Science & Space
NASA is set to launch four astronauts on Artemis II, a 10-day crewed mission around the moon marking humanity's farthest spaceflight in 54 years and a critical step toward lunar surface landing before China.
Voice Changes May Signal Early Cognitive Decline, Major Study Suggests
Research suggests vocal changes could serve as an early biomarker for cognitive decline, with an NIH-funded study investigating speech patterns and sleep signa…
HighUS Awards SpaceX $4.16B Contract for Air Target Tracking Satellite Constellation
The US government awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build a satellite constellation for tracking aerial targets, expanding military space capabilities.
HighWalking Speed May Matter More Than Step Count for Health Benefits
Recent research suggests walking pace is as important as daily step count for cardiovascular health and longevity, challenging the popular 10,000-step benchmar…
MediumChina postpones Chang'e 7 lunar mission over unmet launch criteria
China's Chang'e 7 robotic lunar mission has been postponed due to failure to meet launch criteria, despite the spacecraft being moved to the launch tower. The…
HighStudy finds millions choosing wrong painkiller for period cramps
Research analyzing 211 million supermarket receipts reveals most people with periods buy paracetamol for cramps, despite ibuprofen being more effective at redu…
HighAstronomers detect magnetic field weakening in star-birth process
Researchers identified ambipolar diffusion in a Taurus dark cloud, revealing how magnetic fields weaken to allow gravitational collapse and star birth. This di…
HighBlack hole jets reshape galaxies far beyond visible boundaries
Research reveals supermassive black hole jets extend far beyond galaxy visible edges, heating surrounding gas and potentially determining whether galaxies form…
HighQuantum entanglement observed in visible crystal; fasting and stress linked
Researchers detected macroscopic quantum entanglement in a centimeter-sized crystal of strange metal for the first time, marking a significant advance in quant…
HighAstronomers confirm long-predicted cosmic wind from Milky Way's black hole
Astronomers have detected the first clear evidence of a powerful hot wind from Sagittarius A, the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, using data from ALMA and…
HighJohns Hopkins study reveals habits form suddenly, not gradually
Johns Hopkins research published in Nature Communications shows habit formation occurs suddenly rather than gradually, with a specific brain region potentially…
HighEclipse lunar espectacular iluminará los cielos de Colombia y Venezuela este jueves
Un eclipse lunar cubrirá el 96,3% de la Luna la noche del 27 al 28 de agosto, visible desde Colombia, Venezuela y gran parte de América. El fenómeno astronómic…
HighHong Kong researchers develop RNA 'cut-and-patch' tool for neurodegenerative diseases
HKUMed researchers have developed RNA Segment Editing (RSE), a precise 'cut-and-patch' tool that can remove or replace faulty RNA segments without permanently…
HighUrbanization reshapes gut microbiomes differently across South Asian communities
A major study of 575 South Asians reveals urbanization reshapes gut microbiomes differently across communities, with changes linked to diet, environment, and c…
HighAsteroid 2001 FO32 poses zero collision risk despite close approach
Asteroid 2001 FO32 will pass 2 million km from Earth in March 2021, far beyond collision risk despite sensationalist media coverage. NASA and astronomers confi…
HighArtemis II bate recorde da Apollo 13 e captura pôr da Terra visto da Lua
A missão Artemis II superou o recorde da Apollo 13 ao atingir 400 mil quilômetros da Terra, capturando imagens do pôr do planeta visto da Lua e realizando obse…
HighNASA Plans Swift Rescue Mission as Doomed Space Telescope Faces Re-entry
NASA is developing a rapid mission to boost the Swift space telescope's orbit before it re-enters Earth's atmosphere, with a Colorado startup also pursuing ind…
HighNASA's Mars Rover Perseverance Completes Marathon Distance After 5 Years on Red Planet
NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled a marathon distance (42.195 km) on Mars, marking a significant milestone in its five-year mission. The achievement was c…
HighLua Cheia ilumina o céu em 2 de maio; maio terá duas luas cheias
On May 2, 2026, the Moon is in its Full phase at 100% visibility. May features five lunar phases including two Full Moons, with the next Waning Moon occurring…
HighCold exposure therapy shows promise for weight loss, study suggests
New research suggests ice vests and cold showers may aid weight loss by activating brown fat metabolism. The findings highlight cold exposure as a potential no…
MediumScientists Recalibrate Diamond's Melting Point Under Extreme Pressure
Lawrence Livermore researchers used laser-induced shockwaves to measure diamond's melting point under extreme pressure, finding previous estimates were off by…
HighCoffee drinkers have richer gut microbiota, study finds—even decaf works
Research by epidemiologist Tim Spector analyzing 22,000 people across 25 countries shows coffee drinkers have significantly more diverse gut microbiota, driven…
HighQuantum batteries challenge conventional charging physics with counterintuitive breakthroughs
Researchers have developed quantum batteries that defy traditional charging rules, potentially revolutionizing energy storage through counterintuitive quantum…
MediumReading hobby linked to lower dementia risk, studies suggest
Research shows reading for pleasure is associated with better brain health, improved memory, and reduced dementia risk, with benefits extending from childhood…
MediumSulfur Gas Signal Boosts Tomato Heat Tolerance, Study Finds
Researchers identify hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) signaling via the SlLCD1 gene as critical for tomato heat tolerance, enabling plants to manage oxidative stress, wa…
HighIce sheets can collapse 600 meters per day, study warns of Antarctic vulnerability
Research on historical ice sheet retreat reveals Antarctic ice can collapse at 600 metres per day—20 times faster than satellite observations show—with major i…
HighLua em fase Crescente nesta quarta; Lua Cheia chega em 5 dias
On May 7, 2025, the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase at 74% visibility, with the Full Moon arriving in 5 days. Complete lunar calendar provided for May.
