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In a spot of trouble! Nerve-racking moment photographer finds himself face to face with a hissing leopard cub after it comes to take a closer look
Game ranger Dillon Nelson was filming mother and daughter leopards in Sabi Sands nature reserve, South Africa, when the cub spotted his boot and approached to investigate.
Miss Universe contestants put on a colourful display in the swimsuit segment before Miss South Africa is crowned winner and admits 'people with my skin and hair were never considered beautiful growing up'
Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, has been crowned the Miss Universe 2019 winner after beating runners-up Puerto Rico's Madison Anderson and Mexico's Sofia Aragon in the final three.
Human skull and skeleton dredged up from the depths of the Thames 'belonged to convict thrown overboard from 18th century prison ship'
Lara Maiklem, 48, discovered the skull and partial skeleton next to mudflats in the Thames. The remains are thought to be from a convict thrown overboard from an 18th-century prison ship.
Snow turns Sedona into winter wonderland
A snowstorm in Sedona, Arizona, turned the place known for its red rocks into a winter wonderland.
Why do smells trigger such vivid memories?
Certain scents can cause a rush of feelings — even if you don't always remember why.
California: 'Bomb' Cyclone Triggers 75 Ft Wave Off Cape Mendocino
A gigantic 75 feet wave was triggered by a 'bomb' cyclone having wind speeds of 100 miles per hour in Cape Mendocino in the northern part of California.
Boom in seahorse poaching spells bust for Italy’s coastal habitats
Ocean species endangered as black market trade devastates marine life across Puglia region
“Squeezing Spacetime” –LIGO Researchers End-Run Nature to Detect Gravitational Waves
MIT and Caltech researchers end-run nature with a new instrument that extends LIGO’s reach “squeezing” out quantum noise.
Here is how much the Galaxy S10 Lite, Note10 Lite, Galaxy A71 and A51 will cost
Samsung is expected to launch four new Galaxy smartphones, which are Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy A71, and Galaxy A51, on Thursday this week. While the Galaxy Note 10 Lite and the S10 Lite are going to be more like a flagship smartphone, the Galaxy A71, and Galaxy A51 are going to …
Samsung Galaxy A51 promo video reveals color variants, design and key specs - Gizmochina
Samsung Vietnam will be holding a launch event on Dec. 12 to announce a new 2020 Galaxy A-series phone. The launch teaser had revealed that the new Galaxy A phone will be arriving with a display that features a punch-hole at the top-center position. This suggested that the company may announce the Galaxy A51 or …
NK tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test
Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday.
Probiotic food may have varying effects on infants
The intake of beneficial microbes like yeast in the form of probiotic food supplements can have different effects on the immune systems of male and female piglets, according to a study that suggested the findings may also apply to human infants.
Singapore's Tamil community over 2,000-year old: Book
The Tamil community has been present in South East Asia and Singapore for more than 2,000 years, according to a new book which explores the lesser-known aspects of Tamil history and heritage.
White Island eruption: Previous volcanic explosions in New Zealand
It's not the first time White Island has erupted.
Galaxy S11 specs, release date and price: In-the-wild images show chunky camera hump
108MP lens gets spied in the flesh
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
New Zealand's most continuously active volcano White Island has erupted, killing five people and leaving many more unaccounted for. Police said "no sign of life" could be seen on the island following the tourist attraction's latest eruption, so the death toll is likely to rise. The eruption sent huge plumes of smoke and ash into the air when it erupted on Monday afternoon. The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity - meaning eruptions are more likely than normal and can happen with little or no warning. White Island last erupted three years ago.
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Our Oceans Are Losing Oxygen At A Shocking Rate
The world’s oceans are becoming parched of oxygen at an unprecedented rate. A new IUCN report, released this weekend at the UN's Conference of the Parties
Large Gathering Of Huntsman Spiders Discovered Snuggled In Pygmy Possum Nest Boxes
Not many people would be able to control themselves if they were expecting to open a box full of small fluffy critters and instead found a gathering of lar
Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Possible Oral Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s
Aptinyx initiates Phase 2 trial for new NDMA receptor modulator designed to treat Parkinson's-related cognitive impairment.
