Cosmic Displays: 'Wreath Nebula' in December and 'Quadrantids' in January [PHOTOS]
Just in time to herald the holidays, two beautiful sights in space caught the interest of amateur and professional astronomers alike.
Holographic 3D Displays Could be Reality in 2012
Holographic videos have been the ultimate dream for many scientists and manufacturers but unfortunately for consumers the technology doesn't exist outside of science fiction. Truly immersive video that is capable of creating images that are truly three-dimensional is still a fantasy. The closest developers have gotten to real holographic video displays have resulted in blurry images like Microsoft's 3D HoloDesk which used the Xbox Kinect sensor and mirrors to allow users to manipulate 3D s...
Waste Not, Want Not: Elephant Dung to Paper
As far as the old saying “waste not, want not” goes, people have long been practicing the act of conservation –utilize of everything that can be used so as not to waste anything in the process. But this old motto comes to life as news of elephant poop being turned into paper makes headlines.
Where Russia’s Phobos-Grunt Mission Will Fall Is Still Unknown, Experts Say
Russia’s doomed Phobos Grunt mission to Mar’s moon is confirmed to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere in January, but where will it fall?
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Black Silicon Solar Technology Promises More Efficient Solar Cells
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has granted Natcore a license to develop its patented black silicon technology. Natcore expects to deliver the first commercial black silicon product in 2012.
Thinking Yellow Slime Mold Could be the Basis for the First Bio-Computer
A brainless amoeboid yellow slime could be the key to figuring out human intelligence and help Japanese researchers build future bio-computers.
Food Allergies: Not to be Diagnosed by Tests Alone
Food allergies can strike anyone, at any age, and anywhere when it is triggered. And since it can be fatal, properly identifying if a person has one is critical. However, new findings are stirring up clinicians as diagnosing people through some basic tests alone aren’t enough to identify these food allergies.
Thank God for Health: How Religion Brings Health Benefits
Religion and medicine, for some, somehow do not mix. Viewing it only as a matter of faith, some shrug off spiritual belief aside and focus on what is concrete. But having a religion and a belief in God offers more than just hope and a sense of faith, it brings with it, unexpectedly, health benefits.
‘Alien-esque’ Namibian Space Ball’s Origin Traced
The “alien-esque” looking metallic ball that fell from the sky and was discovered mid-November in a remote grassland in Namibia is not so mysterious after all.
Futuristic Robots To Enhance Ocean Explorations
A new chapter in ocean exploration will soon begin with the use of futuristic robots, the sensorbots, which are equipped with biogeochemical sensors.
Top 5 Space Missions To Watch Out for in 2012
2011 was a memorable year as far as space exploration is concerned, but 2012 also promises to be as exciting. Even with the end of NASA’s space shuttle program, there are other space projects that will be highly anticipated by space enthusiasts.
Eat More Sweets After a Full Meal, Researchers Say
Feeling a little bloated from your Christmas dinner? Then you should eat more sugary sweets to battle those overeating pangs.
Twin Probe to Study Earth’s Moon Gravity Field
Two spacecrafts are set to enter orbit around Earth’s moon over the New Year’s weekend, in the latest lunar mission to measure the uneven gravity field and determine what lies beneath the moon’ core.
Search the Moon for Evidence of Alien Life, Scientists Suggest
Researchers said that the public, using close-up photographs of the moon from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, should be allowed to participate in the search for alien life in the moon.
Sydney Beaches to Remain Closed Until Wednesday
Many beaches in Sydney will remain closed until Wednesday as waves of up to four meters created by ex-tropical cyclone Fina hit the coast.
Children’s Absenteeism Linked to Mental Illnesses
Children's absenteeism may be far more problematic than missing out on class as new research finds it may be linked to their mental health.
NASA’s Kepler 2012 Planet Catalog May Include First True 'Alien Earth'
The rapid pace of exoplanet discoveries suggests that the first Earth twin will be found relatively soon, according to researchers, adding that the first true “alien Earth” could be found in 2012.
