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.
US researchers develop spectroscopy method to identify missile, meteorite composition from impact flashes
Researchers at SwRI have developed high-speed spectroscopy methods to analyze optical flashes from hypervelocity impacts, enabling identification of missile or…
HighProtein Restriction May Slow Aging, Researcher Warns of Overconsumption
Research suggests most adults consume too much protein, with excessive intake potentially accelerating aging. Studies indicate dietary protein restriction, par…
MediumOrcas Caught Ramming Dead Fish to Pieces in Newly Documented Behavior
Marine scientists have documented orcas intentionally ramming dead sunfish to break them apart, a behavior that may aid juvenile feeding or serve as play, expa…
HighSleep deprivation poses greater mortality risk than diet or exercise, study finds
Oregon Health & Science University research reveals inadequate sleep poses greater mortality risk than poor diet or lack of exercise, ranking second only to sm…
HighNASA's DART Mission Set to Deliberately Crash Into Asteroid Dimorphos
NASA's DART spacecraft is days away from intentionally colliding with asteroid Dimorphos to alter its orbit and test planetary defense capabilities. The missio…
HighDecathlon diseña un traje espacial europeo que ya se prueba en la ISS
Decathlon participa en el desarrollo del EuroSuit, un prototipo de traje espacial intravehicular europeo que ya ha sido probado en la Estación Espacial Interna…
HighSpaceX Unveils Orbital AI Data Center Plans With New Gigasat Factory
SpaceX unveiled plans for space-based AI data centers, including an 11-million-square-foot Gigasat factory targeting 1 GW/year of orbital compute capacity by l…
HighMysterious Red Objects 11.8B Light-Years Away May Explain Early Black Hole Formation
NASA's Chandra and Webb telescopes have identified mysterious red objects 11.8 billion light-years away, potentially revealing how the first black holes formed…
HighNASA's OSIRIS-REx Corrects Course With Asteroid Bennu Samples Bound for Earth
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft corrected its trajectory on September 21 to return 250 grams of asteroid Bennu samples to Earth in 2023, marking the first course…
HighScientists reveal how cells control molecular motors, opening path to neurodegenerative disease treatments
UC Davis researchers have unveiled the 3D structure of kinesin-1, a motor protein crucial for nerve cell function, revealing how cells turn it on and off—a dis…
HighMoon in New Phase on January 3; Full Moon Expected January 13
On January 3, 2025, the Moon is in its New phase at 12% visibility. The lunar calendar for January shows Crescent Moon on the 6th, Full Moon on the 13th, and W…
HighSpaceX lançará Missão Dragonfly para explorar Titã em julho de 2028
A NASA escolheu a SpaceX para comandar a Missão Dragonfly, que explorará Titã, a maior lua de Saturno, com lançamento previsto para julho de 2028 usando o fogu…
HighScientists identify 177-gene signature driving cancer spread across tumor types
Scientists discovered a genetic signature of 177 genes shared across cancer types that drives metastasis, identifying key genes SP1 and KLF5 and enabling earli…
HighHubble captures stunning NGC 3137 spiral galaxy 53 million light-years away
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured detailed images of spiral galaxy NGC 3137, located 53 million light-years away, revealing active star formation, a supe…
HighNagatitan: Southeast Asia's colossal 'last titan' dinosaur rewrites prehistoric record
Thai researchers identified Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur weighing 27 tonnes and measuring 27 meters long, from fossils discover…
HighFirst Atmosphere Detected Around Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140b
Harvard astronomers have detected the first atmosphere around a rocky, Earth-like exoplanet in the habitable zone, marking a significant breakthrough in exopla…
HighMars Pathfinder's Final Signal: 29 Years Since NASA's Historic 1997 Mission Ended
NASA's Mars Pathfinder lander sent its last transmission to Earth on September 27, 1997, concluding a groundbreaking mission that explored the Red Planet.
HighScientists Develop Host-Aware Framework to Predict Gene Expression Across Contexts
Researchers develop a host-aware framework using E. coli digital twins to characterize bioparts with intrinsic, transferable parameters, enabling more predicti…
HighSleep patterns may signal early dementia risk; midlife habits could extend dementia-free years
Research indicates sleep quality may reveal early dementia risk, while midlife health interventions could delay cognitive decline by up to 13 years.
HighAdult weight gain significantly elevates obesity-related cancer risk, study finds
New research from Lund University shows adults with steepest weight gain face 46% higher risk of obesity-related cancers, with some cancers like liver and endo…
HighGlobal ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions surge across all ages, study finds
A Journal of Psychopharmacology review found ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions increased globally 2000-2018 across all age groups, with dramatic rises in adult…
HighCancer patients advised to reconsider certain vitamin supplements, new study finds
New research indicates cancer patients should avoid a specific vitamin supplement, suggesting potential risks or interference with treatment efficacy.
