SCIENCE

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.

The thick fog that covered Sydney for the second consecutive day on Wednesday has started to lift up, but air carriers continued to advise travelers of potential flight delays in the coming hours.

Leonardo DiCaprio is familiar with mingling with the stars but this time, he is in for a different kind. The Great Gatsby actor will board the Virgin Galactic for a trip across space. The recent Cannes Film Festival revealed that a bidder just paid 1.2 million euros (US$1.5 million) to be Di Caprio’s travel partner.

The age of 3D printing is here - and not only for common household products. Scientists have discovered a way to print a tissue-like material as well as an artificial ear, potentially revolutionizing how physicians approach the replacement of damaged areas of the body. Still in its infancy, 3D printing holds the promise of limitless possibility for consumers and medical teams alike as the technology becomes more advanced.

Planets Jupiter, Mercury and Venus are currently performing their exceptional dance in the night sky and they will carry on for the rest of the week. Captured images of the 2013 Dance of the Planets are now being shared on the social networking site Twitter for online viewers to see.

Researchers found a new and simple weapon to battle the ongoing war with ageing - Antibiotics. Current experimentation extends lifespan by around 60 per cent.

Ellen Henry, a member of Santee Historical Society, captured a photo of what is believed to be a UFO. The UFO was sighted hovering above Edgemoor Barn, a 100 year old structure turned museum that is also known for its paranormal activities including ghost sightings.

On the 23rd of May the Scottish government has given the go ahead to Edinburgh-based company Aquamarine Power to set up power generation plant in the form of "Wave Parks" which will generate electricity harnessing the inexhaustible tidal energy off the cost of the Western Isles.

Get ready to view the marvelous 2013 Dance of the Planets phenomenon when Jupiter, Mercury and Venus group together in the night sky. The peak which begins on Friday, May 24, will show the three planets assembling at the low west-northwest portion of the sky.

Regional flights have been cancelled since Mount Pavlof in Alaska started to spew ash last week. Reports said the volcano, one of the most active in Alaska, spewed ash as high as 6.7 kilometres, the Alaska Volcano Observatory said.

Australia's most advanced satellite company plans to expand in Adelaide to beef up space program.

Mars Curiosity rover photos have drawn much attention from space science enthusiasts and UFO observers. The latest "structures" include rock formations seen as some ruins and some kind of missile. But who knows - could these image interpretations be merely a result of rich and playful imagination?

To indicate her disbelief in the concept of global warming, former Republican Party vice presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin posted a naughty remark in her Facebook account.

The Central Land Council of Australia's Northern Territory started on Wednesday to cull 10,000 wild horses by shooting the animals. The killing of the beasts, which the NT government defended as the humane response to an environmental crisis, made animal rights groups angry.

In a span of four hours from late morning, New Zealand experienced 1,018 lightning strikes, with most of them felt at the top of the North Island, MetService meteorologist Daniel Corbett said.

Stargazers may want to observe Venus, Mercury and Jupiter towards the western horizon soon after sunset. By May 24, these three planets will form a triangle that fits "within a 5-degree circle and will stay that close together until May 29." Stargazers do not need special instruments to see the three planets appearing so close together to one's view. Clear skies, unobstructed view and right timing are important to see this rare spectacle.

Scientists discovered a new lead of drug development to treat and prevent the degenerative Alzheimer's disease.

Weather experts said on Wednesday that the tornado that hit Oklahoma on May 21, Tuesday, was stronger than the atomic bomb that hit the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II.

Aftermath images and videos of the Oklahoma tornado are now posted on social networking web sites. It showed how the force of nature damaged the US state on Monday, May 20, with its projected width of 3.2km and speed of up to 320km/hr.

A new strain of SARS-like virus could pose health risks to Australian tourists traveling to Europe and the Middle East, authorities warned.

There is an ongoing big debate in Australia if starving cattle should be allowed access to national park for emergency feeding, with Queensland and animal rights group on one side and the federal government on the opposite side.

NASA scientists announced a meteorite made a record lunar impact two months ago. This resulted in a fresh massive crater which added a mark to the man on the moon. The cosmic slam caused a powerful explosion so huge, it could have been visible to someone examining the moon closely at the time.