Apocalypse 2012 Beliefs Debunked by NASA Scientist
NASA has rebutted various myths relating to the alleged apocalypse awaiting the Earth on Dec. 21, 2012, advising people to "sleep well" on that date.
NASA Targets Jupiter’s Moon Europa for ‘Habitability’ Mission
NASA is targeting Jupiter’s moon Europa, considered by many scientists as the solar system’s best bet for harboring life beyond Earth, for “habitability” mission.
Russian Scientist: Sorry for Phobos-Grunt Failure, Mission to Mars Moon Still Possible
Admitting the failure of Phobos-Grunt mission, a Russian scientist apologized for the failed mission but said that new a mission to the Mars moon is still possible.
Is Cold Fusion Even Possible?
Has the world's first cold fusion plant finally been built? Andrea Rossi, an Italian physicist claims that he has built the world's first working cold fusion plant. He demonstrated his Energy Catalyzer or E-Cat machine at the University of Bologna in Italy on October 28. The machine, which fuses nickel and hydrogen to give off heat in the process, actually produced an average of 470 kilowatts for more than five hours.
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London Cab Drivers Develop Bigger Hippocampus Due to Intensive Training, Study Shows
Using MRI brain scans, researchers in Britain discovered that cab drivers had increased the grey matter in their posterior hippocampus after over three years of intensive training to memorize London's numerous street routes.
Limited Human Intelligence: Are We Better Off Normal?
Humans are blessed with intelligence that surpasses that of other animals in the planet making us effectively, on top of the food chain, so to speak. But as with anything else, people look for more, and when it comes to intelligence, humans want to be smarter. But can humans transcend being normally smart and be super smart?
Video: UFO Sighting Near Mercury or Natural Phenomenon?
Is the image caught on camera by NASA spacecraft a cloaked UFO spaceship lurking near Mercury or just an after image of the planet itself?
Paying Attention to the Body Has Weight Loss-Pay Off
For women, losing inches off the belly has always been associated to spending tons of hours at the gym, working out, and going on some impossible diet. But losing belly fat could actually be as simple as paying attention to one's body.
Hunter Valley Wine Growers Kick Out AGL Over CSG Stand
Wine growers in Hunter Valley who belong to the area's wine industry association sought to kick out gas giant AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGK) from their ranks because of the firm's stand on coal seam gas (CSG).
CERN Physicists Now Possess Data on Higgs Boson, Expect First Glimpse Soon
CERN physicists are now in possession of new data that could point with greater certainty where to find the Higgs boson or “God-particle” which has long been sought by scientists.
Dawn Mission Reveals More Secrets of Asteroid Vesta
NASA's Dawn mission to asteroid Vesta has revealed more images of the asteroid's topography and found that the asteroid has a mountain that is three times the size of Earth's Mount Everest.
What were the World’s Earliest Animals? Fossils Still Mystify Scientists
Microscopic 570-million year old fossils found in China could be the oldest sample of animal life found to date.
Interstellar Spaceflight: Can we Become an Interstellar Species?
Space is a vast and dangerous place. The enormous distances between the stars means that it would take centuries to reach the nearest star to our solar system. Alpha Centauri is only 4.27 light years from the Sun but it would still take about 50,000 years on our fastest spacecraft to reach it. Given these obstacles are the stars barred from us forever? Should we even try for interstellar spaceflight?
Solar Storms Could Erode Lunar Surface: NASA
The moon and other planets could be severely affected by solar storms and the accompanying coronal mass ejections (CMEs) according to a research by NASA scientists.
Children Affected by Domestic Violence Like Soldiers in Combat, Study Shows
Children subjected to physical abuse or exposed to domestic violence have been found to have similar brain patterns as soldiers fighting in dangerous combat situations.
NASA Telescope Expects More Alien Planets Finds Before Mission Ends in November 2012
After its discovery of 1,094 exoplanet candidates on Monday, the NASA Kepler space telescope is expected to find more alien planets before the end of iots prime mission in November 2012, space officials said.
‘Sungrazer’ Comet Set to Rendezvous With The Sun
A newly discovered comet, categorized by astronomers as a “sungrazer,” is moving towards the sun and is expected to graze the sun’s surface in mid-December.
Arsenic in Apple Juice: True or False?
