SCIENCE

Smallpox was one of the most feared diseases in the world since it could cover the human body with painful and pus-filled rashes. Since its elimination in 1979, scientists now fear that smallpox and a host of other diseases could reemerge and spread again because of the thawing corpses in Siberia.

Global warming will leave Antarctic wide open for invasive species. According to Australian scientists, an increase in global temperatures could leave the Antarctic environment vulnerable. Researchers have been studying animal and plant survey data in the Antarctic to separate the areas known as the hotspots of species diversity. Australian National University's Dr Ceridwin Fraser said that their findings have revealed more Antarctic species were living around volcanoes.

Weather forecasters have urged on residents of New Zealand to brace for strengthening tropical Cyclone Lusi which is expected to hit the country in the coming weekend. North Island has been forecast to bear the brunt of the storm.

Apple's iPhone recycling program has now been made available in Canadian retail stores. Canadians wanting that latest model can now trade in their old iPhones to get a credit of up to $275 in order to purchase the new model.

Steve Irwin calmly said that he was dying during his final moments, his cameraman recounted. Justin Lyons was with the Crocodile Hunter when a massive stingray stabbed Irwin wildly with its tail “hundreds of times.”

Australian scientists are working on a project to "zap" junk in space, using lasers from Earth to reduce the amount of garbage threatening to collide with space satellites. According to Matthew Colless, the director of Australian National University's Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, said the laser project is realistic and they will likely to be operational in the 10 years.

Australia's gnarly waves in the east coast will soon shrink due to climate change. According to a new research study, current global warming rates indicate a trend of smaller waves in Australia's popular surfing sites. By the end of the century, the waves are predicted to be two-thirds smaller than its current size.

Scientists are now studying the possibility of replicating a genetic mutation on human T-cells to help fight HIV infection. It replicates the known genetic factor called CCR5 delta 32 that prevents HIV to attach itself from immune cells and render it unable to replicate in the body.

Climate Council releases its Angry Summer report for the 2013-2014 summer

Would you die on Earth to live in Mars? More than 200,000 people applied for one-way expedition to live permanently in the red planet and leave the Earth for good. In a new interview filmed about five of prospective Martians, they share their reasons on their desire to start a new life, being a part of history, and the burden of leaving their loved ones for the sake of their dreams.

With over ten million people following "I F--king Love Science" (IFLS) on Facebook, the page got the thumbs up to become an up-and-coming television show to be executive produced by the "Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson on Science Channel.

A device that would make women achieve orgasm with the mere push of a button would soon become available in the market. The gadget uses electrodes that are attached to a woman's spine to trigger an orgasm using remote control.

Scientists at the Dickson's lab have developed a system called fly mind-altering device, allowing them to control the mating behavior of houseflies and letting a fly "fall in love" with a ball of wax.

It would have been unbelievable to hear an earth-based telescope, using exactly the "same type of imaging sensor found in digital cameras," capturing images of planets outside the solar system. How is that possible? Based on a new study conducted by the University of Arizona (UA) researchers, it is indeed, possible and believable.

NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Hubble Space Telescope has captured the disintegration of the P/2013 R3 Asteroid. The Guardian report claims that the images captured between October 2013 and mid-January 2014 reveal the asteroid breaking up into smaller fragments with astronomers claiming the four largest remains are up to 200 yards in radius.

A baby who was born with H.I.V AIDS has been cured of the infection within hours after child’s birth. This is the second case that has been reportedly cured of the infection and has now raised hopes of the treatment of the widespread disease

New Zealand's NIWA scientists have discovered a rare, deep-sea fish last seen more than 60 years ago. Five of the hadal snail fish were caught in a trap 7000 metres deep in the Kermadec Trench during the scientists' special research assignment between NIWA and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.

A large ice-free region the size of New Zealand has disappeared in Antarctica which scientists attribute was due to the burgeoning global warming conditions of the planet.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) currently plans to launch a probe that will orbit planet Jupiter’s icy moon Europa by 2025 after the released 2015 White House federal budget allocated $15 million for developing the mission. NASA researchers, who have been working on the Europa Clipper plan for years, will be able to observe the moon’s ice shell and subsurface ocean with the use of different science instruments when the probe makes several flybys on Europa.

Sky gazers are currently given a celestial treat with planet Jupiter brightly visible in the night sky even outshining the stars. The planet is currently located in the Gemini constellation, close to the twin bright stars Castor and Pollux, making it easy for the viewers to study its movement against the sparkling background.

South Australian office of the National Archives will reveal Australia’s classified reports on flying saucers and UFO’s

An enormous asteroid will come very close to earth and move past the planet on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 8 am (AEDT) and on Wednesday at 21:07 GMT (16:07 EST), according to reports. The asteroid will get close to the planet during its journey between the Earth and moon.

At least 100 world cultural landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Tower of London and Sydney Opera House will be wiped out from the face of the earth if ocean waters continue to rise spurred by the burgeoning global warming and climate change.

Could babies of Fukushima now stand a chance of longer, healthier lives after scientists have developed and built a radiation scanner meant for their exclusive use?

Climate change has been blamed to play a crucial role in the summer's heat wave. The Australian report released on March 4 suggested the country will experience a longer bushfire season caused by the continual rising of greenhouse gases. This means a hotter weather with increased risks of extreme fire in bushlands.

Nepal is again bracing for an influx of visitors wanting to trek up the challenging Mount Everest this spring, with an equal amount of potential thrash going to be left behind by the so-called nature lovers and protectors. To counter this, Nepal authorities on Monday announced adventurous climbers will now be required to bring eight kilograms (18 pounds) of thrash when they come down.

It was a blow to the lowest core. Three years after the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown, prosecutors in Japan decided to drop charges, essentially holding no one accountable for the disaster and its aftermath.

Canada's homeless are feeling more the brunt of the country's record-breaking cold weather and may have to cramp it out with others at local shelters at least until May.

Astronaut Leroy Chiao witnessed UFOs during a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station (ISS) back in 2005. The pioneering astronaut, who served as commander of the ISS nine years ago, finally speaks up on the UFO sighting that he experienced.