The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute is arguably the most widely known among the projects that try to search for evidence of intelligent life beyond earth. It was established in 1984 and is based in Mountain View, California. SETI Institute scientists use facilities like the Allen Telescope Array and the Arecibo Radio Telescope in […]
The launch of the space shuttle Endeavour, the penultimate flight of the famed NASA program, has been delayed until May 2 because of technical problems, the U.S. space agency said today. National Aeronautics and Space Administration officials said a faulty heater of the auxiliary power unit will be fixed by technicians before they give the […]
Pope John Paul II’s blood has been preserved as a relic by the Vatican and will be presented to pilgrims during the beatification rites of the late pontiff on May 1, church officials announced on Tuesday. Following a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease, Pope John Paul II died in 2005 after 27 years as head […]
Syrian protests escalated to deadly clashes between anti-government protestors and heavily-armed troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. The city of Daraa was the center of operations to quell the uprising which started six weeks ago. Syrian protestors are demanding that the president and his family who has ruled the country with an iron fist for […]
Pope John Paul II is set to be beatified by the Roman Catholic Church on May 1 at the Vatican and early signs in Rome show that the late pope’s charisma stays strong years after his death from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Rome is bracing for a huge influx of pilgrims and tourists that will […]
Life on Mars has been the subject of much debate and speculation that has gripped our minds since we gazed upon the stars. Many years ago, the discovery of ice in the red planet offered some clues as to whether it once had water and was able to support life sometime in the distant past. […]
Immigration reform takes center stage today with a White House meeting between President Barack Obama and other U.S. leaders about how to fix the seemingly broken immigration system. Among those expected to talk with the President about immigration reform are former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Also in attendance […]
A bill to curb illegal immigration was passed by lawmakers of the U.S. state of Georgia yesterday even if similar legislation by Arizona was stymied by a federal court. The Georgia measure is expected to be signed into law later by Governor Nathan Deal. The legislation against illegal immigration allows Georgia police officers to conduct […]
Another run for the White House was declared on Monday by Republican Mitt Romney, who failed to get the GOP presidential nomination in 2008. An exploratory committee to secure some campaign funds has been formed by Romney who could pose a real challenge for Barack Obama in his re-election bid. Recent polls show that Romney […]
A ceasefire plan drafted by African leaders was reportedly accepted by their “brother leader” Moammar Gadhafi and may pave the way for the end of hostilities between pro-Gadhafi forces and rebels being aided by NATO airstrikes. After some early victories, the rebels were being pushed back away from Tripoli by Gadhafi’s forces. But NATO planes […]
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