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 prueba rover ERNEST capaz de recorrer 26 km en terreno lunar con autonomía robótica
La NASA completó pruebas del rover ERNEST en Colorado, demostrando capacidad de recorrer 26 km con autonomía mínima. El prototipo representa un avance hacia fu…
HighDomestic cats may hold key to treating human cancer, study finds
A major genetic study of nearly 500 cats across five countries identified tumor mutations shared with humans, particularly in breast cancer, suggesting feline…
HighNASA satellite images reveal 62-mile inland lake from Pakistan's record floods
NASA satellite imagery reveals Pakistan's devastating monsoon floods have created a 62-mile-wide inland lake, with 33 million people affected and an estimated…
HighLixo espacial da SpaceX vai colidir com a Lua em agosto de 2026
Um segundo estágio de foguetão Falcon 9 da SpaceX colidirá com a Lua em 5 de agosto de 2026, criando uma pequena cratera. O evento oferece oportunidade científ…
HighMediterranean Diet Activates Protective Cellular Proteins, Study Finds
Research shows the Mediterranean diet increases levels of humanin and SHMOOSE, mitochondrial microproteins linked to heart and brain protection. Olive oil, fis…
HighCuriosity Rover Discovers Polygon Field on Mars, Offering Clues to Ancient Climate
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a field of small polygonal features on Mars hypothesized to be mud cracks from ancient wet-dry cycles, providing ground-level…
HighScientists Predict Stable Quantum Droplets From Bosons and Fermions
Monash University researchers predict stable quantum droplets can form from bosons and fermions under strong interactions, challenging decades of physics assum…
HighScientist Uses Cold Atoms to Measure Time Without a Clock
Researchers created a quantum system using cold atoms that measures time without conventional clocks, suggesting time may be a quantum phenomenon rather than a…
MediumWebb Telescope Reveals Barren, Airless Exoplanet 49 Light-Years Away
NASA's James Webb Telescope captured the clearest view of a rocky exoplanet's surface, revealing LHS 3844 b is a scorching, airless world with extreme temperat…
HighGut Microbes May Explain Red Meat's Link to Heart Disease Risk
Research shows gut bacteria produce chemicals like TMAO when digesting red meat, potentially explaining part of the elevated cardiovascular disease risk associ…
HighBennu asteroid samples reveal Jupiter's role in solar system formation
Analysis of NASA's Bennu asteroid samples suggests the asteroid formed near the water-ice line 4.5 billion years ago, with Jupiter playing a key role in mixing…
HighPoor sleep costs over-50s nearly nine months of working life, study finds
A Finnish study finds that severe sleep disruption costs workers over 50 nearly nine months of career time, with disparities by gender and socioeconomic status…
HighSpaceX's Starship V3 completes test flight with planned ocean explosion
SpaceX's Starship V3, the most powerful rocket ever built, successfully launched and completed a test flight lasting about an hour before intentionally explodi…
HighBlood Pressure Drug Shows Promise for 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…
MediumSolar Eclipse Visible Only in Southern Hemisphere on Feb 17, 2026
A solar eclipse occurs on February 17, 2026, visible only in the southern hemisphere including Chile, Zambia, and Mauritius, with peak visibility between 5:13-…
HighGanymede's Internal Heat May Reveal Clues to Jupiter's Moon's Formation
Scientists discover that Ganymede, the solar system's largest moon, may still be actively heating and forming its metal core, providing new insights into the m…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope arrives at Kennedy Space Centre for August launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at Kennedy Space Centre for final launch preparations ahead of an August 30 liftoff. The observatory will…
HighResearchers identify CD99L2 gene as cause of X-linked spastic ataxia
Researchers identified CD99L2 gene variants as the cause of X-linked spastic ataxia by analyzing 2,811 patients with movement disorders. The discovery reveals…
HighLandmark genetic study validates ME/CFS as biological illness, identifies eight risk regions
Scientists identify eight genetic regions linked to ME/CFS in the world's largest genetics study, providing first robust evidence that genes influence disease…
HighCHIME Locates Universe's Missing Matter in Galactic Halos
Researchers using fast radio bursts have identified that the universe's missing ordinary matter resides in diffuse clouds surrounding galaxies, extending far b…
HighNature vs. Nurture: New Genetics Research Reveals Personality Is Far More Complex
BBC explores how personality is formed, revealing that genes account for only 40-50% of personality differences while environment and complex gene-environment…
HighJune's Strawberry Moon to Hang Low Across Summer Sky
The June strawberry moon will appear low in the summer sky this week, offering viewers across North America a unique celestial viewing opportunity with specifi…
HighItalian scientists claim discovery of second Sphinx beneath Giza Plateau
Italian researchers using satellite radar technology report finding evidence of a second Sphinx and vast underground structures beneath Egypt's Giza Plateau, b…
MediumPioneering Cell Therapy Researcher Malcolm Brenner to Lead Houston Methodist Center
Malcolm Brenner, a pioneering physician-scientist in cell and gene therapy, will lead Houston Methodist's newly formed research center aimed at translating dis…
HighEclipse lunar parcial em 28 de agosto cobrirá 93% da Lua visível do Brasil
NASA confirma eclipse lunar parcial de magnitude 0,930 visível em todo o Brasil na madrugada de 28 de agosto, cobrindo 93% da Lua e sendo o último grande eclip…
HighSaturn's South Pole Reveals Mysterious 10-Sided Cloud Formation
