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.
DNA revela como 5 vacas em ilha geraram quase 2 mil animais em 155 anos
Cinco vacas deixadas em uma ilha em 1871 originaram quase 2 mil animais. Análise de DNA revelou o mecanismo genético que permitiu essa expansão populacional ex…
MediumFrench and Japanese scientists win Lasker Prize for narcolepsy breakthrough
Emmanuel Mignot and Masashi Yanagisawa received the prestigious Albert Lasker Prize for 1990s research identifying orexin deficiency as the cause of narcolepsy…
HighNASA lanza exitosamente el telescopio Nancy Grace Roman para desentrañar los misterios del universo
La NASA lanzó exitosamente el telescopio espacial Nancy Grace Roman de 4.300 millones de dólares, que observará cien veces más cielo que el Hubble para investi…
HighParasites actively remodel host cell surfaces to trigger their own invasion
Whitehead Institute researchers discovered that Toxoplasma gondii doesn't passively invade cells but actively reorganizes host cell surface proteins and choles…
HighScientists Discover New Cat Species in Bolivian Cloud Forests
Scientists have identified a new cat species, the tilcayo, in Bolivia's Andes cloud forests—the first feline discovery of its kind in over 100 years.
HighAncient DNA Reveals Genetic Diversity Among Last Neanderthals Before Extinction
New genetic analysis of late Neanderthals in northwestern Europe reveals unexpected genetic diversity and suggests they were thriving before human-driven extin…
HighCreatine supplement may preserve muscle mass with age, even without exercise
A study suggests daily creatine supplementation can help preserve lean muscle and strength in aging adults, even without exercise.
MediumEarth's Days Are Getting Longer—Eventually We Could Have 25-Hour Days
Earth's rotation is gradually slowing due to the Moon's gravitational pull creating tidal friction, potentially extending days to 25 hours over geological time…
HighMistério do alpinista 'botas verdes' do Everest é revelado após 30 anos
Após três décadas, a Índia recuperará o corpo do alpinista conhecido como 'botas verdes' do Everest, reabrindo investigações sobre sua identidade através de an…
HighHow Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Debunk the Hype
Experts debunk protein hype sweeping UK food markets, revealing most Brits already consume adequate amounts and excess intake may strain kidneys. The trend sho…
HighTormentas solares pudieron desencadenar la tormenta de polvo que acabó con Opportunity en Marte
Investigadores descubren que una tormenta solar pudo haber contribuido a la gigantesca tormenta de polvo marciana de 2018 que terminó la misión Opportunity tra…
HighDeep underground fungi discovery could reshape carbon storage science
Scientists discovered 689 fungal species living 1,640 feet beneath Michigan's Great Lakes in ancient water, potentially revising global carbon storage estimate…
HighOctopuses Master Mirror Use, Challenging Assumptions About Invertebrate Intelligence
Dartmouth researchers discovered octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate hidden food with 73% success, challenging the assumption that such cognitive abil…
HighEclipse lunar de grande magnitude será visível em todo o Brasil em 27 de agosto
Eclipse lunar de grande magnitude será visível em todo o Brasil em 27 de agosto, com possibilidade de observação em diferentes regiões do país.
HighStudy Links Insecure Relationship Patterns to Higher Fertility Rates
A new study reveals people with insecure relationship patterns tend to have more children, suggesting psychological attachment styles may influence reproductiv…
MediumSwatch Launches Gold MoonSwatch to Remedy Chaotic Royal Pop Release
Swatch and Omega released a new 18K gold MoonSwatch watch, addressing distribution challenges from previous chaotic launches by implementing a more controlled…
HighStudy reveals ovaries remain active after menopause, regulating immunity and inflammation
New research reveals ovaries continue regulating immune function and inflammation after menopause, challenging long-held assumptions and potentially opening ne…
MediumEclipse parcial da Lua terá observação gratuita no Sul de Minas nesta quinta
Eclipse parcial da Lua será observado em evento gratuito no Sul de Minas nesta quinta-feira, com visibilidade em todo o Brasil e atividades de observação promo…
HighHigh Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Rising, Study Warns
A new study reveals increasing rates of high blood pressure in pregnant women, raising concerns about maternal health outcomes and pregnancy complications.
HighAtacama Desert 20M Years Older Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
New geological analysis of quartz samples reveals the Atacama Desert's hyperarid core has existed for 45 million years, fundamentally reshaping scientific unde…
HighBruno Mars abre el debate: entradas a 70 euros sin ver el escenario
Bruno Mars vende entradas a 70 euros sin visión del escenario en su gira, abriendo debate sobre la fragmentación de la experiencia de conciertos. La práctica r…
HighAstronomers may have found the first exomoon—or something that rewrites planetary science
Astronomers may have discovered the first known moon orbiting outside our solar system, though its unusual characteristics suggest it could be something entire…
MediumALMA Identifies Hidden Starburst Galaxy as Prime Candidate for High-Energy Neutrino Source
ALMA observatory identified a distant starburst galaxy as the most plausible source of a high-energy neutrino detected by IceCube, using gravitational lensing…
HighH5N1 bird flu devastates Southern Hemisphere seal populations, raising California concerns
H5N1 bird flu has killed massive numbers of elephant seals, sea lions and fur seals across the Southern Hemisphere, with breeding populations dropping 47% in s…
HighChemists Break Decades-Old Barrier by Liberating Electrons in Novel Way
Chemists have achieved a breakthrough in electron manipulation, overcoming a long-standing chemical barrier that has limited molecular research for decades.
