SCIENCE

Comet ISON has been called the “Comet of the Century” for its potential to come very close to the sun later in the year. Scientists are watching its orbit closely, and they are happy to report there are still no signs that it will fail to make a spectacular show by November or December. Here are 10 things to know about ISON.

Greenhouse gas emissions are dangerously rising at an alarming level. The abnormally fast growth rate could push the Earth beyond the safe limit in terms of average global temperature. The report is based on the study conducted by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Rising temperatures have profound effects to economic growth, agriculture, water and energy supply, and public health.

France amended its Public Health Code that allowed the use of marijuana-based medicine. Decree 2013-473, published Friday, even permits the use of raw marijuana.

On June 22 and 23, the Supermoon will make its closest approach to planet Earth appearing full, bright and huge in the eastern sky at a distance of about 356,000km compared to the average measured distance at 384,000km. Viewers can check out the unbelievably large 2013 Supermoon at a low horizon.

The Coal Terminal Action Group (CTAG) in New South Wales (NSW) and the Greens Party are accusing the NSW government of altering an environmental study on the impact of dust from coal trains.

When teaching children about sex, people use the birds and the bees as example to illustrate how reproduction takes place.However, bees may soon be no longer a good example because honey bee populations are under threat, prompting researchers at the Washington State University (WSU) to consider setting up a bee sperm bank as one solution.

Three Oxford University academics are making a bid for eternity by signing up with the Cryonics Institute in Michigan to have their bodies frozen upon death in the hope of being brought back to life later.

Iran announced a major breakthrough in its space program on Sunday, setting up its first space center to monitor bodies hovering in the orbit.

According to a group of scientists in the University of Tokyo, Australia and other parts of the world will experience more floods because of climate change. The study was published in the Nature Climate Change journal today. Millions of people will be exposed to the risk of major floods which can result to loss of lives and property.

The Curiosity Mars rat that drew a lot of attention following commentaries by social media users will remain a mystery to many. Those who want to believe there is something more to the strange object will not hear a confirmation from NASA.

Obesity surgery has been found to be more effective in reducing the risk of diabetes compared to nutrition and lifestyle changes. This is according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Although obesity surgery works better in actually reversing the effects of diabetes than medication, researchers also say there may be serious complications involved. The study took one year to complete. Based on the results of the study, those who underwent obesity surger...

Wesley Hospital has contacted former patients amid rising concern over the latest Legionnaires' disease outbreak. On Sunday, a 60-year-old man died in the hospital and the second case, a 46-year-old woman is now being given intensive care.

A Clean Energy Council report said that Australia produced a record 13 per cent higher renewable energy in 2012 from clean electricity sources such as hydro, wind and solar.

Shocking new evidence points out that water could have been present on Earth's neighboring planet Mars. The evidence suggests that water may not have only present, but the planet could have been awash and overflowing with a network of rivers and streams. NASA's latest rover, Curiosity, has observed rounded pebbles on the 150-kilometer wide Gale Crater.

Thronged by the news media and well-wishers, Kabang, the hero dog from the Philippines, has been officially released on Monday from the veterinary medical teaching hospital at the University of California, Davis, and cleared to return to her family.

Curiosity Mars remains fodder for rich speculations on what exists on the red planet. Several curious elements have been spotted on Martian photos taken by the rover. All findings remain speculation, and viewed by many as product of people's rich imagination. Here are some of the most controversial photos shared via social media networks.

At least four people were declared dead, eight are still missing, and thousands have been evacuated from their homes as waters continue to rise in Central Europe. Most affected by the flooding are Austria, Czech Republic and Germany.

Crocodile attacks in Australia are on the rise, especially in the northern part of the country where an estimated 130,000 saltwater crocs are freely roaming and snapping, biting and eating animals and humans. The rise in population of croc is attributed to the hunting ban that wildlife authorities enforced in the early 1970s.

Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) appears ready for a big cosmic show by Q4 2013. Gemini Observatory has photographed Comet ISON looking stronger and brighter, as if teasing Earth dwellers as it approaches the Sun. Meanwhile, expect social media networks to be flooded by another round of doomsday talks as ISON makes its historic solar encounter.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced its plans to bring the first 3D printer in space.The space agency will be launching its 3D microgravity printing experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The 3D printer will be the first device to make parts in space.

The Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala erupted over the weekend, spewing volcanic material more than 400 metres in the air and could disrupt air travel in Guatemala. The country's Institute of Vulcanology warned that the eruption could rise as high as 1,000 to 2,000 metres.

Asteroid 1998 QE2 and its moon by this time have made its closest approach to Earth. This very rare astronomical event developed Friday through Saturday. NASA scientists have just discovered days ago that this asteroid happens to have its own moon. Here are 10 things to know about this latest space activity to amaze Earth dwellers.

As the month of May comes to an end, the May 31 Friday night will provide one last spectacular 2013 Dance of the Planets view. Planets Jupiter, Mercury and Venus will be forming a rare straight alignment with the visibility of a “closer-than-usual” Supermoon.

Mammoths are believed to have gone extinct about 10,000 years ago but scientists are considering bringing them back to the modern day world. This develops after the frozen remains of the Ice Age animal was found in the Arctic Ocean.

Drought-stricken farmers in the Australian state of Queensland will finally get some relief through an $11.2 million fund to finance a rescue package for them.

Researchers found that adult wild chimpanzees have developed a certain immunity against malaria parasites

Walking Dead created a zombie fan base unlike any other. But the recent claims of a man diagnosed with a rare brain disorder give new light to the existence of zombies. Is it possible that someone is actually part zombie?

For days now, the 2013 Dance of the Planets Jupiter, Mercury and Venus have been displaying a remarkable view as the three planets group together in the western evening sky. More images of the planetary conjunction captured worldwide are shared on the Internet for online viewers to see.

Chile and Argentina have ordered an evacuation of the Andes region which borders the two South American countries because of the threat of an eruption from the Copahue Volcano.