Scientists have developed a once-a-month contraceptive pill
Scientists believe this could be extremely effective to prevent unplanned pregnancies. This has been the first instance when such an approach has been used to deliver contraceptives.
Pixelated Galaxy S11 hands-on images give us another look at the new camera layout
Alleged hands-on images showing the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S11 have been leaked online, corroborating the leaked CAD-based renders of the phone.
Whisky galore! Largest ever collection could fetch up to US$10m
LONDON, Dec 9 — Scottish auctioneers hope to sell off 3,900 bottles of rare whisky for up to £8 million (RM42.8 million) next year in what they said would be the largest private collection of the tipple ever to go up for auction. Colorado businessman Richard Gooding, who died in 2014 aged 67,...
Samsung Reportedly Has Some Major Camera Upgrades Planned For The Galaxy S11
Almost a year ago, Samsung acquired mobile camera developer Corephotonics, and now, if reports are true, Samsung might finally be ready to add some of the company’s fancy new photography tech on the upcoming Galaxy S11....
From Their Balloons, The First Aeronauts Transformed Our View Of The World
Near the beginning of the new film “The Aeronauts,” a giant gas-filled balloon called the “Mammoth” departs from London’s Vauxhall Gardens and ascends into the clouds, revealing a bird’s eye view of London. To some moviegoers, these breathtaking views might seem like nothing special: Modern air travel has...
Oceans Are Running Out of Oxygen Due to Climate Change
The world’s oceans—and their inhabitants—are being choked to death by climate change and nutrient pollution. Ocean oxygen loss, according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is […]
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The uninhabited and privately owned volcanic island is about 50 kilometres off the mainland in the Bay of Plenty.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity.
Low-Res Galaxy S11 Live Images Pay Close Attention to Large Rear-Mounted Camera Hump
The Galaxy S11 live images have apparently leaked out by a tipster and given that person’s track record, it could be the real deal
White Island volcano: All you need to know
Volcano popular with tourists erupts in northern New Zealand leaving at least five dead and 10 trapped.
BAPE & GOD SELECTION XXX Join Forces on a Graphic-Heavy Collection
The exclusive capsule releases this weekend.
Grind London Drops Monochromatic Graphic-Heavy "Testing Waters" FW19 Part 2 Collection
Full to the brim with unique repeat prints and graphics.
Volcano webcam captures tourists in crater moments before eruption
Footage from inside the White Island volcano showed at least one group of people walking in the crater just before the eruption that killed five people and injured many others.
Dangers of 'Superbug' Germs Greater Than Believed
There's been an uptick in the number of laboratory studies showing how just one mutation could create highly infectious or "hypervirulent" strains of disease-causing bacteria, fungi and water molds.
Land Rover Defender By Overfinch Is A $315,000 One-Off
Overfinch has been modifying Land Rovers and Range Rovers since 1975, but this is one of the tuner's most u...
No sign of life on New Zealand volcano island – Police
Reconnaissance flights over New Zealand's White Island volcano have not identified any survivors there after Monday's eruption, police said.
New Zealand’s Glaciers Turned Red (PHOTO)
Photographer Liz Carlson has shot coloured glaciers at Mount Aspiring National Park on New Zealand's South Island, Science Alert reported. “Our glaciers don’t need any more battles as they are already truly endangered,” Carlson wrote on her blog.
Watch an Underwater Photog Swim with a Ginormous Great White
Earlier this year, marine conservationist Ocean Ramsey of One Ocean Diving was diving off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Oahu when the group came across one of the largest great white sharks ever caught on camera. The encounter can be seen in the 3.5-minute video above. The team estimates that the shark was roughly 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. While the average female great white measures 15 to 16 feet, they can reach up to 20 feet (6.1m) and 4,200 pounds (1,900kg).
