SCIENCE

Australian Scorpion Venom for Pain Management? [WATCH]

Can Australian scorpion venom actually be used for pain management? Scientists from Queensland University, Canada's Dalhousie University and Portugal's Universidade do Porto think so after studying the venom of Australian scorpions and discovering that it might be an effective painkiller. The study is entitled "Evolution Stings: The Origin and Diversification of Scorpion Toxin Peptide Scaffolds."
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2013 Comet Lovejoy Shines Brightly, More Stunning Images Surface Online

The 2013 Comet Lovejoy quietly made its appearance, while the attention of spectators focused on Comet ISON, it continues to impress with its brightness at approximately 4th magnitude. Stunning images of the comet also continue to surface on the Internet for an online viewing experience.

Australian-led Research Team Proves Diamonds Exist in Antarctica

Antarctica does not only have ice but diamonds as well. According to scientists, they have found evidence of a type of rock known to contain precious gems like diamonds under the ice. The recent discovery proves to be exciting as more is revealed about Antarctica's mineral resources. Recovering any of the newly-identified rock is currently forbidden by authorities. Mining in the hopes of finding diamonds is banned.

Hamish Fagg Prepares to Be First New Zealander in Space

Hamish Fagg, an engineering student from New Plymouth, is preparing to become the first New Zealander in space. The 21-year-old student has returned from his trip to a space academy camp in Florida after bagging the contest prize for the chance to take a commercial flight to space.

Is New Zealand’s Unofficial Symbol, the Kiwi Bird, a Native of Australia?

Research at Flinders University in Australia puts in question the origin of a bird, the kiwi, which has stood as neighbour New Zealand's unofficial symbol. Trevor Worthy, a palaentologist born in New Zealand, based his study on fossilised remains on NZ's south island that suggest the kiwi did not come from a larger ancestor but from a winged creature that originated in Australia but migrated to New Zealand.

Chinese Man's Severed Hand Attached to Ankle to Keep It Alive (VIDEO)

A Chinese man suffered an industrial accident in Hunan Province while operating on a machine at work in November and left his right hand severed. To keep his hand alive, he had doctors in China attach his hand to his ankle while he waited for a month before undergoing reattachment surgery.

Doomsday Coming? Universe May be on the Verge of Collapse

The universe, and the entire world as humans know it, may one day collapse with the Earth shrinking into a very hot and hard ball. Scientists have warned the risk of a collapse is now greater than previously thought with the process happening somewhere in the universe.

Chinese Lunar Rover Lands on The Moon

The first Chinese Lunar Rover had its first landing on the moon making a similar accomplishment like the US and former Soviet Union. This is considered a major step for the space programme and visions of Beijing to grow and achieve a milestone.

Author of Aussie Study on Circumcision Linked to Gilgal Society

The publication by IBT Australia of a study on the effect of circumcision on male sexual fulfillment elicited an email from a reader named Peter Spencer, who sent it via his email peterspencer@me.com, alleging that the basis of the article is a fake research by a man with close ties to child abusers and paedophiles.

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