MediumPink Katydid's Remarkable Color Shift Reveals New Camouflage Strategy
Scientists discovered a Panama katydid transforms from hot pink to green in 11 days, matching tropical leaf color cycles—revealing a sophisticated survival str…
HighTurkish cave discovery suggests Neanderthals and humans shared cultural practices
Archaeological discoveries in a Turkish cave suggest Neanderthals and modern humans shared similar cultural practices, challenging previous assumptions about t…
MediumNASA observa objeto misterioso em forma de 'prancha de surf' passando pela Lua
A NASA observou um objeto não identificado, descrito como uma 'prancha de surf', passando em alta velocidade pela Lua. O avistamento levanta questões sobre pos…
MediumIron Buildup in Brain Neurons Weakens Defenses, Study Reveals
New Salk Institute research reveals excess iron accumulation in neurons reduces cellular defenses over time, potentially contributing to Alzheimer's and Parkin…
HighAstronauta italiano de Artemis III justifica ausencia de mujeres por necesidades de la misión
La NASA anunció la tripulación de cuatro hombres para Artemis III en 2027. El astronauta italiano Luca Parmitano justificó la ausencia de mujeres argumentando…
HighNASA satellite reveals Mexico City sinking at unprecedented rate from space
Mexico City is subsiding at an accelerating rate, now observable via satellite technology. A new US-Indian space mission is tracking the subsidence in real tim…
HighAsteroide 2024 PT5 pode ser fragmento lunar ejetado há milhares de anos
Investigação da NASA revela que o asteroide 2024 PT5, descoberto em agosto de 2024, pode ser um fragmento da Lua ejetado há milhares de anos após um impacto, d…
HighAstronauta de Artemis II captura video espectacular de la Tierra y la Luna desde el espacio
El astronauta Reid Wiseman de la misión Artemis II compartió un video grabado con su celular mostrando la Tierra y la Luna desde la nave Orión, capturando imág…
HighIberian Peninsula may be slowly rotating due to Africa-Eurasia tectonic collision
Scientists using seismic and satellite data discovered the Iberian Peninsula may be slowly rotating clockwise due to tectonic tensions from Africa-Eurasian con…
HighAntarctic warming study relies on flawed modeling and insufficient data, critic argues
A critical analysis of a Chinese research team's Antarctic temperature reconstruction model questions the validity of warming conclusions due to sparse, incomp…
MediumCuriosity rover finds ripples proving Mars once had ice-free lakes
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered wave ripples in Martian rock indicating an ice-free, shallow lake existed 3.7 billion years ago, suggesting Mars had a warmer…
HighCanadian student's experiment validates Archimedes' 'death ray' as scientifically plausible
A 12-year-old Canadian student experimentally validated the physics behind Archimedes' legendary death ray, demonstrating that concave mirrors can concentrate…
HighGerman physicist solves Santa's impossible task with quantum mechanics
A German physicist proposes quantum mechanics as the solution to Santa's logistical impossibility, suggesting he exists as a matter wave across all locations s…
HighJapan's Baseball-Sized SORA-Q Robot Transforms Lunar Exploration
Japan's SORA-Q, a baseball-sized transforming rover built with Takara-TOMY toy technology, successfully explored the moon autonomously in January 2024, proving…
HighNew Tool Reveals How Telescope Robots Create Blind Spots in Universe Mapping
Astronomers developed a computer simulation tool to identify and fix blind spots in telescope systems caused by thousands of tiny positioning robots that can c…
HighType A Blood Linked to 16% Higher Early Stroke Risk, Study Finds
Genetic research reveals people with type A blood have 16% higher stroke risk before age 60, while type O carriers show 12% lower risk. The mechanism likely in…
HighPhysicists accidentally create particle swarm while attempting to split a photon
Researchers attempting to split a photon unexpectedly generated a complex swarm of particles, revealing surprising quantum behavior that challenges conventiona…
MediumHubble spots ten-sided storm at Saturn's south pole, mirroring famous northern hexagon
Astronomers using Hubble found a ten-sided storm (decagon) circling Saturn's south pole, mirroring the planet's famous northern hexagon and suggesting polygon…
HighPhysicists confirm 'negative time' in quantum experiment with atoms
Physicists confirmed that photons can traverse atomic clouds in negative time—appearing to exit before entering—by measuring atomic excitation rather than phot…
HighTwo astronauts conduct rare all-female spacewalk at ISS
Two astronauts, including Maine's Jessica Meir, conducted the sixth all-female spacewalk to upgrade the ISS's autonomous docking capabilities.
HighJupiter-sized planet survives white dwarf death, offering hope for Earth's distant future
NASA's Webb telescope detected the first atmosphere around a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a white dwarf, suggesting Earth-like worlds may survive their star's…
HighNASA's New Horizons Wakes From Deep Space Hibernation With Critical Data
NASA's New Horizons probe has successfully awakened from 321-day hibernation six billion miles from Earth, ready to transmit data about the outer solar system…
High7,000 steps daily emerges as optimal health target, study finds
A global study of 160,000+ adults published in The Lancet Public Health identifies 7,000 daily steps as the optimal threshold for reducing risks of heart disea…
HighNASA lanza Europa Clipper hacia Júpiter en búsqueda de vida extraterrestre
La NASA lanzó la sonda Europa Clipper hacia Europa, una luna helada de Júpiter con un océano subterráneo que podría albergar vida. La misión de 5 años y medio…
HighParker Solar Probe Pierces Sun's Corona, Solving a Decades-Old Solar Mystery
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully flown through the Sun's corona at 430,000 mph, advancing understanding of why the outer atmosphere reaches millions…
HighSpaceX launches classified Space Force mission USSF-153 from California
SpaceX is launching a classified USSF-153 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 10, with the payload likely involving…
HighTardigrades' Martian kryptonite: Toxic soil kills space's toughest organism
Tardigrades, Earth's most resilient organisms, succumb within hours to Martian regolith despite surviving radiation and vacuum. The discovery reshapes planetar…
HighScripps researchers discover pancreatic cells that shield insulin production from immune attack
Scripps Research scientists discovered vascular-associated fibroblastic cells (VAFs) that protect insulin-producing cells from immune attack, potentially enabl…
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