SCIENCE

They Shoot Wild Horses in Australia, Don’t They?

The Central Land Council of Australia's Northern Territory started on Wednesday to cull 10,000 wild horses by shooting the animals. The killing of the beasts, which the NT government defended as the humane response to an environmental crisis, made animal rights groups angry.

Venus, Mercury and Jupiter Planetary Alignment 2013: Enjoy the Rare Sunset View - NASA [VIDEO]

Stargazers may want to observe Venus, Mercury and Jupiter towards the western horizon soon after sunset. By May 24, these three planets will form a triangle that fits "within a 5-degree circle and will stay that close together until May 29." Stargazers do not need special instruments to see the three planets appearing so close together to one's view. Clear skies, unobstructed view and right timing are important to see this rare spectacle.
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Perth Homes Switch to Solar Systems as Price of Panels Go Cheap

More Australians are installing photovoltaic cells on their roofs to capture the power of the sun and cut at the same time their power bills. In Perth, state-owned electricity retailer Synergy estimated 10 per cent of its 112,000 customers are now using solar systems.

Solar Eclipse Australia May 2013: Safety Tips to Enjoy the Spectacle

The most spectacular scene of a solar eclipse, the Ring of Fire, will be seen directly in Northern Australia and the second solar eclipse event on the region in less than six months. Skywatchers can view the stunning phenomenon in May 10th, Friday morning and experts advise viewers to take precaution on watching a solar eclipse.

2013 Comet ISON: Hubble Space Telescope Captures Spectacular Image of Approaching Comet

For the first time, the 2013 Comet ISON heads towards the inner solar system and the Hubble Space Telescope Wide Field Camera was able to capture a spectacular image of the approaching comet that shows its exceptional splendor. Comet C/2012 S1 ISON will have its closest approach to the Sun and planet Earth on November 28 and December 26, respectively.

2013 Solar Eclipse: When and Where to Watch in Australia

Residents of Western Australia can start viewing the 2013 Solar Eclipse on Friday, May 10, at 6:32 a.m. local time as it becomes visible as well at the Australian Northern Territories, Queensland and Cape York Peninsula at 8:44 a.m. local time. For the viewers who want to witness the exceptional phenomenon, they can head to the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery or watch online at SLOOH.

Planet Mars Exploration Doable, NASA Affirms

Space explorers agree that reaching Mars and exploring its livability is very doable. Initial flight tests have already been done to survey the Martian environment and try to look for evidence of water tor future manned missions.

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