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.
La NASA lanza con éxito la misión Europa Clipper hacia la luna helada de Júpiter
La NASA y SpaceX lanzan exitosamente la nave Europa Clipper desde el Centro Espacial Kennedy en Florida. La misión viajará 2.900 millones de kilómetros durante…
HighDiet drinks pose greater liver disease risk than sugary alternatives, study finds
A major study of 123,788 UK participants found that artificially sweetened beverages increase metabolic liver disease risk by 60%, exceeding the 50% risk from…
HighFungal farming boosts crop yields and flavor, study finds
Research demonstrates that fungus-based farming methods increase crop yields while improving taste quality, offering sustainable agricultural advancement.
MediumWebb Telescope Reveals Hidden Planet in Beta Pictoris System
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a previously hidden planet in the Beta Pictoris star system, marking a significant advancement in exoplanet de…
HighReading Any Genre Offers Significant Mental Health Benefits, Scientists Find
Scientists report that reading for pleasure boosts memory, empathy, and mental health, with benefits spanning cognitive function and long-term wellbeing across…
MediumSardinia's Upgraded Radio Telescope Resumes Hunt for Cosmic Fast Radio Bursts
Italy's Sardinia Radio Telescope undergoes technical upgrades to continue investigating Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs), intense millisecond radio pulses from distant…
HighArtemis II: regreso a la Tierra a 4,800 °F y velocidad supersónica
La misión Artemis II de la NASA se prepara para el regreso de cuatro astronautas a la Tierra el 10 de abril de 2026, enfrentando temperaturas de más de 4,800 °…
HighSeptember 2026 Night Sky: Harvest Moon, Venus at Peak Brightness, and Neptune
September 2026 offers multiple stargazing opportunities including the Harvest Moon, Venus at peak brightness, the Andromeda Galaxy, and Neptune visibility as s…
MediumNASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory unveils stunning new galaxy gallery
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has released a new gallery showcasing distant galaxies captured through advanced X-ray imaging, providing fresh insights into…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Stephan's Quintet in Stunning Detail
The James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented images of Stephan's Quintet, a famous galaxy group first observed in 1877, revealing intricate details of…
HighWebb detects first atmosphere on planet orbiting white dwarf, solving survival mystery
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope detected the first atmosphere around a planet orbiting a white dwarf, revealing methane and haze on WD 1856 b, a Jupiter-size…
HighLua Cheia domina maio de 2026 com duas fases completas no mês
On May 3, 2026, the Moon is in its Full phase at 97% visibility and waning. May features five lunar phases including two Full Moons on days 1 and 31.
HighNASA satellite reveals Mexico City sinking up to 2cm monthly as aquifer depletes
NASA's advanced Nisar radar satellite is tracking Mexico City's rapid sinking—up to 2cm monthly—caused by over-extraction of groundwater from an ancient lakebe…
HighIntense UV Exposure Poses Greater Threat to Tadpoles Than Previously Understood
Australian research reveals that short bursts of intense UVB radiation cause 50% more DNA damage to tadpoles than prolonged lower-intensity exposure, potential…
HighScientists Identify First New Penguin Species in Over a Century
Scientists have identified a new penguin species in subantarctic waters, marking the first discovery of its kind in over a century of scientific research.
HighBlack holes may grow quietly alongside galaxies without violent mergers
Research suggests black holes may grow steadily through accretion alongside galaxy evolution, challenging the theory that violent mergers are required for thei…
MediumU of A drug mimics snail hibernation, could revolutionize organ transplants
U of A researchers developed SNAP, a drug mimicking hibernation molecules from snails, enabling non-hibernating organs to enter metabolic sleep. The breakthrou…
HighNASA Maps August 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Path Across Europe, Greenland and Russia
A total solar eclipse will cross Europe, Greenland, Iceland and Russia on August 12, 2026, with totality lasting under 2.5 minutes in peak zones. NASA provides…
HighNASA's Swift Space Telescope Rescue Mission Clears Critical Testing Phase
NASA's $500 million Swift space telescope faces imminent orbital decay, prompting development of an innovative rescue mission using air-launched spacecraft to…
HighPerseverance rover reveals Mars had complex water interactions over multiple epochs
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered that Mars' Jezero Crater experienced multiple episodes of water interaction with volcanic rocks, suggesting a more complex…
HighLarge asteroid 2005 UK1 to safely pass Earth at 32 lunar distances
Asteroid 2005 UK1, classified as potentially dangerous with an estimated diameter of 650-1,400 meters, will pass Earth on January 12, 2026 at a safe distance o…
High1.2 Billion People Living With Mental Disorders Globally, Study Finds
A Lancet study reveals 1.2 billion people worldwide lived with mental disorders in 2023, a 95.5% increase since 1990, with anxiety and depression surging most…
HighBrain health may shield cognition from early Alzheimer's pathology
Study finds maintaining good brain health through exercise, diet, and cognitive engagement may protect cognitive function despite early Alzheimer's pathology.…
HighNASA's Lucy Spacecraft Overcomes Solar Array Glitch, Ready for October Gravity Assist
NASA's Lucy asteroid mission successfully resolved a solar array deployment malfunction through months of testing and simulation, clearing the way for its Octo…
HighJapan-based researcher advances natural products research at MMSU
A Japan-based pharmaceutical researcher is conducting a three-part lecture series at Mariano Marcos State University through the DOST Balik Scientist Program,…
