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Dwarf Planet ‘Makemake’ Lacks Atmosphere

In a new study, astronomers found out that the far-away dwarf planet Makemake lacks atmosphere. With the use of the European Southern Observatory’s telescopes in Chile, the astronomers were able to observe the hidden physical characteristic of the dwarf planet through a chance passage in front of a distant star.
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Leonid Meteor Shower 2012 Continues: Sky-gazers Can Still Catch a Glimpse

The 2012 Leonid Meteor Shower peak already arrived but sky-gazers still have a chance to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon as it continues this weekend. Ben Burress, a Chabot Space and Science Center astronomer in Oakland, declared another peak to build up from late Friday night to Saturday morning and continue until early Sunday morning.

UFO Spotted in Denver Baffled Media and Aviation Experts [VIDEO]

In Denver, Colorado, a man who wants to remain anonymous captured on video another UFO mystery spotted in the sky. After watching the footage of the strange unidentified flying object, media and aviation experts were left perplexed.

Total Solar Eclipse November 2012 in Australia: Viewers May Have Suffered Eye Damage

Over 60,000 people witnessed the exceptional November 2012 solar eclipse that occurred above Cairns and Port Douglas in Queensland, Australia. Now, ophthalmologists claim that these viewers may have suffered permanent eye damage or vision loss with sun-burnt eyeballs after looking at the total solar eclipse.

Best Place and Time to Witness the 2012 Leonid Meteor Shower

On November 17, the Leonid meteor shower will be visible under the dark skies with estimated 10-15 meteors per hour during its peak at 3 a.m. EST. Viewers should pick a nice spot in order to witness the rare event as the meteor shower shoot across the skies of Florissant, Waukee and Chicago.

Leonid Meteor Shower Expected to Peak on November 17

Spectators are hoping the skies will cooperate as the Leonid meteor shower reaches its actual peak on November 17 at 3 a.m. EST. The weather may be unpleasantly cold but the skies ought to be clear for a fantastic view of this year’s meteor shower over Des Plaines.

Solar Eclipse November 2012 in Australia Seen on Satellite Video

Over 50,000 thousand of sky-gazers were captivated with yesterday’s solar eclipse with the best views offered at Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. However, a European satellite was able to capture images of the extraordinary phenomenon from an exclusive viewpoint.

UFO Sighting in Pitlochry Captured on Video

When Adrian Musat looked outside of his window, the chef from Romania noticed an Unidentified Flying Object so he immediately grabbed his video camera then captured a couple of images before the mysterious thing vanished.

Total Solar Eclipse 2012: 10 of the Best Photos Uploaded to Instagram [PHOTOS]

The visibility of the total solar eclipse in Cairns, Queensland in Australia had been a much anticipated event for "umbraphiles," or those who travel across the world to chase eclipses. Click on the accompanying slideshow to see some 10 of the best solar eclipse photos uploaded to Instagram during and right after the eclipse.

Total Solar Eclipse November 2012: Watch Online Webcasts, Tweet Photos [VIDEO]

The total solar eclipse Wednesday can be observed via free webcasts. Where to watch online? Australians should rise early to share the experience real time with those camping out in Cairns, Queensland. Viewers from other time zones should adjust your clocks accordingly. Interested in prep webcasts? Know where to go.

Best Spot to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Australia

Australians should find a location with a clear view of the eastern horizon in order to witness the solar eclipse tomorrow. The rest of the Australian east coast can only view the partly covered sun.

Solar Eclipse in Australia Attracts Travelers

People who wish to see the amazing two-minute solar eclipse have started gathering on the far north of Queensland. On November 14, shortly after dawn at 6:30am, the Australian sky will grow darker as the moon passes in front of the sun. Without any weather disturbance, the sky-gazers will witness a black disk in the sky with the sun’s shining halo surrounding it.

One-Eyed Goat Draws Attention from Astonished Locals

If you think that you have already seen everything, better brace yourself as Mother Nature offers another amazing thing to shock us. Like the one-eyed goat born in Perundurai, Erode, India.

Right-Sized Asteroid Belts Responsive to Life: Study

According to a conducted study by Rebecca Martin, a NASA Sagan Fellow at University of Colorado in Boulder, together with astronomer Mario Livio of Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, the existence of right-sized asteroid belts on solar systems with life-bearing planets could possibly boost up the birth and evolution of complex life.

Researchers Confirm Math Causes Headaches

The dread of math is a common problem among students the world over. Many students have complained to their teachers and parents that the mathematical problems they need to solve on their exams or seatwork are causing them headaches.

Global Carbon Emissions Breach Threshold – PwC

Two years after 200 countries, during a United Nations climate conference in 2010, agreed to control their respective carbon emission contributions to below 2 degrees Celsius or 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, much has yet to be really accomplished, much more acted and worked on, after a new analysis from (PricewaterhouseCoopers) PwC showed the annual rate of reduction of carbon emissions per unit of GDP has exceeded a critical threshold.

Australia Maybe Getting Richer But It’s Also Getting Sicker, No Thanks to the Mines

Australia, whose abundant metals and minerals resources helped propel it to become one of the stable economies to withstand any rollercoaster financial crisis in the past years, has been found to be unfortunately getting sicker because of the environmental hazards brought about by mining these very resources.

Drunken Blackbirds in England Die Due to Fermented Berries

A dozen young blackbirds were found dead at a school playground in Cumbria, England. An investigation indicated that the avian creatures suffered from alcohol poisoning due the birds eating fermented berries.

Gasoline From Air? New Technology Delivers Clean and Green Fuel of the Future

The true cost of fossil fuel reaches far beyond what is paid at the gas pump -- the expense of waging war to protect oil interests, governmental corruption, global warming and environmental destruction all are part of the equation. And don't forget about the health consequences as well.

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