• The next generation of space suits

    The next generation of suit technologies is being developed by a team of NASA's experts. The space suits have been designed to aid in deep space exploration by incorporating parts of advanced technologies such as carbon dioxide removal and water evaporation…

  • New Earth-like exoplanet discovered, only 39 light years away

    Scientists have discovered a new exoplanet in our stellar neighborhood, only 39 light years from Earth, Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced on November 11, 2015. The planet shows no signs of being capable of hosting any life, however it is the closest…

  • Torrential downpours inundate Kenya

    Heavy rainfall has been affecting Kenya since November 3, 2015. Extreme weather conditions caused another round of flash floods and landslides in several places, as of November 11. At least 8 people have been reported dead so far while over thousand of others have…

  • Astronomers discover the farthest planetoid in the Solar System

    Astronomers have spotted a dwarf planet which is three times farther away than Pluto. This makes it the farthest object discovered in the Solar System. Once its orbit is ascertained, planetoid V774104 may teach researchers a lot about the early Solar System. The…

  • Amber warning in effect as Storm “Abigail” approaches Scotland

    Abigail, the first named storm of the 2015/16 winter season is set to bring strong winds across the northern part of UK over November 12 to 13, according to Met Office announcement. A deep low pressure system formed a few days ago and was named Abigail on November…

  • Active volcanoes in the world: November 4 – 10, 2015

    New activity/unrest was observed at 2 volcanoes from November 4 – 10, 2015. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Fuego, Guatemala | Rinjani, Lombok Island (Indonesia). Ongoing activity: Aira, Kyushu (Japan) |…