Mysterious dark matter passes through galaxy collisions unscathed, baffling scientists
When an international team of scientists observed multiple collisions between huge clusters of galaxies, they were amazed to discover that dark matter coasts straight...
Swift Parrot faces extinction if not protected, say Australian researchers
The Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor), which breeds in Tasmania and migrates to south eastern Australia in the winter, is facing such a devastating population...
Mars has life-sustaining nitrogen, Curiosity rover discovers
NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected life-sustaining nitrogen on Mars, further adding to the evidence that the Red Planet was habitable for life. Nitrogen is...
Our Universe will collapse soon, that is, soon in astronomical terms
According to a new study, our galaxy, other galaxies and the whole Universe will collapse completely soon, that is, soon in astronomical terms, which...
Weaker Gulf Stream will partly offset climate change effects in Northern Europe
The Gulf Stream, which keeps winters in north-west Europe warmer than they could be, is slowing down faster than it ever has during the...
Slowing Gulf Stream may cool British temperature
The Gulf Stream, which prevents Britain from freezing over in winter, is slowing at its fastest rate in one thousand years. Does that mean...
Giant 400-km wide asteroid impact zone discovered in Australia
An asteroid that broke in two moments before crashing into Earth created a 400 kilometre (248 mile) wide impact zone in Central Australia, researchers...
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef, Australian Government unveils plan
A new plan was announced on Saturday to develop and secure the health and resilience of the Great Barrier reef “for generations to come”...
Arctic sea ice at record low and reaches peak too early this year
Not only was Arctic sea ice at a record low on February 25th, it also reached its winter peak too early this year. The...
Australian Dusky Dottyback fish changes colour to catch prey
The Dusky Dottyback, a fish that lives on the Australian Great Barrier Reef, mimics the colours of other fishes and its surroundings in order...