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2013 Comet ISON: Astronomer's Evaluation on Latest Data Suggests 'Imminent Demise' of Comet ISON

The 2013 Comet ISON's closest approach to planet Mars last October 1 had built up the excitement for a remarkable display but the “Comet of the Century” was not able to meet the expectations of the scientists in-charge with the NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter HiRISE camera. Astronomer Ignacio Ferrin from FACom, Universidad de Antioquia gave his evaluation on the latest Comet ISON data and discovered signs on its “imminent demise.”

Forgotten Names In Nobel For Physics

Peter Higgs and Francois Englert were the physicists who were instrumental in the discovery of the "God particle" that won the Nobel for Physics. Their names were finally hailed by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Tuesday after waiting for 50 years. It may be long to get the Nobel but they eventually had it.

Rise of Deaths Linked To PMA Sold As MDMA

If you haven't heard of the drug PMA, it's probably because it's being sold as something else and a mere change in name has proven to be a fatal alteration indeed. In August of this year, the Office for National Statistics made public figures on drug-related deaths in 2012. While the statistics themselves were about equal to the previous years, what stood out were the deaths associated with PDA.
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Australian Weather Still Breaking Climate Records

Australia's south coast is expected to reach 40 degrees, a little over that and it may well be the hottest day of the year. One cause of this might be the hot air mass that has been building over the northern parts of the territory while the bodies of water surrounding the continent have been no help as the warm surface temperature continues to rise.

Pollution, Smog Mar China Week-long Holiday

What could have been a peaceful and relaxing week-long holiday for residents turned otherwise when northern China was again surrounded by fog and pollution on Sunday. The situation was so extreme that authorities had to suspend air flight operations as well as closed at least six expressways.

Australia Hits Hottest Temperature Yet On Record

Australia's newly rebadged Climate Council is naming this year as the hottest calendar year documented since record keeping began. 2013 is set to have the highest temperatures, passing by far 2005's warm climate. The elevated temperature is cause for concern as local governments are concerned with spontaneous bush fires may erupt should this budding heat wave continue. This is one hot streak that the public should be talking about.

Red Wine Compound May Eliminate Cancer Cells - Study

A recent study claims that a particular compound present in drinking red wine may actually help in killing cancer cells. Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, can be modified to enter the human body tissues and kill malignant cells.

Bigfoot No Longer a Myth? Sasquatch Genome Project Researchers Find DNA Proof, Film Footage (VIDEOS)

Bigfoot is definitely real, according to a group of researchers from the Sasquatch Genome Project who found DNA evidence including photos and videos of the legendary creature. The researchers have in their possession a never-before-seen footage of Bigfoot. The video presented to the public showed a female Bigfoots sleeping in the Kentucky woods. Sasquatch researchers also found hair and blood samples unlike anything that has been seen by the scientific world before.

UFO Sightings: Space X Falcon 9 California Launch Caused UFO Sightings in Southern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius and Reunion? [VIDEO]

The Space X Falcon 9 had a first-ever rocket launch on Sunday, Sept. 29, in California that gave the commercial spaceflight a huge boost. However, Alan Boyle at NBC News claims that reports started to pour in coming from witnesses in Southern Africa and the islands of Mauritius and Reunion about fuzzy UFO sightings approximately one hour after the Falcon 9 v1.1 launch from the Vandenberg Air Force Base at 9 a.m. PT (noon ET).

Holy Water May Be Contaminated, Study Shows

Churchgoers, beware! The Holy water was reportedly to contain fecal matter. A recent study shows that around 86 percent of Holy water, which is generally used in baptism, may be infected with harmful bacteria.

Beware! Giant Asian Hornets Spotted in U.S. Kill Dozens in China, Climate Change to Blame (VIDEOS)

Even animals and insects are not spared from the effects of climate change. Scientists said there is a global increase in the number of insects due to climate change. Some insects are apparently taking advantage of rising temperatures like the giant Asian hornets that have been reportedly killing people in China. Reports also said they killer giant Asian hornets were spotted in the United States as early as July 2012.

4-Metre Croc Kills 10-Year-Old Mexican Boy; Reptile Captured (VIDEOS)

A 10-year-old Mexican boy was killed on Friday by a 4-metre crocodile in the state of Oaxaca. The boy was playing with his older brother, aged 13, near a swollen river when the reptile just grabbed the child's heat and dragged him for several metres before releasing the child.

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