Queensland Gets Flooded, 20 Rescued
Rainfall poured down by ex-tropical cyclone Oswald has brought flowing to the eastern state of Queensland, Australia, where so far 20 have been rescued.
2013 Year of the Comets? 5 Things to Know about Comets C/2011 L4 and C/2012 S1
The year 2013 could be marked by sightings of two bright comets, one of which could be the brightest comet sighting in history. Astronomers, however, are careful not to spark too much anticipation because comets can be unpredictable. Here are five things to know from two comets observers could see this year until 2014.
New Zealand Economist Proposes Extinction of Cats to Save Bird Population
Bob, the American software programmer who outsourced his tasks to Chinese developers and instead spent time watching feline videos, would surely disagree with a proposal by Gareth Morgan, a New Zealand economist. And so would other cat lovers too because Mr Morgan, in his Web site (http://garethsworld.com/catstogo/), suggested the gradual extinction of the country's cat population because of the threat the animals cause to native bird species.
Asteroid Mining: Deep Space Industries to Execute Mission on 2015
Hard-working scientists made huge developments in the past ten years as they identify and track near-Earth asteroids. These scientific space developments have urged the new company, Deep Space Industries (DSI), to become the very first in executing the Asteroid Mining Mission on 2015.
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UFO Sightings: Expert Observed UFO Activity in Dunedoo, New South Wales
In the past two weeks, a man from Dunedoo, New South Wales has been spotting over 50 unidentified flying objects (UFOs) across the night sky. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, contacted an expert to observe the weird UFO activity in the area.
China Fights Worst Smog Pollution
Stocks of gas face masks as well as air purifiers have sold like hotcakes in China early this week as the Asian country fights and cleans off its worst yet smog pollution which hit large parts of Central and East China over the weekend. Such a price the country has to pay in exchange for global economic supremacy.
UFO Sightings: 'Black triangle-shaped objects' reported by several witnesses [ILLUSTRATED]
UFO sightings created a buzz last week in Michigan where several witnesses reported seeing "black triangle-shaped objects." In California, a witness illustrated for MUFON what he and his grandmother witnessed one strange night on the road.
Russian Space Agency Plans Unmanned Moon Flight in 2015
While NASA had been on a long vacation from moon journeys and a Dutch company aims to send the first inhabitants from earth to the planet Mars by 2023, Russia is playing catch up as global interest in the space grows.
Mars Rover Curiosity, 'Flower' Update: Photo Still Baffles Scientists [VIDEO]
Mars rover Curiosity sent back to Earth an image of what looked like a flower on the red planet. Scientists still do not have enough information about the object, but they insist the pearl-colored material is not biological in nature.
45-Tonne Dead Sperm Whale Washes Up in New Zealand Beach
A 12-metre, 45-tonne dead male sperm whale washed up on the Paraparaumu Beach in Kapiti Coast, New Zealand on Wednesday. A whale expert said the mammal probably died after suffocation.
UFO Sightings Accounted Close to NASA’s International Space Station [PHOTOS]
Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) were making numerous appearances close to NASA’s International Space Stations (ISS). The footages have been posted on YouTube to show the public images of different shapes and sizes of UFOs captured from the NASA cameras.
Wanted: 400 Older Male Aussies for Alzheimer’s Trial
The McCusker Alzheimer's Research Foundation in Perth is seeking 400 males aged 60 and above who will participate in a 14-month trial using a combination of testosterone and fish oil believed to prevent or postpone Alzheimer's.
NASA to Host Media Conference for Mars Curiosity Rover Update on January 15
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will host a media teleconference on January 15 at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST) to give an update on the Mars Curiosity rover mission at the planet’s Gale crater. The Mars Science Laboratory Project and its Curiosity rover are conducting an important two-year mission to examine whether Mars conditions will allow microbial life on the planet.
One-Way Ticket for First Human Residents of Mars in 2023
While most reality TV contestants like those in Big Brother get booted out one by one until the last few finalists battle it out for the top prize, winners in a reality TV with a trip to Mars as the prize will get booted out of Earth permanently.
8 Best Diets of 2013; 3 Worst Diets of 2012
Like other New Years, Jan 1, 2013 started with many people including going on a diet in their New Year's Resolutions. Some will fail in their diets while others may succeed in the next 12 months.
NASA: Former Doomsday Asteroid 'Apophis' Poses 'Zero' Risk in 2036 [UPDATE]
Asteroid Apophis, which passed by Earth from late night Wednesday to midnight Thursday, has lost its doomsday label. This is great news based on new data gathered by NASA. This is great news, considering scientists have just found out Apophis is even bigger than initially thought.
Aussie Scientists’ Discovery Could Free Diabetics from Insulin Injection
In the near future, there are chances that diabetics would no longer need injections to receive insulin. The hope of needle-free insulin shots comes from a research by Australian scientists at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne.
Fed up with Boring Life? Ready for Change? Gear up for Mars!
