LIFE

Australian archaeologist Damian Evans attached a Lidar scanning system to helicopter skids and peered beneath the 734 square miles of Angkor Wat’s dense rainforest cover to map the topography of the ground. He found dozens of new sites previously unknown to archaeologists.

Scientists have detected life-giving gas oxygen in a faraway galaxy, 13.1 billion light years away. This could well be the oldest oxygen ever detected in the universe. The galaxy in question, SXDF-NB1006-2, is causing a storm in the scientific kingdom. Scientists are seeing the galaxy as it was 700 million years after birth of the universe. It shows the oldest signs of oxygen and this has baffled scientists.

Victoria-based aquatic scientist Sheree Marris filmed what was a giant spider crab aggregation on the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The “spectacular” sight of giant spider crabs gathering up in Australian waters was a unique experience for the marine scientist as she had never seen something like this before.

New study has revealed that climate change and human impact played a crucial role in the extinction of South America’s giant beasts such as sloths the size of elephants, one-tonne bears and sabre-toothed cats. Megafauna happily existed along with humans for nearly 3,000 years. However, as the climate rapidly warmed up, they became extinct within 300 years.

A 700-year-old farming technique that was practised by villagers in West Africa could well be the answer to combating climate change and revolutionising farming across Africa. This centuries old technique converts nutrient-poor rainforest soil into fertile farmland. It may reduce food shortages in some of the poorest regions on Earth.

The June update for “Destiny” has finally been released. And it seems that fans are already up in arms in exploring just what the update brought to the game.

Experts believe that the gigantic mythical creature that Google Earth spotted living in the South Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of Antarctica is the Kraken. The Kraken is a legendary seas creature that has been responsible for capsizing ships and killing sailors off the Nordic coast in the 20th century and further back in the past.

E3 2016 held a lot of new information for “Final Fantasy XV” fans. This time, an onslaught of new game details was released by Game Director Hajime Tabata in a fan Q & A segment, as teased earlier in the official Twitter.

Nuts such as walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds may significantly reduce prostate cancer mortality in men, a study has revealed. Prostate cancer is the second most lethal cancer and most commonly diagnosed cancer in men.

There are a couple of new “Super Mario” titles and franchise that will come out, while one title is already out on the eShop.

A team of more than 1,000 scientists from more than 90 universities around the world has detected gravitational waves for the second time in history. The team also included Canberra scientists at the Australian National University (ANU).

With the E3’s energy still running high for gamers, there are a few trickles of discounts worth checking out. PlayStation and Humble Bundle are both holding sales, while there is a new possible hint at when the awaited Steam Summer Sale from Valve will happen.

Of the upcoming “Pokemon” titles coming up, “Pokemon Go” has been one of the majorly anticipated titles. And now, Niantic Labs, The Pokemon Company and Nintendo have confirmed that it will be out for iOS and Android devices come July.

Google Earth and drones have helped in unearthing a massive ancient monument within the “lost city” of Petra in Jordan. It lay hidden in plain sight under the sand for thousands of years. The monument is twice as large as an Olympic-size swimming pool and nearly as long.

Scientists from Japan have come to the conclusion that cats seem to use their hearing to ascertain whether objects that they can't see exist. Moreover, they also seem to understand the principle of cause and effect. This basically means cats understand that actions can lead to reactions.

World Health Organisation’s (WHO) cancer agency, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has revealed that there is no conclusive evidence that drinking coffee causes cancer. This is kind of a reversal of the agency’s previous warning, which rated coffee as “possibly carcinogenic.”

Gluten-free diets are a fad these days and they have taken hold of health fanatics worldwide. According to the reports, gluten-free diet has surpassed all other searches on Google in the US, beating Palaeolithic diets, Atkins and South Beach.

“Final Fantasy XV” VR experience was one of the bigger surprises that fans of the franchise were treated to at E3 2016. And while its reception has been mixed at best, it appears that the developer will have a lot of time to improve the experience.

343 Industries has revealed the new “Halo” title, dubbed “Halo Wars 2.” Fans can already get their hands on it with the beta, which has just started and will last until June 20.

A mushroom that can prove to be fatal if consumed has been found growing in Western Australia for the first time. People have been warned of its poisonous nature and have been advised not to consume it.

A deadly superbug, ancomycin resistant enterococcus faecium (VRE), resistant to even the last line of antibiotics, has made its way to Australia. Australia has the highest rate of the deadly superbug in the world surpassing England, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

The Xbox One S console is Microsoft’s new device recently revealed at the E3 2016. Perhaps the biggest changes enumerated beyond the size of the touted smallest Xbox One system is the extra GPU and CPU in the hardware.

Recent research has shown that women with advanced ovarian cancer may benefit a lot from immunotherapy right after chemotherapy sessions. Chemotherapy given to women with advanced ovarian cancer boosts ability of tumour cells to protect themselves from the immune system.

One of the anticipate and hyped titles before the dawn of E3 2016 is NetherRealm Studios’ “Injustice 2.” Now the developer has given a few more hints as to the game’s mechanics alongside a 15-minute demo with a full match.

There are four titles confirmed for the PlayStation VR. The great thing about this is not only the number of available PS VR games, but also the diversity of their genres.

Charlie Sheen has been chosen the brand ambassador for LELO HEX condoms. Recently he opened up on how he is dealing with his HIV and how he is hell-bent in finding an HIV cure.

E3 2016 may have been all about revealing new games, devices and accessories, but that does not mean that current owners of existing gaming consoles will be left out. In fact, the three big leagues of gaming, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo have announced some sales for E3 2016 and the usual weekly deals.

Fans who want to take their love of the franchise to the next level can preorder the Xbox Elite Wireless controller for “Gears of War 4.” It’s a limited edition design that transforms the controller into what looks like a war-ravaged device, fitting of the game’s experience.

A massive 10kg (more than 20 pounds) ball of 2,000-year-old butter has been found hidden in a bog. Experts have said that the creamy ball is still edible.