justin Ng in Singapore has shared to EarthSky a captured time-lapse video of the 2013 Comet ISON journey that he obtained at a total exposure time of 69 minutes on Sunday, October 27. Justin reportedly utilized a telescope and special camera in order to capture the remarkable view of the “Comet of the Century” as it makes a close approach to the Sun and Earth.

Outlined images of witches riding a broomstick may not be visible to some people this Halloween weekend as a rare hybrid solar eclipse happens on Nov 3, Sunday.

Whether or not you’ve been feeling its effects, here’s a follow-up represented in 10 Rs to help you stay out of all its wackiness.

The United Nations and renowned astronauts plan a global resistance against the asteroid striking Earth on 2032

St Jude's storm is creating travel chaos around UK and the Netherlands

If you still have not heard about the Mercury Retrograde 2013, then read on for it is not too late. Since it is believed to run from October 21 to November 10, then here is something that you can refer to as a guide for you to manage this retrograde motion that somehow affects communication systems and mindfulness in a crazy manner.

At least 13 people have reportedly died from Stormageddon St Jude that blasted Britain and western Europe on Monday. It also toppled trees, inundated lowlands and forced power supply operators to cut supply, leaving thousands without electricity.

Could a North Queensland tropical island have its very own Loch Ness Monster? – AAP reports

Are you still indecisive of your kids' Halloween 2013 costume? Here is an inspiration for you from a viral video that showcases one of the coolest Halloween 2013 costumes. Are you wondering what the costume is like why the video has gone viral? It is a toddler's LED stick figure outfit.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) launches the 2013 Comet ISON photo contest for the amateur astronomers now that the “Comet of the Century” is visible while heading towards its close approach with the Sun.

On Sunday morning, a 6-year-old Australian girl died after a kangaroo hit the car windshield in west of Brisbane. She was with two adults and another child on a car traveling on the Warrego Highway at Kingsthorpe when their vehicle collided with the kangaroo at 3 am.

Britain has sounded the alarm bells to warn its residents to prepare for its worst storm in a decade, dubbed St Jude, a Stormageddon of its kind as described on social networks.

Crustaceans, “remipedes”, found in Western Australia, the Caribbean and the Canary Islands are the first venomous crustaceans of its kind.

Medical experts found a new discovery about the frustrating secret of HIV which could be a reason why an effective and functional cure or vaccine has been very difficult to make. HIV particles can hide dormant inside infected cells which may cause re-occurrence after a successful anti-retro viral drug therapy.

The Sun released two solar flares on Friday, one of which was the most intense it could unleash.

Mount Etna, the most active volcano in Europe, erupted on Saturday, creating a spectacular air show with its glowing lava. However, at the same time, the volcano also spewed a large ash plume over Sicily, briefly closing the airspace over the southern Italian island.

Pesky cats in the mood for sex are the bane of urban neighbourhoods, especially when they choose to make annoying noise to attract other felines, keeping many residents wide awake because of the ruckus created. However, in Southampton, Hampshire, what keeps residents awake are not cats, but the favourite meal of felines - fish. The Telegraph reports that resident who live near the waters are complaining of lack of sleep because of pulsating noise that begins at about 10 pm.

You may have heard about the crazy days and bad luck that the Mercury Retrograde 2013 brings. Whether you believe it or consider it as a superstition, here are ways to stay in control between Oct. 21 to Nov. 10.

Peru archaeologists discovered a couple of mummies that are over 1,000 years old. They found those in one of the Lima suburbs.

The oarfish that washed up on the shores of California has been confirmed pregnant based on scientists' evaluation. According to reports, the California oarfish turned out to be female and was due to give birth soon. In Japan, the oarfish is known as "ryugu no tsukai" which means "messenger from the sea god's palace." According to a report by Japanese Times, Japanese fishermen discovered dozens of oarfish right around the time Chile was struck by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake in ...

What seemed to be a ball of fire descended over a town in Iceland and was caught on video. The alleged UFO was caught in a time lapse footage recorded in the Northern part of Iceland.

The rising Arctic temperature does not come as a surprise as there have been countless studies about this. However, the situation has recently become even worse. Recent studies have shown the rise in Arctic temperature has reached its peak in the past 44,000 years. There are even presumptions that it may well have tapped the highest point in the last 120,000 years. As a result, the ice caps at the Arctic have started melting exceedingly fast.

Japan announced it has successfully test fired a space cannon specifically meant to shatter asteroids. The cannon, built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has been cleared for mission take-off in 2014.

In a press conference on Oct. 24, Air Marshal Mark Binskin finally apologized on behalf of the department as it acknowledged that military explosives training had started the State Mine Fire.

Canada has admitted it will fail meeting its carbon emissions target by 2020 due to the continued growth and development of its oil and gas sectors.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has denied 25 years of climate change research and accused a UN executive secretary of the Framework Convention on Climate Change of "talking through her hat." Al Gore has criticised Tony Abbott for dismissing evidence provided by climate change scientists. He said in an interview on Oct. 23 that the Abbott government should not be misled by groups with special interests that also do not believe in climate change evidence.

A New Zealand cat has miraculously survived a crossbow hit through the head. The "incredibly lucky" cat was rushed to the Massey Veterinary Teaching Hospital by its Wainuiomata family after it was shot in the head with a crossbow bolt.

The debate continues on whether the 2013 Comet ISON’s closest approach to Sun and Earth will live up to the expectations or it will just disappoint. However, the latest evidence to prove that Comet ISON remains alive comes from the astronomers that used the NASA Hubble Telescope to capture an image of the “Comet of the Century.”