Geminids Meteor shower peaks on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 displaying the best meteor stream. Here is how to enjoy the one of the most intense shooting star event.
Newly-discovered asteroid 2014 UR116 is not an Earth killer as the U.S. space agency NASA maintains that the mountain-sized space object is hardly a threat to humanity.
The Chinese market is flooded with vendors selling meteorites for which Chinese investors are ready to spend.
Innovations can make solar energy more affordable and user friendly.
The invasion of red imported fire ants in NSW port has been contained, but further investigation is being done to find out how and when did they came to Sydney.
The Mars Curiosity Rover explored Mount Sharp through which an impact crater was found. Scientists suggest that it could have held a lake.
There's a scientifically valid reason to rush to your nearest cafe. Recent studies indicate that drinking three cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
A new research showed that most couples found their levels of happiness decreasing after a 10-year period.
The Natural History Museum in London has recently acquired "Sophie", the stegosaurus. With most of it's skeletal structure intact, the dinosaur is an extremely rare find.
DNA scientist, James Watson becomes the first living Nobel laureate to sell his medal.
NASA test launches it's newest spacecraft Orion, which safely and successfully reaches back to earth after it's journey to space, paving the way for future ventures into space travel.
Research by the Met Office showed that human influence had a major role to play in climate change.
There are conflicting numbers as to the number of people who have died because of the fury of typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) which slammed Eastern Visayas on Saturday night, destroying more than 1,500 homes. It took the same path as super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) that battered the country in November 2013.
A pod of sperm whales were washed ashore the beach of Yorke Peninsula. Possible reasons for the stranding is being probed by environment authorities.
The 2014 Geminid meteor shower is set to peak on Saturday and Sunday evening, Dec. 13 and 14, where over 50 meteors per hour could be observed on a dark and remote location. The upcoming “shooting stars” sky display will also be offering viewers with the planet Jupiter shining brightly.
Robberg Beach In Plattenberg Bay has thousands of dead mussels washed up on its shore and the residents have been asked not to consume it.
Four teeth of an endangered whale were sawed off.
An anonymous e-mail was received by a conspiracy website that stated that NASA had received radio signals from Comet 67P about 20 years ago.
Archaeologists have discovered another enormous monolith near the Baalbeck temple complex.
The Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical Administration Service (PAGASA) turned out to have the better forecast than the US' Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) in predicting the path of Super Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), which battered the Philippines on Saturday.
Just a little bit more than a year after Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) ravaged the Philippines in November 2013, another super typhoon, Ruby (Hagupit) battered the country again on Sunday, particularly the Eastern Visayas which was hit by Haiyan.
Based on their in-depth analysis of Tissint, the meteorite from Mars, scientists have discovered that the component found in the fissures is organic in nature suggesting existence of life on Red planet.
Apocalypse or the end of days will not come in the form of a nuclear showdown between Russia and the U.S or an alien attack. Extinction of the human race could start anytime soon as scientists point to the alarming rise of superbugs.
Astronomers, technologists, and renowned figures are urging world leaders to do more in raising awareness about asteroids and the potential threat to Earth.
An alien building with apex roof, chimney and windows was noticed on images uploaded by the European Space Agency.
A circular island was discovered on Mars with the help of the HiRISE camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Geroge Prior consumed 10 Cokes daily, which resulted in massive weight gain as well as increase in his body fat percentage.
NASA scrubbed the first attempt to launch Orion after multiple weather and technical problems.
The man cut the dead shark only to find out that it was pregnant with three live baby sharks.
A meteorite that fell on Earth three and a half years ago is said to contain material that could be extra-terrestrial in nature.