How to Use a Camera to Measure Foot-Candles of Light for Houseplants
Do you love both photography and houseplants? If so, did you know that you can easily use your camera to measure the intensity of the light falling on your plants? In the United States, optimal light intensity for houseplants is often discussed in foot-candles (and for those of you more familiar with lux, 1 foot-candle is about 10.76 lux).
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity.
How Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Got Its Freaky ‘Tiger Stripes’
Since 2005, scientists have puzzled over a series of long fissures seen in the southern regions of Saturn’s frozen moon Enceladus. New research explains how these so-called tiger stripes formed and why Enceladus is the only place in the solar system where these features could have emerged.
Archaeologists discover 'amazing' 4,000 year old carved stones on Orkney
Archaeologists have discovered nine 'very rare' carved stones on Orkney - thought to be 4,000 years old.
Storing data in everyday objects
Life's assembly and operating instructions are in the form of DNA. That's not the case with inanimate objects: anyone wishing to 3-D print an object also requires a set of instructions. If they then choose ...
A contact lens that can show when blood glucose levels are high
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the Republic of Korea has developed a contact lens with a tiny LED light that turns on and off to show blood glucose levels. In their paper ...
Migratory birds are shrinking as the world heats up
As the world warms as a result of climate change, researchers have found that migratory birds are changing size.
Busted transport system unites neurodegenerative diseases
New treatments may result from identifying a likely culprit behind the brain build-up that ties all neurodegenerative diseases together.
NASA’s Parker probe reveals new solar oddities
The first observations from NASA's Parker Solar Probe "will fundamentally change our understanding of the sun," researchers say.
What crabs can tell us about brain ‘building blocks’
"Until we can understand each component, we can't expect to take the brain apart and put it back together again in order to figure out how it works."
Treating sickle cell disease with hydroxyurea therapy - a game changer
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Whakaari/White Island eruption – Update #1
Whakaari/White Island erupted today, in a short-lived event that generated an ash plume around 12,000 feet above the vent, GNS Science says.
CEAC – How to stop destructive loss of ocean oxygen?
Consider; The shock of an alarming release of the report at the Climate Change conference in Madrid COPs 25 yesterday on the discovery loss of widespread ocean oxygen is another watershed moment that must be recognised as dire for our future survival.
Discovery may open door to new medicines
Bio-Protection Research Centre scientists and collaborators have made a discovery that potentially opens the door to new medicines and biological pesticides.
Meet life-size models of Waipara’s giant penguins
9 December 2019
More flooding expected on Monday
Weekend flooding may continue as rain pelts Israel from north to south.
Vivo V17 arrives India with Snapdragon 675 and L-shaped Quad-Camera
Vivo took the wraps off Vivo V17 in India. It boasts Snapdragon 675 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of Storage. Retails for INR22,990 (~$325/€290)
A Rare ‘Full Cold Moon Kiss’ Is Coming This Week—Here’s How to See It
On December 11, a full cold moon will appear at the same time as a planetary 'kiss' between Saturn and Venus. Here's how to catch the spectacle.
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The uninhabited and privately owned volcanic island is about 50 kilometres off the mainland in the Bay of Plenty.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity.
Oceans Losing Oxygen at Unprecedented Rate, Experts Warn
Oxygen in the oceans is being lost at an unprecedented rate, with "dead zones" proliferating and hundreds more areas showing oxygen dangerously depleted, as a result of the climate emergency and intensive farming, experts have warned. From a report: Sharks, tuna, marlin and other large fish species ...
Terrifying footage of New Zealand volcano eruption that has killed five
Around 30 people are missing
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant
Zozibini Tunzi, Miss South Africa, has been crowned Miss Universe.
San Francisco resident captures astonishing video, photos of New Zealand volcano
A tower of choking ash spewed from the eruption of a volcano on White Island in New Zealand Monday, killing five people and leaving more missing.
