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.
Huracán Erin: imágenes impresionantes desde el espacio mientras mantiene alerta a EE.UU.
El huracán Erin, fotografiado desde el espacio por la NASA, se intensificó de categoría 1 a 5 en 24 horas y genera alertas potencialmente mortales en la costa…
HighCould Ancient Advanced Civilizations Hide in Earth's Geological Record?
Cambridge scientists propose a thought experiment on detecting industrial civilizations in Earth's geological record, exploring whether advanced species could…
HighBrazil's MLBR Showcases Full-Scale Rocket at SpaceBR Show 2026
MLBR presents a full-scale rocket at SpaceBR Show 2026, highlighting advances in Brazil's space program and domestic aerospace capabilities.
MediumPrimeiros bebês com DNA de três pessoas nascem no Reino Unido
Cerca de cinco crianças nasceram no Reino Unido através da terapia de substituição mitocondrial (MRT), tecnologia que combina DNA de três pessoas para prevenir…
HighTiming meals with family routines shows promise for postpartum weight loss
Research identifies time-based eating aligned with existing routines as a feasible approach for postpartum weight loss, with family meal sharing emerging as a…
MediumGarimpeiro encontra meteorito de 17 kg que resistiu a ferramentas domésticas
Garimpeiro australiano encontrou meteorito de 17 kg em 2015 usando detector de metais, pensando ser ouro. Cientistas confirmaram em 2018 que era fragmento do S…
HighDeadly bird flu detected in California elephant seals for first time
Multiple elephant seal pups along Northern California's coast tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, marking the first outbreak among mari…
HighNew mathematical method improves binary asteroid simulations with better energy preservation
Researchers developed a Hamel variational integrator that simulates binary asteroid motion more accurately and efficiently by treating position and rotation to…
HighChina Plans World's Largest Astronomy Base on Saishiteng Mountain
China is developing the world's largest astronomy base on Saishiteng Mountain, featuring thousands of telescopes to advance astronomical research and observati…
MediumUSP study links ultraprocessed foods to 28% greater cognitive decline
USP research shows ultra-processed food consumption increases cognitive decline by 28%, with Brazilians averaging 20% of daily calories from such foods—three t…
HighSouth Korean team develops SynTrogo tool to selectively edit brain circuits and enhance memory
South Korean researchers created SynTrogo, a tool that selectively removes synapses in mouse memory circuits while strengthening remaining connections and impr…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Drive Obesity Decline, But Misuse Concerns Mount
GLP-1 medications are driving obesity decline but doctors warn of dangerous misuse among non-obese individuals. Research highlights both therapeutic benefits a…
HighSupportive Supervisors Boost Performance for Disabled Workers, Study Shows
Research shows supportive supervisors improve performance for employees with disabilities, but organizational culture and psychological safety determine effect…
HighUnexplained fatigue: The overlooked heart attack warning sign in women
Research shows up to 70% of women experience unexplained fatigue days or weeks before a heart attack, yet doctors and patients often dismiss it as stress or ex…
HighDiamond's 'Hamlet Test' Separates Truly Exceptional Leaders From the Merely Fortunate
Diamond's new book applies the 'Hamlet test'—measuring whether a leader's achievements were uniquely dependent on their individual talent—to historical figures…
HighLas grandes empresas concentran la creación de empleo mientras las pequeñas pierden plantilla
Las empresas de más de 500 trabajadores lideran la creación de empleo con un crecimiento del 9,3% en los ocho primeros meses de 2024, mientras que las microemp…
HighEspaña presencia su primer eclipse total en 121 años: la sombra lunar recorre de Galicia a Baleares
España presenció su primer eclipse solar total en más de 121 años, con la sombra lunar atravesando desde Galicia hasta Baleares. El evento generó hasta 1,5 mil…
HighGalaxy Z Fold 6: novo padrão de excelência, mas preço proibitivo no Brasil
O Galaxy Z Fold 6 da Samsung é aclamado como novo padrão de excelência em smartphones, com design elegante, desempenho potente e câmeras avançadas, mas seu pre…
HighEl truco casero de Elon Musk para dormir mejor: elevar la cabecera con libros
Elon Musk reveló su técnica casera para dormir mejor: elevar la cabecera de la cama con libros unos 5 cm y no comer 3 horas antes de acostarse para combatir la…
HighMitochondrial rewiring explains why orthoflaviviruses devastate humans but persist harmlessly in mosquitoes
Research reveals how orthoflaviviruses like dengue and Zika reshape mitochondria differently in humans versus mosquitoes, causing acute cellular damage in vert…
HighScientists Model Catastrophic Yellowstone Eruption Scenario for Modern America
Scientists have modeled worst-case scenarios for a Yellowstone supervolcano eruption, revealing potential ash coverage of up to three feet across US cities and…
HighBiotech firm aims to resurrect extinct blue antelope using museum DNA and gene editing
Colossal Biosciences is using museum DNA and genetic editing to recreate the blue antelope, extinct for over 200 years, with planned births within years. The p…
HighLuna del Ciervo de julio 2026: cómo ver la luna llena antes del eclipse solar
La Luna llena de julio de 2026, denominada Luna de Ciervo, alcanzará su plenitud el 29 de julio y será visible desde España a partir de las 21:50 horas, destac…
HighLa psicología explica por qué los dueños comparten cama con gatos y reorganizan su vida en torno a ellos
Estudios demuestran que las personas que consideran a sus gatos como hijos desarrollan vínculos de apego más fuertes, influyendo en decisiones sobre convivenci…
HighScientists convert stellar plasma waves into sound, revealing stars' hidden 'twinkle'
Northwestern researchers simulated energy waves rippling through stars, converted them to sound, and set them to 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.' This breakthrou…
HighScientists discover evidence of 60-foot kraken-like octopus from Cretaceous era
Scientists have identified evidence of a 60-foot kraken-like octopus that ruled the seas during the Cretaceous period, possessing bone-crushing jaws and remark…
MediumJust 4 Minutes of Daily Exercise May Help Control Blood Sugar
New research suggests just 4 minutes of daily exercise may help regulate blood sugar levels, offering a practical intervention for metabolic health.
