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The unusually huge full moon called supermoon lighted up the night sky on Saturday night. It was the first of three supermoons of summer which are expected this year.

Typhoon Neoguri, weakened from an original super typhoon category, has killed at least two people, forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and has cut the supply of electricity and water to the people of Japan.

A report published by the Washington-based Union of Concerned Scientists has highlighted the potential ill effects of climate change to at least 30 historical landmarks in the U.S. Should the human-induced climate change continue to escalate, there might be no other way for America's newest and oldest landmarks but to topple and bow down to rising sea levels, floods and wildfires.

A look at a new world where ice is as natural as soil has been given importance as NASA IceBridge mission presents the world an array of Greenland's breathtaking view.

The European Space Agency (ESA) Mars Express spacecraft is currently preparing to capture and further observe the 2013 Comet ISON while making its closest flyby to planet Mars on Tuesday, October 1. Space.com reports that Comet ISON will pass by the Red Planet at 6.5 million miles (10.4 million kilometers) so the spacecraft that started the observation campaign on September 21 must have a superior view.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7 premiere is only a month away. So many changes in the characters' storylines await the avid viewers. Meantime, here's a look into some of the best science and film personalities who have appeared as themselves in the hit CBS sitcom.

While waiting for Comet ISON’s near-Earth approach in December, spectators can witness first a stunning display coming from the 2013 Perseid meteor shower. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) describes the annual space event as the “best meteor shower of the year” and it is set to peak during the nights of August 11 and 12.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) officially released the dazzling image of the 2013 Comet ISON that Hubble Space Telescope was able to capture last April 30, 2013. The image shows Comet ISON speeding its way close to planet Earth with a visible tail and spectacular background.

The term "supermoon" originated from astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979. Scientists, however, call this cosmic occasion "perigree." When perigree occurs on a full moon, the event is called "perigee-syzygy." Where should you be if you want to take supermoon photos in Australia? And how do you take breathtaking, dramatic full moon photos? Here are a few tips.

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.

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?

The I/O developer conference is a heaven for all geeks and tech aficionados. The conference not only hosted Google’s latest offerings but a whole lot more of tech surprises. From Google’s newest upgrades to collaboration with NASA and Solar Panels, it was a week filled with innovative products and technology.

Space scientists were thrilled by the most powerful star explosion ever detected to date. Two NASA space telescopes spotted the explosion or the highest-energy gamma-ray burst (GRB) on Apr. 27.

The 2013 Lyrids Meteor Shower was at its best peak from April 21 to the early morning hours of April 22. Viewers who were not able to experience the spectacle can still catch the rare phenomenon with NASA’s live stream coverage shared on Space.com beginning at 8:30 p.m. EDT (0030 GMT).

The 2013 Lyrids Meteor Shower is at its peak between Sunday night and the early hours of Monday morning but viewers can still see the spectacle until April 25. The bright moon may be an obstacle for the sky watchers but there are still some tips on how to best view the celestial display.

The University of Maryland at College Park (UMCP) and Lowell Observatory astronomers utilized NASA’s Swift Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope (UVOT) to observe the 2013 Comet C/2012 S1 ISON’s near-Earth approaching movement and composition. The Swift UVOT managed to capture an image of the comet which the space agency released to the public two days ago.

Comet PANSTARRS, also known as C/2011 L4, is a non-periodic comet, which means it would show up only once in a lifetime. Astrophotographers up North have been taking advantage of the waxing crescent moon to take stunning photos of PANSTARRS. The comet gave the most stunning view with the New Moon on Mar. 13 in the sunset sky of the Northern Hemisphere.

The 2013 Comet PANSTARRS spectacularly appeared close to the crescent moon during the March 13 night sky. Clear skies provided a great view for the spectators who wish to witness and capture images of the rare space phenomenon.

Comet PANSTARRS was discovered in June 2011, and was expected to be visible to the naked eye in March 2013. But it is not as bright as the Comet ISON, which will grace the sky by end-2013. Many of those who have tried to spot this March comet needed the aid of binoculars. Keep trying, says the experts. If you are into astrophotography, have your own gallery of PANSTARRS photos. This is one cosmic event you would not want to miss.

Comet PANSTARRS, officially identified as C/2011 L4, will become visible this week to the Northern Hemisphere residents at the left side of a thin, crescent moon. Binoculars without any weather disturbances can provide a spectacular view and some online sites offer images or live streaming of Comet PANSTARRS’ peak on March 15.

Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to unleash the cheesy romantic in everyone who is willing to explore their lovestruck psyche. If it helps, here are some tried and tested (scientific, if you may) pickup lines and memes from the nerds and the geeks to make your loved one smile.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) confirmed the success of its latest Landsat satellite launch on Monday, February 11, at the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) is the collaborative work between NASA and the United States Geological Survey aimed to carry on capturing images and recording data of the Earth's landscapes from outer space.

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has spotted another odd shiny small object on the red planet. Observers of Martian images are always on the lookout for something "curious" on the planet. This time, an image editor pointed out a bulge unlike any other amid Martian rocks. Meanwhile, scientists are celebrating Curiosity's first pouncing on its first Martian rock.

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.

Feeling grouchy on a Monday? Grumpy Cat is with you. A lot of cats on Reddit, Instagram and Facebook look adorable, cute and friendly. Grumpy Cat hates them all. But then this perennially cranky cat hates everything. Grumpy Cat has been on different social networks, whining about life, special occasions and commentaries on trending topics of the day.

American sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS) is a show about nerds and "a girl next door." The nerds are as fun as some regular guys, and the girl next door kills spiders for them and teaches them how to fish. The show is now on its sixth season, but ratings remain strong. The material has a lot to do with it. Over 19 million viewers (second highest of the show ever) saw the episode last week about flirting and sexual harassment.

Chris Hadfield is just no plain Commander of NASA's International Space Station. He is also once photography aficionado. And this passion has helped the world see for itself the massive 'catastrophic' bushfires that is currently raging on in Australia.

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.

Sky-gazers can still catch an amazing view of the 2012 Geminid meteor shower. Traces of the meteor shower will be visible this afternoon at about 2 p.m. (AEDT) while its peak is expected to occur once again at approximately 6 p.m. (AEDT).

Sky-gazers can witness another exceptional visual feast up in the sky. The 2012 Geminid meteor shower, which scientists claim as the most intense meteor shower of the year, is expected to peak between December 13 and 14.