White Island volcano: All you need to know
New Zealand's most active volcano erupted violently on Monday with at least five people killed and many still trapped on White Island with rescuers unable to reach them.
How Saturn’s Moon Got Its Stripes
Fractures on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus known as “tiger stripes” spew water-ice into space. Now, astronomers think they understand how those stripes form.
Quarrying poses threat to hundreds of fossil tree trunks in Thiruvakkarai
Unbridled quarrying of red laterite soil near the country’s first National Fossil Wood Park is turning these fossils into dust
NASA unveils stunning photo of Geminids Meteor Shower ahead of peak this weekend
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day is this stunning photo of the Geminids Meteor Shower, which was snapped in Chile in 2013
New Zealand volcano: Terrified tourists run for cover as eruption kills five
Dramatic footage shows panic on a tour boat where a man repeatedly yells "go inside" as a volcano on New Zealand's White Island erupts and sends a giant ash cloud billowing over the water
Stargazing: Is it the time again for a meteoroid to hit Earth?
According to NASA’s Asteroid Fast Facts page, a lot of space material lands on Earth every year. From the NASA page: “Every day, Earth is bombarded with more than 100 tons of dust and sand-sized particles. “About once a year, an automobile-sized asteroid hits Earth's atmosphere, creates an impressive fireball, and burns up before reaching the surface. Every 2,000 years or so, a meteoroid the size of a football field hits Earth and causes significant damage to the area.” When is the next one coming? No one knows. But NASA and other organizations worldwide constantly watch out for possible impactors from space. Even so, some escape discovery until they hit.
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The uninhabited and privately owned volcanic island is about 50 kilometres off the mainland in the Bay of Plenty.
Our Oceans Are Significantly Losing Oxygen, Threatening Marine Life and Fisheries
Ocean deoxygenation is becoming a grave issue as per an IUCN report. Climate change is driving oceans to lose oxygen, at the peril of fish and marine life.
Who Exactly Invented Math?
Mathematics is at the center of our modern world, whether we'd like to admit it or not, Math is a scientific principle that seems to predate even science itself.
Shocking photo of a colony of huntsman spiders living together found in Australia
A rare photo has emerged of a colony of huntsman spiders living together in nest boxes originally built for pygmy possums.
Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained
Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.
Adorable pictures show bear teaching its young how to scratch its back
A photographer has captured remarkable images of a mother grizzly bear teaching its young cub how to scratch its back in Canada.
Samsung Galaxy A51 will be unveiled soon, here’s when
The Samsung Galaxy A51 is coming. Early image renders presented quad cameras. Just a few days ago, it was also teased on video. The follow-up to the Galaxy A50 is already in the works and some new …
The Magnetic Fields played 2 shows in Stephin Merritt residency at Symphony Space (night 2 pics, setlists)
This past Saturday at Symphony Space marked the third night of the four-show A Stephin Merritt / The Magnetic Fields Residency that features two nights of Magnetic Fields, and a show each for his bands The Gothic Archies and Future Bible Heroes...
Scientists create world’s first pig-monkey hybrid in China
If there’s one thing sci-fi movies have taught us over the years, it’s that combining one animal with another animal almost always ends badly. Scientists in China aren’t trying to create mutant
A gigantic asteroid will fly over the Earth during the Holidays
Asteroid collisions happen only once very 100000 years
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant
Zozibini Tunzi, Miss South Africa, has been crowned Miss Universe.
Baguio cools down to 11.8 degrees Celsius
Baguio City’s temperature dropped to its lowest this month at 11.8 degrees Celsius Monday morning.
Global warming is robbing world’s oceans of oxygen
The amount of oxygen in the world's oceans decreased by 2 percent between 1960 and 2010 and is expected to go down by a further 3-4 percent by the year 2100 as a result of global warming, something that will have an effect on habitats and the coastal economies that depend on them.
