SCIENCE

Australia's Cities Getting Hotter by 3.7 Degrees

Some areas of Australia's cities will be up to 3.7 degrees hotter by 2050 due to the growth of urbanisation according to new research data Australia will experience the "urban heat island effect" in which temperatures will rise in built-up areas with more asphalt and concrete. Researchers from the University of NSW say the rising temperatures will enhance the effects of climate change.

China Air Pollution Lowers Life Expectancy by 5 Years

An international study has confirmed the all too obvious - that the air pollution wrought by the excessive coal burning in China's north has affected the life expectancy of the people there, reducing it by as much as five years.
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Canada UFO Sightings Reach Record Breaking Levels

UFO, the unidentified flying object, sightings have been reported from all across the world but Canadians are breaking records when it comes to sighting them. UFO reports more than doubled, last year in Canada -- with five sightings reported every day.

Vampire Bat Venom: The Next Miracle Drug?

Vampire bat venom could be the next miracle drug for hypertension and stroke after an international team of scientists led by Bryan Fry of Queensland University discovered how bats can prevent blood clots.

2013 Supermoon: How and Where to Best View Peak on June 22-23

The 2013 Supermoon is set to peak from Saturday to Sunday, June 22-23, as the Moon makes its closest approach to planet Earth at a distance of over 200,000 miles. Viewers can witness the moon appearing 14% bigger and approximately 30% brighter compared to the regular full moon without any clouds covering the clear view.

Sex Killed the Spider

The male dark fishing spider or Dolomedes tenebrosus died at the height of passion, according to a recent study published by the Royal Society Publishing, accessible online through its Biology Letter's Web site.

Mars Curiosity Fires Laser on Red Planet; Ancient Structures Spotted? [VIDEOS]

NASA announced Monday the Curiosity rover on Mars has successfully fired its laser on a Martian soil target, causing a pit to form. Meanwhile, UFO watchers and paranormal speculators remain curious of what the space science agency could be keeping from the public. A YouTube video tackles what might be some ancient structures on the red planet.

China Introduces New Rules to Combat Air Pollution

Beijing- China's Council has set new rules to curb air pollution one of the many environmental hazards that are plaguing the country. The council has promised to preserve the resources vowing "tough measures for tough tasks"

Global Temperature Nearing Dangerous Levels, Says Study

Greenhouse gas emissions are dangerously rising at an alarming level. The abnormally fast growth rate could push the Earth beyond the safe limit in terms of average global temperature. The report is based on the study conducted by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Rising temperatures have profound effects to economic growth, agriculture, water and energy supply, and public health.

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