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Dwarf planet is possible new source of life in our solar system

A potential new source of alien life in our own solar system will be explored by a NASA probe in March 2015. Scientists think that the so-called "dwarf planet," Ceres, could have the right conditions for life to exist and may even be habitable for humans.

First 'spark of life' recreated by scientists

Using a superpower laser, scientists have for the first time recreated the process which probably kick started life on Earth.

Obesity linked to shorter life

Montreal - A new study, based on modeling predictions, suggests that excess body weight — obesity — can decrease one’s life expectancy by nearly 10 years.

Philae finds organic matter on comet

Philae, the sophisticated comet lander, only maintained active life for a few days. However, it has confirmed what many had suspected: organic molecules are present on the surface of the comet.

Celebs praise pet adoption: Cuddly love, kindness and support

It is so important to remember that one should give back to the furry members of society by adopting a pet in need of someone to love. Celebrities have long been using their status to help in the efforts of getting pets adopted.

100-year-old woman sees the ocean for the first time in her life

Just a few weeks before turning 101, Ruby Holt took a trip to the beach and saw the ocean for the first time in her life.

Alien life may exist without conditions like Earth

A group of scientists are proposing that alien life forms may not need conditions similar to Earth to survive and that we should not exclude the possibility of other “exotic” types of life existing in the Universe.

The U.S. has billions of dollars in unclaimed life insurance

The treasurer of Oklahoma has recently announced that across the US billions of dollars are going unclaimed from life insurance policies. The question is how far should companies go to track down beneficiaries of the deceased.

Americans conflicted on whether or not we should contact aliens

If aliens exist, should we try to get in touch with them? According to a new poll, many Americans think it would be a bad idea.

Mayor de Blasio and wife open Gracie Mansion for Halloween party

New York City - Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, decided to join in the Halloween fun this year by inviting all, via twitter, to Gracie Mansion for Halloween delights on Oct 28.

Wood munching clams create marine ecosystem

A new study shows that wood-boring clams serve as ecosystem engineers by making the organic matter in the wood that falls in the deep waters of Monterey Canyon suitable for other creatures.

Standard Life in advanced talks to buy Phoenix asset management unit

British life insurance and pensions group Standard Life <SL.L> has announced it is in "exclusive and advanced" talks to buy rival Phoenix Group Holdings' <PHNX.L> Ignis Asset Management.

Review: LifeCHARGE iPhone 5/5S MFi approved battery case

LifeCHARGE recently released a slight variation of the iPhone case, this time focusing more on design and less on screen protection. The screen cover flap has been removed and the body is now boxier allowing it to make better contact with flat surfaces.

Teen gets life for stealing celebrity's car, and attempted murder

A teen from northern California was convicted of a series of crimes, which included an attempt to murder a romantic rival and the theft of a $200,000 Lamborghini owned by Guy Fieri, a celebrity chef .

Op-Ed: Liberal media equates pro-life advocacy to domestic violence

Forty-one years after the United States' highest court's ruling on the landmark case of Roe versus Wade — a decision that paved the way for women to legally terminate their pregnancies — the media paints pro-lifers as backwards and anti-women.

Op-Ed: Life as a Hologram — We're all just projections

It may be news to you and it may need an explanation, but here it is: You are a hologram. And while this second statement may not appear to be as speculative, it still needs to be said considering the first statement: You are real.

Op-Ed: Your lifespan test is finally here

Your life-span test has arrived because the scientific community has designed a disturbing, non-invasive test that can precisely determine your lifespan. While this lifespan test is a major breakthrough, it has the potential for abuse and misuse.

Did life-triggering phosphorus come from outer space?

Life may well not exist in outer space, however some scientists argue that life-triggering phosphorus was carried to Earth on meteorites.

Could life exist on Mars?

The question of whether life is or ever existed on Mars remains unknown. However, scientists have shown that bacteria isolated from the Arctic could survive under Martian conditions.

Study: Moore's Law suggests life existed before Earth was formed

Scientists Richard Gordon and Alexei Sharov have suggested that if the rate of increase in the complexity of biological systems in the course of evolutionary history followed Moore's Law then life existed before the Earth was formed.

NASA discovers three Earth-like planets; could host life

A NASA telescope has identified three distant planets that have close compositions to Earth and are the most likely candidates to host life.

Facebook saves the day

Facebook. A social network that some of us can't seem to live without. To us, Facebook satisfies our curiosity when we can't help but wonder what our friends and family are up to. But to Eddie Beatrice, Facebook was a matter of life or death.

NASA's Mars Curiosity finds ancient conditions suited for life

NASA scientists announced today at a press conference that the Curiosity rover has discovered evidence that ancient Mars had the elements scientist believe are essential for supporting life as we know it.

European groups fight to establish life starts at conception

A pro-life movement in Europe has launched an initiative to ask government to recognize that life begins at conception. To date, groups from 20 different countries have launched a petition.

Life for mother who murdered son over Koran

Cardiff - Media sources in the UK are reporting on the outcome of a case in which a mother murdered her young son, apparently over the Koran.

Review: Top regrets of the dying

Bronnie Ware, a nurse who worked with dying patients, recorded their most common regrets. She published the top five in a blog and subsequently a book. The common theme of the top regrets are relationships and being true to oneself.

'A Handshake for Peace, A Hug for Life' campaign goes live

A campaign to have people worldwide shaking hands throughout the day of 21 December 2012, and to give each other a hug at midnight, New Year's Day 2013, all in the name of peace and life, is officially under way.

Boys of divorced parents have higher risk of stroke later in life

Toronto - It's often been said that children are the most affected by divorce. Now a Toronto study has found that males whose parents split up, have triple the risk of suffering a stroke later in life, compared with men who don't come from divorced families.

Egypt’s Salafi party plans documentary on Prophet Mohammed’s life

A documentary titled "What if the world did not witness Mohammed?" is being planned by Egypt's main Salafi Nour Party. It is not clear if this is in response to the film which has outraged the Middle East.

New Mars clay study suggests planet was too dry, hot for life

A new study of magma-formed Martian clay by French and US scientists suggests that Mars possibly never had free-flowing water. The new study contradicts previous studies that suggested the early environment of Mars had water believed essential for life.