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3rd April, 2013
Black hole wakes up for planet-sized snack
Astrophysicists witnessed the rare event of a black hole awakening from its slumber to snack on a planet-sized object in a galaxy 47 million light years away.
Astrophysicists witnessed the rare event of a black hole awakening from its slumber to snack on a planet-sized object in a galaxy 47 million light years away.
8th March, 2013
Earth on track to be hottest in 11.3 millennia: study
The Earth is on track to becoming the hottest it has been at any time in the past 11.3 millennia, a study published Thursday has found.
The Earth is on track to becoming the hottest it has been at any time in the past 11.3 millennia, a study published Thursday has found.
8th February, 2013
Near impact: asteroid to narrowly miss Earth
“What you would see... would be something like a star, a small point of light... that moved against a background of stars”
“What you would see... would be something like a star, a small point of light... that moved against a background of stars”
6th December, 2012
Shine bright like a diamond
The images were made possible by Suomi NPP satellite’s “day-night band” of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), which detects light in a range…
The images were made possible by Suomi NPP satellite’s “day-night band” of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), which detects light in a range…
17th November, 2012
Japan, India to cooperate on rare earth production
From next spring Japan is expected to begin annual imports of 4,100 tons of rare earths from India.
From next spring Japan is expected to begin annual imports of 4,100 tons of rare earths from India.
2nd November, 2012
Spacewalkers tackle coolant leak on space station
A pair of spacewalking astronauts floated outside the ISS to bypass a leak in one of the cooling systems.
A pair of spacewalking astronauts floated outside the ISS to bypass a leak in one of the cooling systems.
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28th October, 2012
Weekly Classics: 2001: A Space Odyssey
The science fiction epic that dwarfs all others, 2001: A Space Odyssey is still relevant, beautiful and brilliant today.
The science fiction epic that dwarfs all others, 2001: A Space Odyssey is still relevant, beautiful and brilliant today.
17th October, 2012
New planet discovered in Earth’s back yard
Astronomers have found a new planet, the closest yet outside our solar system and just an astronomical stone's throw away at four light years, raising the chances of finding a habitable planet in Earth's neighbourhood.
Astronomers have found a new planet, the closest yet outside our solar system and just an astronomical stone's throw away at four light years, raising the chances of finding a habitable planet in Earth's neighbourhood.
17th October, 2012
Computer models of Earth’s climate change confirmed on Mars
These computer programs predicted Martian glaciers and other features on Earth's planetary neighbor: Scientists.
These computer programs predicted Martian glaciers and other features on Earth's planetary neighbor: Scientists.
12th October, 2012
Mars rover makes surprising rock find
"It's high in elements consistent with the mineral feldspar, and low in magnesium and iron.": NASA
"It's high in elements consistent with the mineral feldspar, and low in magnesium and iron.": NASA
5th October, 2012
World’s fastest radio telescope starts up in Australian outback
Enquiries to include a census of all galaxies within two billion light years, for information on the Milky Way Formation.
Enquiries to include a census of all galaxies within two billion light years, for information on the Milky Way Formation.
4th October, 2012
Lost in migration: Earth’s magnetic field overdue a flip
"Mars probably lost its magnetic field 3.5-4.0 billion years ago.": Mac Niocaill - earth scientist at Oxford University.
"Mars probably lost its magnetic field 3.5-4.0 billion years ago.": Mac Niocaill - earth scientist at Oxford University.
28th September, 2012
Mars rover finds first evidence of water: a river of it
NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity, dispatched to learn if the most Earth-like planet in the solar system was suitable for microbial life.
NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity, dispatched to learn if the most Earth-like planet in the solar system was suitable for microbial life.
7th August, 2012
From the Martian surface
NASA scientists hailed the Mars rover Curiosity’s flawless descent and landing as a “miracle of engineering” on Monday as they scanned early images of an…
NASA scientists hailed the Mars rover Curiosity’s flawless descent and landing as a “miracle of engineering” on Monday as they scanned early images of an…
2nd July, 2012
Rise in sea level can’t be stopped, scientists say
A lot of climate research shows that rising greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for increasing global average surface temperatures.
A lot of climate research shows that rising greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for increasing global average surface temperatures.
26th June, 2012
US East Coast a “hot spot” for sea level rise: study
Climate change is causing higher sea levels around the world, as land-based glaciers like those on Greenland melt.
Climate change is causing higher sea levels around the world, as land-based glaciers like those on Greenland melt.
4th June, 2012
Anticipating the Venus transit
Venus will cross the face of the sun on June 5, 2012, a sight that will be visible from parts of Earth. This is the last transit for more than 100 years.
Venus will cross the face of the sun on June 5, 2012, a sight that will be visible from parts of Earth. This is the last transit for more than 100 years.
11th May, 2012
Scientists urge action on world’s biggest problems
The joint statement by some of the world’s leading research academies urge governments to solve the global challenges.
The joint statement by some of the world’s leading research academies urge governments to solve the global challenges.
5th May, 2012
Biggest and brightest full moon of the year today
The moon will come closer than average. That proximity will make the moon appear about 14 per cent bigger than usual.
The moon will come closer than average. That proximity will make the moon appear about 14 per cent bigger than usual.
25th January, 2012
Solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights
STOCKHOLM: A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on…
STOCKHOLM: A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on…