As the old saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," and with modern times apple juice became the substitute for the actual fruit. Sporting the same vitamins and minerals, apple juice and other fruit juices became a common sight in different families' homes as an alternative to sodas.
‘Unspoken Space Race’ Heats Up Asian Countries, Experts Say
There is an “unspoken space race” among Asian countries which may fuel regional tensions and increase risk of space militarization, according to policy experts.
Touchscreens of the Future will be able to Touch Back and Bendable
Touchscreens of the Future will be able to Touch Back and Bendable
Natural Supplement Pycnogenol Enhances the Brain
Natural supplements are often seen as second-class citizens when it comes to medications, so to speak. This is because some of them have no therapeutic claims, and for some reason, people see natural herbs as something foreign compared to the pills they pop in so effortlessly from the pharmacist.
Elephant Gores Sydney Vet in Sabah Wildlife Park
A 26-year-old veterinarian from Sydney was gored to death by a wild elephant while taking photo of the animal in a wildlife reserve in Borneo island, Malaysia on Wednesday.
Study Finds Link Between Childbirth And Bipolar Affective Disorder
New research show that risks of developing bipolar affective disorder is increased if a woman experiences a psychiatric episode within the first 30 days after childbirth.
Should Extinct Animals be Brought Back Through Cloning?
In five years time you could be seeing a woolly mammoth roaming the Earth again. Scientists from Japan and Russia have discovered a well-preserved thigh bone from a woolly mammoth buried in the permafrost in Siberia and they believe they can clone a mammoth from the remains.
Online Database Of Habitable Planets Now Available
Do you want to know what planets are habitable? Search the answer in the Habitable Exoplanet Catalog (HEC) website, the new online catalog of habitable planets.
Top Five Robot Gift Suggestions for the Holidays
Robots make for fantastic gifts this holiday season. Even if your giftee is no mad scientist, robots still make for cool and unique gifts. Robots are readily available in many retail stores and websites. Owning robots isn't the just for scientists and the ultra-rich. Here are some affordable robots for Christmas.
NASA: 'Merging Tsunami' Increased Massive Destruction in Japan
The earthquake that hit Japan on March 11 triggered the long-hypothesized "merging tsunami," researchers said, noting that data from NASA and European radar satellites captured at least two wave fronts that doubled the disaster's intensity.
Russia’s Phobos-Grunt Spacecraft Shows Signs of Decay, Slowly Descending to Earth
Russia’s Phobos-Grunt spacecraft is currently in a 299 kilometer orbit and is slowly descending towards the Earth’s atmosphere.
Astronomers Find Biggest Black Holes Yet
Astronomers have reported that they have found and measured one of the largest black holes found in the universe as of late.
Croc Suspect in Death of a Cairns Fisherman
A crocodile is the suspect in the death of a 49-year-old Cairns fisherman and barge skipper. Queensland police said on Wednesday that they suspect a reptile after they recovered the body of David Fordson with signs of injury caused by a marine animal.
Research on How Brain Corrects Movement Gives Better Stroke Understanding
Aside from basic movement, what experts need to understand now is how difficulty in movement brought about by stroke occurs and how the brain processes it. That is why researchers at Queen's University studied how the brain corrects movement after being hit or bumped, in the hopes of understanding the difficulties in movement.
Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Gives Prolonged Fatigue
Cancer is a serious matter that must be dealt with. And unfortunately, treatment for such a lethal disease - chemotherapy - not only kills cancer cells thus preventing them from dividing, but also harms other cells that are normal in the body. It is common knowledge that chemotherapy, though very effective at treating cancer, can leave its weary patients with some side effects.
Antarctic Showdown: Clash of Japan Whale Hunters, Anti-Whaling Sea Shepherd Ships Seen
A Japanese whale hunting vessel set off Tuesday for the Antarctic seas beefed up by Coast Guard patrol boats in anticipation of another fierce interference from Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling ships and activists.
Flexible Workplaces: Better Work, Better Health
Working is an essential part of life. Almost everyone is expected to work sooner or later to earn a living. However, a dream job could end up a nightmare what with all the different factors such as long work hours, traffic and commuting, and the lack of time for self. That is why flexible workplaces were introduced - making even a bad job, great.
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