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Space Burial: Elysium Space Now Accepts Reservations for Memorial Spaceflights for $1,990 [VIDEO]

With man's never-ending fascination with travelling into outer space, one company has found an interesting albeit morbid way to make space travel possible for less than $2,000. New start-up company Elysium Space is currently accepting orders to send a person's cremated remains or ashes into orbit. Dubbed by the company as a "memorial spaceflight", the first space burial will be launched from Cape Canaveral in the U.S. state of Florida.
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2013 Perseid Meteor Shower: Where to Watch Meteor Shower’s Live Coverage Online

Sky watchers have another option in viewing the 2013 Perseid meteor shower during its August 11 and 12 peak activities in case of bad weather condition, clouds obstructing the view or the night skies polluted with bright lights. Live coverage on the meteor shower will be available online at SPACE.com courtesy of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Slooh Space Camera.

2013 Perseid Meteor Shower: NASA Says Upcoming Meteor Shower Creates More Fireballs Display

The 2013 Perseid meteor shower is anticipated to offer sky gazers an amazing show during its peak time from August 11 and 12. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) researchers claim that a viewing bonus will be seen in the night skies for the upcoming Perseid meteor shower creates more fireballs display, hence, getting the “Fireball Champion” title.

Japan’s PM Abe Steps into Fukushima Toxic Water Leak in Desperate Move to Avert Potential Global Menace

After admitting in July that crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has indeed been pouring contaminated radioactive water into the ocean waters, it was just a matter of time as to when the world will know just how much toxic liquid it actually releases. On Wednesday, the information was released and it was like World War II again. Since being damaged in 2011, the Fukushima facility has leaked a whopping 300 tonnes of radioactive water daily into the ocean.

New Zealand Gets Failing Marks in Critical Environmental Tests

New Zealand’s failure in key environmental areas was announced in a high-level conference during a time when the nation’s 100 per cent pure brand is under international media scrutiny. Insights were given regarding New Zealand’s climate, energy efficiency and waterways were given in the recent Environmental Defence Society’s national conference.

Sleep Loss Leads to Junk Food Cravings, Obesity: Study

Scientists have found proof that the lack of sleep can cause changes in brain activity to lead people into thinking they feel hungry and crave junk food. For years, researchers have identified a correlation between the sharp rise of obesity in developed nations and a decline in sleeping times. Although a causal link was suspected, scientists have not yet explained the mechanism until this study came out.

2013 Meteor Shower: Perseid Meteor Shower Set to Peak on August 11 and 12 [PHOTOS]

While waiting for Comet ISON’s near-Earth approach in December, spectators can witness first a stunning display coming from the 2013 Perseid meteor shower. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) describes the annual space event as the “best meteor shower of the year” and it is set to peak during the nights of August 11 and 12.

Robot 'Hope' Goes to international Space Station

When Robert 'Hope' aka Kirobo goes to the space station to reunite with astronaut Koichi Wakata, it will be able to recognize the astronaut's face and also give an emotional response and greet him in Japanese.

2013 Comet ISON: 'Comet of the Century' to Disappoint During Near-Earth Flyby on December 26?

Experts and spectators are anticipating the 2013 Comet ISON to be the “Comet of the Century” as it shines brightly comparable to a full moon while making its closest approach to Earth on December 26, 2013. However, astronomer Ignacio Ferrín of the University of Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia claims that Comet ISON may not be an amazing spectacle due to its recent behavior.

Stay Monogamous for Brainy Kids!

97 per cent of the animal kingdom is not monogamous. While it may be natural to be polygamous in the animal world, it’s also natural for some animals to eat their own offspring! Isn't it time these celebrities evolved to overcome some of their most primitive urges?

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