NASA Hubble Telescope Finds Evidence of Complex Molecules on Pluto
Pluto’s surface could contain complex hydrocarbon and nitrile molecules which may be responsible for giving the planet its ruddy color, according to the findings of Hubble Space Telescope’s Cosmic Origins Spectrograph.
A Second Temporary Moon is A Normal Occurrence, Research Says
Research findings show that a second temporary moon is the norm in our planet, noting that what looked like a spent rocket stage which was seen orbiting the Earth in 2006 was in fact asteroid 2006 RH120, a natural satellite like the moon.
'Space ball' Found In Namibia Baffles Authorities
A “space ball” measuring 35 centimeters (14 inches) in diameter and weighing six kilograms (13 pounds) has been discovered mid-November in a remote grassland in Namibia, prompting authorities to contact NASA and European Space Agency.
Solar Paint Could Revolutionize Energy Technology
A team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana has created a new material called "solar paint" which could pave the way for cheaper solar cell technology.
Comet Lovejoy Captured on Video from the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Here's another amazing video of the comet Lovejoy from the International Space Station. The images were captured by NASA astronaut Daniel Burbank, who is currently commander of the International Space Station.
Dreamers can Learn New Skills, Scientists Say
Could you soon learn new skills while you sleep? According to American scientists people can use dreaming as a tool to learn.
First New Particle Discovery at CERN Collider Reported
CERN physicists made its first new particle discovery at the Large Hadron Collider, known as Chi_b (3P), that will help scientists better understand the forces that hold matter together.
Top Most ET-Friendly Moons and Planets Listed
Want to know which moons and planets have the highest probability of hosting extra-terrestrial life?
NZ Wildlife Officials Reveal 'Birth' of New White Kiwi Chick
The decimated number of the rare white kiwi in New Zealand got much-needed boost this week as a second chick was reportedly hatched in the country's wildlife sanctuary, officials of the centre revealed on Friday.
World’s Largest Gold Producer Fined in Death of Aussie Miner
The Perth Magistrates Court fined Barrick Gold on Thursday $140,000 for the death of miner Daniel Williams in August 2009. Mr Williams fell into an ore chute at the underground mine of Barrick's Kanowna Belle gold mine near Kalgoorlie.
Japanese Researchers Building 13-Foot Tall Robot
Fans of the popular Japanese animated series, Gundam will be happy to note that there will soon be a real life 13 foot tall robot complete with a cockpit.
Farmers in Murray-Darling Basin Allow Flooding on Over 1 Million Hectares
Farmers in 10 of Murray-Darling Basin's 23 communities would allow the flooding of their lands' easement covering more than 1 million hectares.
Rains, Floods Kill 23 in Tanzania Capital
Heavy rains and flooding since Tuesday have killed 23 people in Tanzania's capital of Dar es Salaam prompting President Jakaya Kikwete to call on residents in affected valleys and lowland areas to evacuate.
Japan Could Ruin Australia’s $300 Million Whale Watch Industry
A former whaling captain warned that Japan's annual whale hunt in Antarctica could hurt Australia's $300-million-a-year whale-watch industry.
Health Check: What Santa Claus Goes Through to Deliver Gifts
With jingles being sung around the world, "Santa Claus is coming to town," scientists and experts find it to be a miracle as to how old St. Nick can do it. Even if it's just a one-time event, what he does every year is quite a feat. So with everything happening during Christmas, is Santa Claus really ok?
Earth’s Other Moons
The moon isn't the only satellite Earth has according to astrophysicists from the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Our planet actually gains and losses moons all the time.
DARPA's New Spy Satellite: ‘Sees You When You’re Sleeping, Knows When You’re Awake'
DARPA, Pentagon’s research arm, has described its dream military space telescope that could gather intelligence anywhere in the world, doing away with the need for spy planes or drones.
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