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.
NASA satellite records largest ocean waves ever measured from space at 19.7 meters
NASA and French space agency CNES satellite SWOT recorded a 19.7-meter wave from tropical storm Eddie in December 2024, the largest ever measured by satellite…
HighScientists directly observe gene jumping between predator and prey microbes
Researchers visually tracked an RNA intron jumping from a predator bacterium to its archaeal prey without a viral courier, providing direct evidence of horizon…
HighLarge Study Links Common Viral Infections to Future Brain Disease Risk
NIH research analyzing 450,000 people found correlations between dozens of viral infections and increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's,…
HighNASA Study Reveals Jupiter's Role in Delivering Life's Building Blocks to Early Earth
NASA-supported research challenges conventional theories about life's chemical origins, suggesting Jupiter's gravitational influence directed phosphorus and ni…
HighMoon in Waxing Crescent Phase on July 3; Full Moon Expected July 10
On July 3, 2025, the Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase at 52% visibility, with the full moon arriving in 7 days. Complete lunar calendar provided for July.
HighAstronomers Detect Sugar Molecule in Interstellar Space for First Time
Astronomers have detected a four-carbon sugar molecule (likely glycolaldehyde) in interstellar space for the first time, potentially offering clues about the c…
HighLabor Mobility Shields Workers From Discrimination, Study Finds
Research shows employees with greater job mobility experience less workplace discrimination, as employers work harder to retain workers who can easily leave fo…
HighResearchers Achieve 94.3% Fidelity in Logical Qubit Operations, Advancing Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
Chinese researchers demonstrated lattice-surgery operations on logical qubits with 94.3% fidelity, achieving per-cycle error rates of 0.03—a breakthrough valid…
HighFoguete da SpaceX decola com quatro astronautas rumo à ISS
Foguete Falcon 9 da SpaceX decolou com quatro astronautas a bordo da cápsula Dragon rumo à Estação Espacial Internacional, em viagem de 27 horas e meia.
HighSmall asteroid impacts ocean near Australia in rare atmospheric entry event
A small asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere and impacted the ocean near Australia. NASA confirmed the event and noted it as a test of planetary defense capabil…
MediumSpaceX launches Starfall, mysterious new reentry capsule for space cargo delivery
SpaceX launched its first Starfall reentry capsule via Falcon 9, a mysterious new system designed to deliver cargo back to Earth from space in what represents…
MediumUK Physics Facilities Face Commercialization Ultimatum as Jodrell Bank Loses Funding
UK's renowned Jodrell Bank observatory and other physics facilities face potential closure due to funding cuts, forcing institutions to choose between commerci…
HighScientists map atom-light interactions, revealing vast quantum state network
Researchers have mapped how a single atom interacts with light, revealing an unbounded network of quantum states with potential implications for quantum comput…
MediumBelly fat emerges as stronger heart disease predictor than BMI
New research shows abdominal fat distribution is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than traditional BMI measurements, challenging conventional health a…
HighAgosto 2026: eclipse solar total en Europa y África, eclipse lunar visible en Colombia
Agosto de 2026 traerá dos eclipses: uno solar total visible en Europa y África el 2 de agosto, y uno lunar parcial visible en Colombia el 27-28 de agosto, segú…
HighTotal Solar Eclipse Darkens South America Monday; Watch Online from Anywhere
A total solar eclipse will cross South America on December 14, 2020, with NASA and other organizations offering livestreams for those unable to view in person.
HighChronic financial hardship linked to accelerated brain aging, UCL study finds
Long-term financial struggles accelerate cognitive decline and brain aging, according to a UCL study of 2,759 UK adults tracked over decades. Persistent hardsh…
HighMoon Phase Guide: Waning Gibbous Offers Reflection and Release for All Signs
Times of India publishes daily lunar alignment guidance for January 8, 2026, offering zodiac-specific affirmations during the Waning Gibbous Moon phase focused…
LowChina's Tianwen-2 captures first image of Earth's 'quasi moon' Kamoʻoalewa
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first image of Kamoʻoalewa, Earth's quasi moon, a small asteroid that follows a stable orbital pattern near Earth…
HighFoguete abandonado da SpaceX colidirá com a Lua nesta quarta-feira
Um estágio de foguete Falcon 9 abandonado pela SpaceX colidirá com a Lua nesta quarta-feira, criando uma nova cratera lunar após mais de um ano à deriva no esp…
HighInfleqtion Stock Trades Below Analyst Targets Despite Oxford Quantum Hub Expansion
Infleqtion's stock pulled back 8.7% despite announcing a UK quantum innovation hub that triples capacity, with analysts valuing the company at $22 versus curre…
MediumEach cigarette costs smokers 20 minutes of life, UCL study finds
New UCL research commissioned by UK health authorities shows each cigarette costs smokers approximately 20 minutes of life. Quitting on New Year's Day could re…
HighOne in four older Canadians regain optimal well-being within three years, study finds
A Canadian longitudinal study of 8,332 older adults found that nearly 25% who experienced suboptimal well-being regained it within three years, with psychologi…
HighSpaceX launches first commercial nuclear-powered satellite for Miami startup
Miami-based City Labs achieved a historic milestone by launching the first commercial nuclear-powered satellite aboard SpaceX's Transporter-17 mission, marking…
HighScientists demonstrate time flow in quantum system without external clocks
Researchers created a 24,000-atom quantum system demonstrating that time flow can be measured without traditional clocks, suggesting time may be a quantum phen…
