Hunt for Planet Nine reveals tiny world that is the solar system's most distant object
It is a dark and lonely region of space far beyond where our own spacecraft have explored. But it appears there is far more lurking in the frozen, distant reaches of our solar system than previously realised.Astronomers searching for a mysterious new giant planet orbiting in outskirts of the solar system have discovered a series of new minor worlds far beyond Neptune and Pluto. Scroll down for video Astronomers hunting for a mysterious ninth planet thought to be up to 15 times bigger than Earth..>> view originalScientists discover vast reef behind Great Barrier Reef
Researchers working with the Royal Australian Navy have discovered an extensive reef system behind the famous Great Barrier Reef, mapping a huge network of donut-shaped features that measure between 650 and 984 feet across. The formations are called bioherms, and were made by a type of algae called halimeda. Shaped like donuts, the structures can be as deep as 33 feet in their center. “We’ve known about these geological structures in the northern Great Barrier Reef since the 1970s and 80s, but ..>> view original'Strong signal' stirs interest in hunt for alien life
'Strong signal' stirs interest in hunt for alien life Posted August 30, 2016 05:11:14 A "strong signal" detected by a radio telescope in Russia that is scanning the heavens for signs of extraterrestrial life has stirred interest among the scientific community."No-one is claiming that this is the work of an extraterrestrial civilisation, but it is certainly worth further study," said Paul Gilster, author of the Centauri Dreams website, which covers peer-reviewed resear..>> view originalDogs understand what we say and how we say it, scientists find
Dog owners have long argued that their pets can understand what they are saying, and now science has proven them correct. A new study has shown that dogs use the left hemisphere of their brain to process the meaning of words, and their right side to work out the intonation – exactly the same way humans process language. It means that dogs can pick up when their owners are not being consistent in their language and tone. For example when a dog is praised the reward centre of its brain fires up, ..>> view originalSA kids critique nuclear dump plan
SA kids want to be part of nuclear choice AAP on August 30, 2016, 4:53 pm Kids from around South Australia have told Premier Jay Weatherill they want to be part of the continued discussion about dumping nuclear waste in the state.More than 150 students aged 11 to 17 gathered in Adelaide to learn from experts about nuclear power, including Kevin Scarce who led a royal commission that investigated whether SA should store nuclear waste.The kids questioned the premier on where nu..>> view originalCouncil row as flood risk reclassified
Sydney Harbour reefs showing 'signs of recovery' following coral bleaching event, researcher says
Sydney Harbour reefs showing 'signs of recovery' following coral bleaching event, researcher says Updated August 30, 2016 21:04:23 Marine scientists say coral that was damaged by a bleaching event in Sydney Harbour earlier this year are "starting to show good signs of recovery".For the past 12 months a team of marine scientists has been examining the little known coral reefs of Sydney to try and understand more about coral survival.The research project is a collaboratio..>> view originalNasa finally releases scientists it held in isolation on side of mountain for a year
Six scientists have just emerged from a year-long simulation of life on Mars, during which they lived in near isolation. The group has been living together on a mountain in Hawaii, to test how a team would fare in the harsh landscape of Mars. They could only head outside while wearing spacesuits. And they had no access to anything that they wouldn’t have on Mars – leaving them without fresh food or water. Nasa's most stunning pictures of space But this week the simulation came to an end and ..>> view originalGeologists search for Anthropocene 'golden spike'
Image caption Plutonium fallout as a spike gained most support from members of the working group The notion that we have entered a new geological age is real and should be formally recognised, according to an international report.The verdict comes from a panel set up to judge the merits of adding an Anthropocene ("Age of Humans") time segment to the history of the Earth.The group delivered its preliminary evidence and recommendations on Monday.It now ..>> view originalInternational Day Against Nuclear Tests: A Reminder To End Nuclear Testing Around The World
First Posted: Aug 30, 2016 06:31 AM EDT The International Day against Nuclear Tests, August 29, calls for banning the nuclear testing in any setting. (Photo : Keystone/Stringer/Getty Images) The International Day against Nuclear Tests is remembered every August 29 of the year. This date marks the 25 years since the nuclear test site in Kazakhstan in the Soviet Union closed. According to Time, the Soviet Union set off hundreds of nuclear devices for more than 40 years at the Semipalatinsk ..>> view original
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