HighNew models reveal the K-Pg impact's killing mechanism: months of darkness, not the blast
Recent impact modeling reveals the Chicxulub asteroid collision 66 million years ago released energy equivalent to 5 billion Hiroshima bombs, triggering a glob…
HighHigh-protein breakfast reduces daily snacking and hunger cravings, study finds
Research shows protein-rich breakfasts improve satiety and reduce snacking throughout the day, particularly among young women who typically skip breakfast.
HighWomen Face Higher Genetic Risk of Depression, Study Finds
A major genetic study published in Nature Communications found women carry higher genetic risk for depression, identifying 16 female-specific variants versus 8…
HighNASA e SpaceX reforçam segurança com perímetro de 16km para evitar barcos na chegada de astronautas
NASA e SpaceX implementam novo plano com Guarda Costeira para impedir invasão de barcos civis na zona de chegada da cápsula Crew Dragon em outubro, após incide…
HighT. rex had human-like body temperature, study of ancient teeth reveals
New research analyzing T. rex teeth suggests the dinosaur maintained a body temperature around 97°F, similar to modern humans and elephants, indicating it was…
HighSpirit's broken wheel accidentally revealed ancient Martian hot springs
NASA's Spirit rover accidentally discovered high-silica deposits on Mars when its failed wheel scraped soil, revealing evidence of ancient hydrothermal activit…
HighWalking beats sitting: Study reveals most effective method to soothe crying babies
A new study finds that walking with a crying baby for 5 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of sitting, is more effective at soothing infants and helping them sleep…
MediumClosest supermassive black hole pair found in galactic wreckage 90M light-years away
Astronomers discovered the closest supermassive black hole binary to Earth in NGC 7727, a galaxy formed from a collision 1 billion years ago. The pair will mer…
HighStopping GLP-1 Drugs May Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Finds
New research highlights cardiovascular risks when patients stop taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, including increased heart attack and stroke risk, raising conc…
MediumAstronomy Day: How stargazing builds critical thinking and scientific inquiry
International Astronomy Day celebrates how astronomy combines observation, mathematics, and technology to develop critical thinking and interdisciplinary learn…
MediumEuclid Telescope Discovers 31 Ancient Quasars, Challenging Cosmic Models
Europe's Euclid telescope discovered 31 of the oldest quasars ever observed, including two shining with the light of a trillion suns when the universe was only…
HighExotic quantum phase breaks symmetry rules, allowing crystal vibrations to mix
Researchers discovered an exotic quantum phase that allows crystal vibrations to mix despite symmetry rules that should prevent it, challenging fundamental phy…
HighNew findings challenge decades of assumptions about Sagittarius A*
Scientists may have fundamentally misunderstood Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center, despite imaging it in 2022 with the Event H…
MediumDoes Sniffing Chocolate Really Boost Your Gym Performance? An Exercise Scientist Weighs In
A viral study claims sniffing chocolate improves leg day workouts by 25%, but an exercise scientist reveals significant methodological flaws that likely inflat…
HighCuriosity rover discovers vast field of honeycomb-patterned terrain on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered a field of honeycomb-patterned polygonal textures on Mars, revealing evidence of ancient geological processes that shaped…
HighHidden Genetic Risk Behind Heart Attacks in Healthy Canadians Prompts Call for Routine Screening
Updated Canadian guidelines urge family doctors to screen for Lipoprotein(a), a genetic cholesterol marker affecting 1 in 5 Canadians that raises heart attack…
HighNASA Observes Record-Breaking Solar Burst Spanning Nearly Three Weeks
NASA has tracked a record-breaking solar burst that persisted for nearly three weeks, marking an exceptional event in solar activity monitoring and analysis.
MediumLuca Parmitano, piloto de Artemis III: "Espero tener algo italiano en el menú"
El astronauta italiano Luca Parmitano fue presentado como piloto de la misión Artemis III de la NASA prevista para 2027, bromeando sobre llevar comida italiana…
HighSkipped Blood Pressure Doses Eliminate Heart Protection, Study Warns
Research shows that missing doses of blood pressure medication significantly reduces cardiovascular benefits, with poor adherence undermining the protective ef…
HighJWST's 'Little Red Dots' Show Signs of Early Universe Black Hole Stars
James Webb Space Telescope identifies mysterious 'little red dots' as evidence of black hole stars and growing supermassive black holes in the early universe,…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Achieves Record 9th Flight with Starlink Deployment
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket booster for a record-breaking 9th time, delivering 60 Starlink satellites. The achievement demonstrates rapid reusability a…
HighTotal Solar Eclipse Darkens Antarctica This Week—Here's How to Watch
A total solar eclipse will darken the sun over Antarctica on December 4, with partial visibility across southern hemisphere regions. NASA will livestream the e…
HighIBM y NASA lanzan modelo de IA de código abierto para explorar la Luna
IBM y NASA presentaron un modelo de inteligencia artificial de código abierto entrenado con datos lunares para detectar hielo, cráteres y actividad volcánica,…
HighRadio Astronomy Reveals Hidden Universe; NASA Perfects Space Food for Astronauts
Radio astronomy enables scientists to study invisible cosmic objects by detecting natural radio waves, while NASA's space food programs prioritize comfort food…
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