MediumCreatine Shows Strength Gains in Older Adults Without Exercise, Study Finds
Research indicates creatine supplementation increases strength in older adults even without exercise, with potential cognitive benefits for Alzheimer's patient…
MediumCERN Creates First Quantum Bit From Antimatter, Advancing Quest to Solve Matter's Cosmic Mystery
CERN scientists achieved a breakthrough by isolating an antiproton in quantum superposition for 50 seconds, creating the first antimatter qubit. This advance c…
HighOxford physicists create new family of Schrödinger-cat quantum states
Oxford physicists have created a new family of Schrödinger-cat quantum states, advancing fundamental quantum mechanics research with potential applications in…
MediumJames Webb Maps Cosmic Web in Unprecedented Detail
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have created the most detailed map of the cosmic web, revealing the giant filamentary structure connecting…
HighAir pollution exposure linked to severe COVID-19 risk, Spanish study finds
A Spanish study finds long-term air pollution exposure associated with increased COVID-19 severity, particularly for those infected with higher nitrogen dioxid…
HighJWST discovers 'galaxy-killing' winds that explain early universe's rapid stellar deaths
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified powerful winds destroying galaxies in the early universe, potentially explaining why some galaxies experienced ra…
HighCentury-Old Nobel Experiment Reveals Ancient Body-Building Blueprint in Comb Jellies
German researchers replicated a landmark 1924 developmental biology experiment in comb jellies, finding that the embryonic 'organizer' system dates back 700 mi…
HighReid Wiseman: «La mente humana no ha evolucionado lo suficiente para entender esto»
Reid Wiseman, comandante de Artemis II, relata el impacto emocional de presenciar un eclipse solar único desde la órbita lunar, describiendo una experiencia qu…
HighMystery Milky Way Object Discovered as Universe's Most Powerful Particle Accelerator
Chinese observatory LHAASO discovered a mysterious object in the Milky Way accelerating protons to energies 100 times greater than the Large Hadron Collider, r…
HighAsteroide de 1 km passa a 2 milhões de km da Terra nesta terça
A 1-kilometer-wide asteroid will pass within 2 million kilometers of Earth on Tuesday evening, marking the closest approach in 200 years, though NASA confirms…
HighMigraine with aura triples stroke risk in men over 45, study finds
A new study finds that migraine with aura is associated with a 73% higher risk of ischemic stroke in adults over 45, with men under 72 showing triple the risk,…
HighScience's Conceptual Crisis: Rejecting Biological History and Origins
Scientists are reconsidering foundational concepts of biological history and human origins, moving away from universal common descent models as evidence challe…
MediumPhilippines blocks violent gaming app after school shooting kills three
Philippine authorities temporarily blocked the GoreBox gaming app after a school shooting killed three students and injured 20 others. Investigators linked one…
HighNASA's Curiosity Rover Captures Mysterious 'Jellyfish' Formation on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover captured an unusual image on Mars resembling a jellyfish, sparking online speculation about its origin. Scientists have offered explanat…
MediumStudy reveals how PM2.5 pollutants damage airways, points to enzyme therapy
University of Osaka researchers discovered how PM2.5 air pollutants damage the respiratory system's self-cleaning mechanism, identifying ALDH1A1 enzyme as a po…
HighSpaceX Sets Record With Back-to-Back Falcon 9 Launches 38 Minutes Apart
SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, setting a new record for rapid consecutive launches while serving Globalstar and U.S. Space Force m…
HighJapan Successfully Launches and Lands Reusable Rocket Prototype
Japan's space agency JAXA successfully launched and landed its experimental reusable rocket prototype RV-X, advancing the nation's capabilities in cost-effecti…
HighMicroplastics paradoxically reduce cadmium toxicity in crops, study finds
Research analyzing 4,243 studies reveals microplastics can moderate cadmium's harmful effects on crops by reducing metal uptake, though both remain persistent…
HighEclipse solar total atinge Espanha em agosto de 2026 com duração de até 1min32s
A NASA confirmou eclipse solar total na Espanha em 12 de agosto de 2026, com duração máxima de 1min32s. Será o primeiro observado na península ibérica desde 19…
HighCell Fusion Strategy Shows Promise for Treating Retinal Damage
Researchers demonstrate that fusing human retinal cells with adult stem cells can trigger regenerative potential, offering a novel therapeutic approach to trea…
HighMoon nearly invisible tonight as waning crescent reaches 4% visibility
The Moon enters its Waning Crescent phase on May 15 with only 4% illumination, making surface observation impossible until after the New Moon when visibility r…
HighBritain's space watchdog battles orbital debris crisis as satellite congestion soars
The UK's Chilbolton Observatory tracks over 46,000 pieces of orbital debris threatening satellites and Earth infrastructure. Scientists warn of potential casca…
HighAstronomers Directly Observe Rotating Protoplanetary Disk Around AB Aurigae
French astronomers directly observed the rotation of a protoplanetary disk around young star AB Aurigae using advanced infrared imaging, revealing unexpected r…
HighJapan's Hayabusa2 Captures Images of Binary Asteroid 62 Million Miles Away
Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe successfully photographed a binary asteroid system 62 million miles away, advancing planetary defense research capabilities.
HighEclipse lunar 'quase total' começa com mudança sutil no brilho; pico na madrugada
Eclipse lunar quase total começou na noite de 27 de agosto e será visível em todo o Brasil, com ponto máximo na madrugada de 28 de agosto. Fase parcial durará…
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