MediumStudy shows progress in cutting benzodiazepine use among older adults, but risks persist
While more older adults are discontinuing benzodiazepines after hospitalization, about 15% continue use for months, facing elevated risks of falls, cognitive d…
HighLa nueva carrera espacial resucita la épica de los robots lunares medio siglo después
Rusia relanza su programa lunar con Luna-25 tras 47 años de pausa, iniciando una nueva competencia internacional por explorar el polo sur lunar donde existen d…
HighScientists identify master protein that pauses development when nutrients are scarce
Researchers identified BLMP-1, a master protein that adjusts gene activity in roundworms to match nutrient levels, pausing development when resources are scarc…
HighExperimental tomato-soy juice shows anti-inflammatory effects in obese adults
Ohio State University researchers found that a functional beverage combining tomato and soy reduced inflammatory markers in obese adults after four weeks of da…
MediumStudy Links Cat Parasite to Increased Brain Cancer Risk, Though Overall Danger Remains Low
Researchers found a potential link between Toxoplasma gondii infection and increased glioma risk, though absolute cancer risk remains low. The prospective stud…
MediumCovid in aumento in Europa, XFG dominante ma in Italia i dati restano limitati
La variante XFG è dominante in Europa, mentre in Italia i casi restano contenuti con 128 segnalazioni nella settimana 7-13 settembre. I sintomi rimangono quell…
HighScientists discover giant deep-sea creature 6km below Pacific surface
Researchers discovered a large creature named after a sea god at nearly 6km depth in the Pacific Ocean, expanding knowledge of extreme deep-sea ecosystems.
MediumPolyphenols in Berries, Tea, and Cocoa Linked to Healthier Brain Aging
Research indicates polyphenols found in blueberries, grapes, tea, and cocoa may support healthy brain aging and slow memory decline through improved vascular h…
MediumAncient Treasure Contains Meteoritic Metal Unknown to Bronze Age Smiths
Scientists identified an extraterrestrial metal in a 3,000-year-old treasure cache, suggesting ancient civilizations had access to meteoritic materials and sop…
MediumLaughter rewires children's brains for resilience and learning, research shows
Research shows laughter triggers neurological changes that reduce stress hormones, strengthen immune function, and enhance learning capacity in children while…
HighStrawberry Moon marks winter solstice in Peru on June 21
Peru will experience the June full moon on June 21, coinciding with the winter solstice. Coastal regions may face cloud cover, but high-altitude areas will hav…
HighNASA Monitors Ahuachapán Volcanic Activity and Regional Geological Dynamics
NASA Science reports on Ahuachapán volcano in El Salvador and its neighboring geothermal and seismic features, examining volcanic activity patterns in the regi…
MediumSamsung oferece até 55% de desconto em 4 smartphones até amanhã
Samsung libera promoção com até 55% de desconto em quatro modelos de smartphones, incluindo Galaxy A36, S25+ e S26+, com frete grátis e parcelamento em até 12…
MediumEuropa's Quiet Seafloor May Dim Hopes for Hidden Microbial Life
A 2026 study suggests Jupiter's moon Europa may lack active seafloor faulting, challenging assumptions about chemical energy sources needed to sustain potentia…
HighNew Study Questions Omega-3 Supplements for Brain Health, Suggests Better Alternatives
New research challenges the long-held belief that omega-3 fish oil supplements prevent cognitive decline and dementia, suggesting alternative approaches may be…
HighSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro leak reveals AirPods Pro competitor with noise cancellation
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds have been leaked, showing a design similar to earlier Galaxy Buds models with new active noise cancellation feature…
HighAncient cave art pushes back human settlement of Ireland to 15,000 years ago
Researchers discovered eight cave sites in south-west Ireland with rock art dating back 15,000 years, suggesting the first known humans arrived from Wales acro…
HighFormer FDA Chief Warns Human Biology Unprepared for Ultraprocessed Foods
Former FDA head David Kessler warns that human biology cannot adequately process ultraprocessed foods, raising concerns about their widespread consumption and…
HighNew long-necked dinosaur species discovered in Thailand fossil site
Palaeontologists in Thailand have identified a new dinosaur species, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, with an exceptionally long neck measuring up to 20 meters, datin…
HighMilky Way flipped 90+ degrees in ancient collision with dwarf galaxy
Astronomers discovered the Milky Way collided with a dwarf galaxy approximately 10 billion years ago, causing our galaxy to flip more than 90 degrees on its si…
HighFirst amber discovery in Antarctica reveals 90-million-year-old rainforest
First-ever amber found in Antarctica reveals a 90-million-year-old conifer rainforest thrived near the South Pole during the mid-Cretaceous, offering direct ev…
HighBuraco do tamanho de Portugal surge no gelo antártico durante inverno e intriga cientistas
Uma área de mar aberto de 89 mil km² surgiu na Baía de Breid na Antártida Oriental durante o inverno de 2024, fenômeno sem precedentes causado por seis rios at…
HighWomen want annual mammograms; new risks emerge for chemo patients taking supplements
Survey shows women prefer annual mammograms over federal guidelines recommending every other year, while research warns anti-aging supplements may undermine ch…
HighNASA tenta salvar telescópio Swift com nave robótica antes que caia na Terra
A NASA lançará uma nave robótica para capturar o telescópio Swift, que está caindo mais rápido que o previsto devido à intensa atividade solar. A missão de res…
HighSamsung promete 5 años de actualizaciones para los nuevos Galaxy Watch
Samsung anuncia un compromiso de 5 años de actualizaciones para sus nuevos relojes inteligentes Galaxy Watch9 y Galaxy Watch Ultra2, consolidando su estrategia…
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