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The finest photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Volcano Leaves No Survivors On New Zealand's White Island, Police Say
New Zealand police say they don't believe there are any survivors on an island where a volcano has erupted.
ESA to fund world's first space debris removal mission
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The European Space Agency has agreed to fund a mission to remove a piece of space debris -- the first of its kind -- as part of the agency's new Space Safety program.
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The International Space Station is running out of docking ports. Russia's Progress 74 cargo ship, which linked up with ISS early Monday morning, is one of five craft attached to the space station.
Steam-driven volcanic eruptions difficult to predict, poorly understood
The sudden hydrothermal eruption at White Island in New Zealand was short-lived but produced an ash plume that rose nearly two miles above the vent.
Timing may be key for SIDS risk, study suggests
Dec. 9 -- New research suggests that a baby's age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death, or SUID -- formerly known as SIDS.
SoCal weather: Rain ending, Monday morning commute should be dry
The storm system that slammed Southern California moved out of the area by Monday morning, bringing sunshine and seasonable temperatures after several days of rain and snow.
Magical Winter Lights: America's largest holiday lantern display
Travel the globe at Magical Winter Lights in La Marque, Texas.
Azerbaijan's secret to long life? Mountain air
There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents.
Factbox: Previous volcanic eruptions in New Zealand
(Reuters) - At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.
Deforestation Is a Death Sentence for Tropical Forest Animals
The wildlife that rely on tropical rainforests may be more screwed than we thought. A new study has found that tropical forest species are six times more sensitive to forest fragmentation than species in temperate ecosystems.
New Images Show Asteroid Bennu Spewing Bits of Itself Into Space
Images taken by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft are helping scientists to understand why small particles are occasionally flying off the surface of Bennu, a nearly spherical asteroid that resembles a spinning top.
Parker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun
Last week, scientists released the surprising initial results from the Parker Solar Probe’s first two close encounters with the Sun.
India's Sacred Groves Are Disappearing, Taking Biodiversity and Culture With Them
Past the outskirts of Kochi, a teeming south Indian city of 2.1 million, it’s possible to walk a few short minutes and enter another world. Under a leafy green canopy a 90-minute drive from the city’s busy downtown core, the screech of motorcycle engines is slowly replaced by the trilling of birds. The air is cooler here, pleasant with the aroma of leaves and loam.
Hermit crabs are confusing plastic for shells and it's killing them
Research teams estimate about 508,000 hermit crabs have been killed in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean and about 61,000 on Henderson Island in the Pacific after getting stuck in debris such as plastic bottles, which researchers said served as "deadly traps."
Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater
There are up to 26 species of penguins in the world, most of whom mate for life, and while none of them can fly, they swim like Olympic champs.
Galaxy S11+ could use a custom 108MP sensor for superior image quality
The Galaxy S11+ could come with a custom 1/1.3-inch 108MP sensor that will offer superior image quality when compared to the 108MP Bright HMX sensor Samsung developed in collaboration with Xiaomi.
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet
Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014
Derby couple who were shipwrecked for 117 days to be featured in new film
“Their story reminded me of Life of Pi"
NASA Mission Discovers Mysterious Plumes of Particles Being Ejected From Asteroid’s Surface
The space agency said they launched the mission to study the asteroid Bennu in 2016. Samples from the celestial body would not only shed light on how planets formed and life began, but also give a better understanding of how to protect our planet from an asteroid collision.
Will China Be First to Track Signal From Aliens Far Away in Universe?
China put the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope, which is 500 metres wide, into operation in 2016. Three years later, the testing period is drawing to an end. But the development of the unique object, called the Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) and is hoped will find extraterrestrial intelligence, continues.
It's so cold in China an entire river has frozen over
The cold weather in the country has also moved towards upper Thailand, claiming three lives yesterday in three provinces.
More than 2,000 koalas dead after Australian bush fires
Experts said the blaze has ravaged koala habitat so rapidly that 'we will probably never find the bodies'.