MediumEclipse solar total del 12 de agosto: visible desde España, Groenlandia e Islandia
Un eclipse solar total ocurrirá el 12 de agosto, visible en norte de Rusia, Groenlandia, Islandia, España y Portugal. Agencias como NASA y ESA transmitirán el…
HighScientists Create Hexagonal Packed Ice Under Extreme Pressure
Researchers have successfully created a new hexagonal ice structure by subjecting water to extreme pressures, advancing understanding of ice physics and potent…
MediumMajor solar eclipse visible across West Country in rare celestial event
A significant total solar eclipse, the largest since 1999, will be visible across the West Country and parts of Spain in August 2026, with safety guidance and…
HighIsraeli study documents 54% testosterone decline in men over 50 years
An Israeli-led global study reveals testosterone levels in men have dropped by 54% over the past 50 years, raising concerns about a potential male fertility cr…
HighScientists Develop DNA-Based Memory Device Using 100x Less Power
Researchers have developed DNA-based memory devices consuming 100 times less power than conventional storage, potentially revolutionizing data center efficienc…
MediumLas Oriónidas alcanzarán su peak el 21 y 22 de octubre con hasta 20 meteoros por hora
Las Oriónidas, lluvia de meteoros originada por el cometa Halley, alcanzarán su punto máximo entre el 21 y 22 de octubre con hasta 20 meteoros por hora visible…
HighEclipse lunar atinge pico com 96,2% da Lua escurecida; fenômeno visível no Brasil
Eclipse lunar parcial atinge seu pico máximo com 96,2% do disco lunar coberto pela sombra da Terra, visível a olho nu em Brasil, Américas, Europa e África.
HighVoyager 1's end is planned, not sudden: Four watts a year and deliberate choices
Voyager 1's 49-year mission faces planned decline from its radioisotope thermoelectric generators losing 4 watts annually, not catastrophic failure. The spacec…
HighScientists Propose 'StormWall' Shield to Protect Earth From Catastrophic Solar Storms
Scientists propose deploying a giant 'airbag' or 'StormWall' shield in space to protect Earth from catastrophic solar storms that could cause $2.4 trillion in…
MediumLua Nova marca recomeço de ciclo lunar nesta segunda-feira, 18 de maio
Nesta segunda-feira, 18 de maio de 2026, a Lua está na fase Nova, iniciada no sábado anterior. A fase oferece condições ideais para observações astronômicas e…
HighNASA adelanta lanzamiento del Telescopio Roman para septiembre de 2026
La NASA adelantó el lanzamiento del Telescopio Espacial Nancy Grace Roman a septiembre de 2026, ocho meses antes de lo previsto. El instrumento realizará en ci…
HighSolar Dysesthesia: A Mysterious Condition Where Sunlight Burns Without Leaving a Mark
Doctors identify solar dysesthesia, a rare condition where sun exposure causes severe burning pain and systemic symptoms without visible skin damage. Italian r…
HighGenes explicam por que viúvas-negras devoram machos durante acasalamento
Estudo revela que o comportamento de auto-sacrifício do macho de viúva-negra durante o acasalamento tem base genética ligada aos cromossomos sexuais e pode fav…
HighNonnamaxxing: How Italian grandma habits boost health and wellbeing
The "nonnamaxxing" social media trend advocates adopting Italian grandmother habits—prioritizing social connections, home gardening, and cooking—backed by life…
HighMay's Flower Moon illuminates night sky Friday as micromoon
May's full Flower Moon rises Friday 1 May at 18:23, appearing slightly smaller than usual as a 'micromoon' due to its distance from Earth. A rare Blue Moon wil…
HighStretching Diamond Defects Unlocks Precise Quantum Sensing Capabilities
Researchers discovered that stretching or compressing diamond can control quantum behavior of silicon-vacancy defects, enabling highly precise nanoscale sensor…
HighMount Toba eruption's extinction threat may be overstated, scientists suggest
New research questions the long-held theory that Mount Toba's eruption nearly caused human extinction, suggesting the catastrophic event's impact may have been…
MediumAstronomers detect thin atmosphere on distant Kuiper Belt world
Astronomers have detected a thin atmosphere around a small icy world in the Kuiper Belt beyond Pluto, a surprising discovery that challenges assumptions about…
HighGlobal telescopes capture rare supernova as massive star explodes
Astronomers captured an exceptionally rare supernova from a massive star 20 times the sun's size, marking only the second such observation in two decades throu…
HighExtreme Weather Threatens Maternal Health in Low-Income Countries, Research Shows
A BMJ Open scoping review finds extreme weather events negatively impact maternal health in low- and middle-income countries by disrupting infrastructure and l…
HighGenetic Survey Reveals Widespread Mismatches in Laboratory Mouse Models
A genetic survey reveals widespread inconsistencies between mouse model names and their actual genetic makeup, prompting calls for stricter verification protoc…
HighSeed-Sized Injectable Device Offers Wireless Control of Nerve Activity
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers developed a seed-sized injectable device that wirelessly controls nerve activity for treating chronic pain and movement disorders, el…
HighISS Deorbiting Soon: Your Last Chances to Spot It from Earth
The ISS has a limited operational lifespan and will eventually be deorbited. The article provides guidance on how observers can view the station from Earth whi…
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