Science

Does Life Exist on Mars? NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Hints in Methane

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 02:47 PM EST

Short bursts of methane releases detected by NASA's Curiosity rover has raised the possibility of life on the planet.

NASA Allows People to Name Craters on Mercury

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 02:45 PM EST

To generate international recognition for its Mercury orbiter MESSENGER, NASA is inviting entries for five craters.

Phthalates Might Cause Lowered IQ in The Womb

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 12, 2014 02:07 PM EST

According to a recent US study, a chemical widely used in household products might have damaging effects on babies’ brain development.

Pittsburgh Firm "Astrobotic" Sends Mail to the Moon

By Casey Morada - Dec 12, 2014 12:10 PM EST

Astrobotic Technology Inc., a 6-year-old Pittsburgh firm, announced the launch of their Moon Mail program, which gives the public a chance to send small keepsakes to the moon.

Autism-Induced Brain Inflammation Could be Targeted for Treatment

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 03:43 PM EST

A new study has shown inflammation is common in all autistic brains, which researchers believe could be targeted for treatment.

Peruvian Government Livid After Greenpeace Activists Walk Across Nazca Lines

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 03:43 PM EST

Peru is reportedly going to charge the activists for damage of the historic site.

Study Estimates 270,000 Tons Of Plastic Floating In Oceans

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 11, 2014 12:42 AM EST

Nearly 270,000 tons of plastic is floating in the world's ocean, according to a new study. The amount of plastic is enough to full more than 38,500 garbage trucks.

US Navy Successfully Tests New Laser Weapons System (VIDEO)

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 10, 2014 06:50 PM EST

The US Navy conducted successful field tests of a new laser weapon system for the second time in history.

Mountain Sized Asteroid Crossing Paths with Earth Discovered

By Peter R - Dec 10, 2014 09:34 AM EST

A 400 meter asteroid that crosses paths with earth once every three years was a surprise discovery this year.

Stephen Hawking Attends Premiere of His Biopic “The Theory of Everything”

By Casey Morada - Dec 10, 2014 09:33 AM EST

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking made an unexpected red carpet appearance at the London premiere of his biopic The Theory of Everything held at the Odeon in Leicester Square. He arrived with his first wife, Jane Wilde, and together they watched themselves portrayed onscreen by Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones.

Guineafowl Helps Researchers Understand Dinosaur Movement

By Peter R - Dec 10, 2014 09:32 AM EST

A new study with Guineafowl has helped researchers better analyse track marks made by ancient reptiles including dinosaurs.

Curiosity Rover’s Quest to Solve Mount Sharp Riddle on Mars

By Steven Hogg - Dec 09, 2014 12:52 PM EST

Scientists say they might have an explanation for the the huge mountain observed at Curiosity rovers landing site on Mars at the Gale crater.

Tabletop Particle Accelerators Put LHC to Shame

By Peter R - Dec 09, 2014 01:04 PM EST

Researchers have developed a particle accelerators that measures 9 centimeters in length.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield Thinks Mankind Should Focus On Moon Instead of Mars

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 08, 2014 03:08 PM EST

Chris Hadfield, retired 55-year-old astronaut who was the very first Canadian to walk in space, said that the next giant leap for humanity should be back on the moon, not on Mars.

NASA Awakens New Horizons Spacecraft to Explore Pluto

By Peter R - Dec 08, 2014 01:14 PM EST

New Horizons spacecraft which is 2.9 billion miles away from Earth is now all set to capture images of Pluto to enhance its understanding.

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