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered a massive 10-sided wave pattern in Saturn's cloud formations over the south pole, a structure that…
HighU.S. Faces Growing Space Competition as China Prepares Chang'e-7 Lunar Launch
China prepares to launch Chang'e-7 lunar probe as US faces growing competition in space exploration and potential strategic implications of Chinese lunar capab…
MediumWhy This Heatwave Feels Worse Than the Last One
A combination of heat dome, high humidity, and consecutive tropical nights is making this UK heatwave feel more intense than May's, with 'feels like' temperatu…
HighDaily soy consumption linked to lower hypertension risk, study finds
Research suggests consuming 80 grams of soy daily may reduce hypertension risk without supplements. Plant-based proteins like soy and lentils show cardiovascul…
MediumCitizen scientists help unlock mystery of humpback whale 'gaping' behaviour
A Macquarie University study reveals a newly-observed humpback whale behavior called 'gaping' through observations by citizen scientists, tourists, and drone o…
HighNASA's Curiosity Rover Timelapse Reveals Years of Martian Exploration
NASA released a timelapse video documenting six years of ground coverage by the Curiosity rover on Mars, showcasing the rover's extensive journey across the Ma…
HighWebb confirms supermassive black holes formed before their galaxies
James Webb telescope's direct measurement of a supermassive black hole in the early universe reveals it formed before its host galaxy, challenging fundamental…
HighHubble reveals dust ejections behind red supergiant VY Canis Majoris's dimming
NASA researchers used Hubble Space Telescope data to explain why red supergiant VY Canis Majoris dimmed, attributing it to dust from massive material ejections…
HighScientists Map Crewed Mission to Saturn's Moon Titan as 'Reasonable' Human Destination
Scientists are developing plans for crewed missions to Titan, Saturn's largest moon, citing its reasonable conditions for human exploration and resource utiliz…
MediumNASA Monitors Asteroid 2024 YR4 With Low Impact Risk for December 2032
NASA is monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a low but measurable probability of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032, triggering international planetary de…
HighLua em fase crescente nesta segunda; entenda o ciclo lunar de maio
On Monday, May 25, the Moon is in its waxing phase, with 15 days until the next waning phase. The article explains the four lunar phases and their characterist…
HighPopular photo-based calorie apps underestimate meals by a third, NIH study finds
NIH research finds four popular photo-based calorie-tracking apps underestimate calories by 250-345 and fat by 30 grams per meal on average, raising concerns a…
HighNASA confirma lançamento da Artemis 1 para 29 de agosto
A NASA confirmou oficialmente o lançamento da missão Artemis 1 para 29 de agosto, primeira etapa do projeto para retornar astronautas à Lua, com datas alternat…
HighJapan's Mars Moon Mission Seeks Origins of Life, Races China to Sample Return
Japan's MMX spacecraft will attempt to retrieve samples from Mars' moon Phobos to unlock Solar System origins, competing with China's similar mission launching…
HighNew Study Maps Rainfall Erosion Mechanisms on Soil Slopes
Researchers Li, Hu, Zou and colleagues published findings on rainfall-induced soil erosion, examining hydraulic mechanisms through on-site experiments to bette…
MediumBacteria's DNA 'Crowdsourcing' Reveals Sophisticated Genetic Decision-Making
Bacillus subtilis bacteria employ sophisticated gene regulatory networks to decide when to acquire external DNA under stress, using multiple repressor proteins…
HighA cientista que guiou a Artemis II revela os segredos do sobrevoo lunar histórico
A cientista Kelsey Young coordenou a missão Artemis II, primeira viagem lunar tripulada em 50 anos, onde astronautas observaram clarões de impacto nunca antes…
HighScientists identify how leukemia cells hijack cellular recycling to fuel growth
Researchers identified how mutated NPM1 protein in acute myeloid leukemia exploits autophagy, the cell's recycling process, to fuel cancer growth. This discove…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Ground Test at Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a dramatic explosion during a ground test at Cape Canaveral, marking a significant setback for Jeff Bezos' space ven…
HighFlu Vaccination Linked to Healthy Aging and Potential Dementia Risk Reduction
Research suggests seasonal habits and influenza vaccination may reduce dementia risk and promote healthy aging in older adults, with flu vaccines continuing to…
MediumSpaceX Reschedules Starship Flight 12, First V3 Test Delayed
SpaceX has rescheduled its 12th Starship test flight, marking the first test of the Starship V3 variant. The delay reflects high stakes for the US space enterp…
HighPhysicists Say Warp Drive Could Become Reality Within Century
Physicists suggest warp drive technology could become feasible within the next century, marking progress in theoretical physics research toward faster-than-lig…
MediumPsychic's asteroid prediction for 2031 blurs with real NASA monitoring of space rock
Cuban psychic Mhoni Vidente predicts a meteorite will impact Earth in 2031 affecting the Atlantic region, while scientists confirm asteroid YR4 poses a 1.2% im…
MediumExercise boosts smoking cessation rates by 15%, study finds
Adelaide University research shows exercise increases smoking quit success by 15-21% and reduces cravings for 30 minutes post-workout, offering a low-cost comp…
HighMethionine restriction remodels tumor DNA, extends survival in glioma models
Researchers discovered that limiting the amino acid methionine in diet destabilizes DNA organization in glioma cells, extending survival in mouse models of thi…
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