HighChina y EE.UU. compiten por dominar el polo sur lunar con ambiciones de asentamientos permanentes
China y Estados Unidos compiten por establecer presencia permanente en el polo sur lunar, con China demostrando avances rápidos y planes de alunizaje tripulado…
HighMoon Aligns with Venus and Spica in Stunning Night Sky Display
The Moon is currently visible alongside Venus and other celestial objects in the night sky this week, offering stargazers an opportunity to observe a rare astr…
HighBlood Pressure Drug Shows Promise in Slowing Aging in Animal Studies
Rilmenidine, a common hypertension medication, extended lifespan and slowed aging in worms and mice by mimicking caloric restriction effects, potentially offer…
MediumPerseverance rover reveals Mars had complex hot water systems in ancient past
NASA's Perseverance rover has identified evidence of groundwater, lakes, and hot fluids coexisting in a single location on early Mars, revealing that ancient M…
HighHumans and Great Apes Share 15 Million Years of Similar Laughter, Study Finds
A new study comparing recordings of tickled apes with laughing children reveals that humans and great apes have maintained similar rhythmic laughter patterns f…
HighNASA Abandons Swift Telescope Rescue Mission
NASA has cancelled a commercial mission to boost the Swift gamma-ray observatory out of its decaying orbit, allowing the 24-year-old telescope to eventually pl…
HighPD-1 Checkpoint Balances Viral Control Against Brain Inflammation in Polyomavirus Infection
Research reveals PD-1 protein regulates CD4+ T cells to balance viral control against neuroinflammation in brain polyomavirus infections, explaining variable o…
HighScientists propose yeast and gelatin as building materials for Mars habitats
Researchers are exploring 3D-printed construction materials using freeze-dried yeast and gelatin for potential Mars colonization, offering a sustainable altern…
MediumFacebook Ads Effective for Urban Malaria Prevention, But Miss High-Risk Rural Communities
World Bank study finds Facebook ads effectively promote malaria prevention in urban India but fail to reach high-risk rural populations due to algorithmic targ…
HighVanderbilt scientist wins 2026 Joseph A. Vita Award for immune-hypertension research
Dr. Annet Kirabo of Vanderbilt Health receives the 2026 Joseph A. Vita Award for groundbreaking research linking immune activation and inflammation to high blo…
HighWebb Telescope Captures Starburst in Ancient Dwarf Galaxy I Zwicky 18
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals I Zwicky 18, a dwarf galaxy 59 million light-years away, undergoing sudden bursts of star formation with characteristics…
HighNASA Declares Mars Maven Spacecraft Dead After 13-Year Mission
NASA declared its Maven spacecraft lost after six months of silence following a December malfunction that caused rapid spin and battery depletion. The mission,…
HighStudy challenges 10,000-step daily target; walking pace may matter more
New research suggests 10,000 steps daily may not be necessary for longevity benefits, with walking pace potentially mattering more than step count for reducing…
HighNASA telescope rescue mission ends in failure as spacecraft returns to Earth
A spacecraft has returned to Earth after failing to complete a rescue mission for an aging NASA telescope, marking an unsuccessful attempt to extend the observ…
MediumAfternoon walks prove more effective for blood sugar control, study finds
Research shows afternoon walking provides superior blood glucose control compared to other times, particularly benefiting those at risk of type 2 diabetes thro…
MediumStonehenge's Altar Stone Traveled 430 Miles From Scotland, Study Finds
Research from Curtin University reveals Stonehenge's 13,000-pound Altar Stone was transported over 430 miles from northeastern Scotland via human effort, not g…
HighRising Atmospheric CO₂ May Already Be Altering Human Blood Chemistry, Study Warns
A 20-year population study finds atmospheric CO₂ rises correlate with shifts in human blood chemistry, particularly increased bicarbonate levels, suggesting bo…
MediumTrauma, not virus, drives HIV deaths in women, study finds
UC San Francisco research reveals women with HIV die primarily from trauma-related conditions like substance use and mental illness, not the virus itself, yet…
HighAstronomers Map Interstellar Turbulence Warping Light Across Milky Way
Astronomers have directly observed interstellar turbulence the size of our solar system bending light across the Milky Way, using advanced radio telescope obse…
HighPartial lunar eclipse visible across U.S. Thursday as 'blood moon' appears
A partial lunar eclipse, appearing as a 'blood moon,' will be visible across the U.S. on Thursday, occurring just weeks after the recent solar eclipse.
HighCuriosity Rover Accidentally Extracts Rock Sample During Mars Drilling
NASA's Curiosity rover unexpectedly pulled a rock from Mars while drilling, becoming stuck for days before engineers freed the drill bit. The incident provided…
HighLongest Solar Eclipse in 157 Years Set for August 12, 2026
The longest solar eclipse in history will occur on August 12, 2026, visible across northern Siberia, Iceland, Greenland, Spain and Portugal. Experts warn of ir…
HighDelhi air pollution sharply raises TB death risk, major study finds
A major epidemiological study of 61,925 TB patients in Delhi found exposure to high PM2.5 air pollution before treatment significantly increased mortality risk…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 reaches 22nd flight milestone while deploying 23 Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites and landed a Falcon 9 booster on its record 22nd flight, advancing the company's reusability milestone and expanding its…
HighJames Webb reveals the feeding mechanism of supermassive black holes
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered new insights into how supermassive black holes consume matter, solving a longstanding astronomical mystery wit…
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