The colonization of the Red Planet is not only a topic of science fiction films or books; it is becoming a reality. More and more people believe that the human life on Mars is just a matter of time.
Apophis Whizzes Past Earth, Bigger than Expected: Why is it called 'doomsday asteroid?'
Apophis, an asteroid first spotted in June 2004, passes by Earth Jan. 9 U.S. time. This near-Earth space object was once called "doomsday asteroid," but scientists confirm its 2013 approach is nowhere near enough to impact Earth. However, scientists have just announced Wednesday the asteroid was actually bigger than previously believed.
$1 Million in Stock Losses Due to NSW Fires
The bushfires raging across New South Wales has caused about $1 million damage to the state's stock. Although there are no lives lost or homes razed due to the blazes, NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell said about 10,000 sheep were lost in Yass shire alone.
NASA Considers the $2.6 B Keck Asteroid-Moon Mission
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is pondering on a plan that will allow a robotic spacecraft drag a near-Earth asteroid into the moon’s orbit. The Keck Institute for Space Studies in California reports that the asteroid-moon mission worth $2.6 billion could begin on 2025.
2013 Asteroid Apophis: Where to Watch the Asteroid’s Near-Earth January 9 Flyby
Asteroid Apophis will have its nearest approach to planet Earth today, January 9. Viewers can watch the live streaming of the asteroid flyby at the website Slooh.com. The online sky-watching service will also provide footages from other observatories all over the world.
Earth is Not Alone: 17B Close-Clone Planets within the Milky Way
Within the vast expanse of the Milky Way, U.S. astronomers estimate that some 17 billion Earth-sized planets exist and likely located in the so-called habitable zones, where water in liquid form is found.
Viral Video: Polar Bear Attacks Wildlife Cameraman, 1M Views in 4 Days [VIDEO, PHOTOS]
A video of a polar bear attacking a camera man has gone viral with a million views within only four days. The footage drew mixed reactions from disbelief, to genuine awe, to excitement and suspense.
Star Trek Actor Exchanges Tweets with Canadian Astronaut in International Space Station
Tweets from number one microblogging site Twitter could reach outer space. This was proven by tweet exchanges between American actor William Shatner, who portrayed Captain Kirk in Star Trek, and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.
Jan. 9 Asteroid Apophis: 6 Things to Know, Why Scientists Feared Impact
Asteroid Apophis is expected to be visible in the Earth sky on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The asteroid is quite far relative to the moon's distance from the planet. But in 2004, scientists feared an eventual impact with this 270-meter rock in space.
NASA Astronomers Prepare for January 9 Asteroid Apophis Flyby near Planet Earth
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronomers are getting ready for asteroids and comets that could flyby near planet Earth this 2013. NASA’s deep-space radars at Goldstone, California and Arecibo, Puerto Rico will reportedly monitor space on January 9 for a particular flyby of an asteroid identified as 99942 Apophis at approximately 14.5 million kilometers away.
Planned Village in Mars for 80,000 Vegans Only
Elon Musk, the co-founder of PayPal, a global e-commerce business, is planning to build a small city on planet Mars. However, there is a small catch - only 80,000 space explorers would be allowed to live on the red planet, and they must be vegetarians.
Mars Curiosity Rover Photos: Take a Look at a ‘Flower’ on the Red Planet [PHOTOS]
NASA’s Curiosity rover captured the image of a flower-like object on Mars, but scientists are quick to announce the object was just a rock or "part of the rock" in the image. Check out the accompanying photos to see for yourself.
WWF Says New Coal Ports Near Great Barrier Reef Not Necessary
World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Australia insisted over the weekend that Queensland does not need new coal ports in and near the Great Barrier Reef. WWF based its assessment on the state government's Great Barrier Reef Ports Strategy Economic Analysis that said coal ports in the area are operating at only 52 per cent of their planned capacity.
Funny Video: Stephen Hawking Talks 'Supermassive Black Hole' in Go Compare Advert [VIDEO]
Professor Stephen Hawking, who has appeared in the hit CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory," is featured in a new Go Compare advertisement. The brilliant scientist showed once again that he has a knack for pulling off funny "Bazinga" moments.
New Year’s Day Solar Flare: Watch Stunning Footage of Sun’s Own Fireworks [PHOTO, VIDEO]
The 2013 New Year’s Day coincided with “natural fireworks” erupting from the sun, which is approaching “solar maximum,” during which there will be more intense solar flares.
Food Trends for 2013
Like previous yearend holidays, 2012 ended with a lot of feasting across different nations and continents. The menu varied from national favourite dishes to traditional yearend holiday food ranging from pasta to fresh fruit.
2013 Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak Will Only Last For A Few Hours
The 2013 Quadrantid meteor shower will only last for a few hours at its peak time on January 3. In a released NASA statement, the major sky gazing time will still differ on location so viewers who wish to experience the spectacular meteor display really need to wake up in the early hours of the morning.
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