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.
Canberra Walk 4 Hope raises awareness for Huntington's disease
Leonie Keogh organizes Walk 4 Hope fundraiser on September 20 to raise $2,000 for Huntington's disease research and support, a rare neurological condition affe…
HighStudy Links GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs to Hair Loss and Nail Detachment
A new controlled study finds GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may cause hair loss in men and nail detachment occurring over four times more frequently among users than…
MediumElite kitchen abuse persists because suffering becomes a badge of honour
Research reveals why toxic cultures of physical and emotional abuse persist in elite kitchens, where suffering becomes a badge of honor and violence is rewarde…
HighNintendo Renews Trademarks for 3DS and Wii U Titles Including Metroid Prime
Nintendo has renewed trademarks for multiple video game titles previously released on 3DS and Wii U, including Metroid Prime: Federation Force and Ever Oasis,…
MediumLand Rover Discovery Sport flex mantém diferencial enquanto concorrentes abandonam etanol
O Land Rover Discovery Sport completou dez anos mantendo a opção flex enquanto concorrentes alemães abandonaram a tecnologia. Testes mostram consumo de 5,3 km/…
HighFlórida enfrenta limpeza de décadas após desastre de 2 milhões de pneus no oceano
Projeto de 1974 que despejou 2 milhões de pneus no oceano perto de Fort Lauderdale para criar recife artificial fracassou, espalhando borracha e danificando co…
HighTiny Kuiper Belt Object Challenges Atmospheric Science With Unexpected Thin Atmosphere
Scientists discovered a small Kuiper Belt object has a thin atmosphere, challenging assumptions that only large celestial bodies can retain atmospheric layers…
HighFDA Scientists Warn on Peptide Safety as Panel Eyes Looser Access Rules
FDA scientists express safety and efficacy concerns about peptides in internal documents, even as an agency panel prepares to consider easing access to the tre…
HighAdding 3,000 daily steps can significantly lower blood pressure, study shows
Research shows adding 3,000 daily steps can significantly lower blood pressure, especially for older adults. Walking strengthens the heart, improves vessel fun…
HighEstudo liga consumo de álcool a maior risco de morte por câncer
Estudo da Universidade de Miami relaciona consumo regular de álcool a maior risco de morte por diversos tipos de câncer, incluindo mama, próstata e cólon, mesm…
MediumGalaxy Z Fold8: dobrável da Samsung transforma-se em 'minitablet' ao abrir
O Galaxy Z Fold8 da Samsung oferece uma experiência de minitablet quando aberto, apresentando melhorias significativas no design dobrável. Primeiras impressões…
MediumScientists discover genetic traces of two unknown ancient human ancestors
Researchers have identified DNA evidence of two previously unknown ancient human lineages in modern human genomes, with one diverging approximately 800,000 yea…
HighStrawberry Moon rises this week: peak viewing times and how to watch
The June Strawberry Moon will be visible this week with peak viewing times provided for observers. The full moon coincides with warm weather across regions lik…
HighInsecticide-resistant bluegreen aphids spread across southern Australia
Research across southern Australia has identified widespread insecticide resistance in bluegreen aphid populations, prompting farmers to adopt alternative chem…
High8,500 Daily Steps May Be Enough to Prevent Weight Regain After Dieting
New research suggests 8,500 daily steps can prevent weight regain after dieting, challenging the widely promoted 10,000-step goal as necessary for weight manag…
HighNHS clinicians battle surge in supplement misinformation as patients seek unproven cancer cures
NHS clinicians report widespread misinformation about dietary supplements on social media, with 40% of health workers encountering patients with false claims w…
HighNew DNA Study Overturns Inbreeding Theory of Woolly Mammoth Extinction
A 2024 Cell study reveals woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island remained genetically viable for 6,000 years, challenging the long-held theory that inbreeding cause…
HighStudy links genetic variants to posterior urethral valves, leading cause of kidney failure in young males
Researchers identified genetic variations in genes TBX5 and PTK7 linked to posterior urethral valves, a congenital condition causing kidney failure in young ma…
HighScientists narrow Wow! Signal origin to natural astrophysical source, likely not aliens
Researchers re-analyzing decades of archival data suggest the famous 1977 'Wow! signal' likely originated from natural astrophysical phenomena rather than extr…
HighAncient DNA reveals plague devastated Siberian hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago
A new study using ancient DNA from Siberian teeth reveals lethal plague outbreaks among Lake Baikal hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago, pushing back the known hi…
HighStudy ranks hard drive reliability: HGST, WD outperform Seagate, Toshiba
A peer-reviewed analysis of 443,000 Backblaze hard drives reveals HGST and WD drives fail significantly less often than Seagate and Toshiba models, with the la…
HighStarlink introduces monthly antenna fee, drawing comparisons to cable TV
Starlink has introduced a new monthly fee for its satellite antenna hardware, drawing customer backlash as the service increasingly resembles traditional cable…
MediumForza Horizon 6 'New Zealand' Launch Trick Goes Viral Ahead of Full Xbox Release
Forza Horizon 6's New Zealand release trick is gaining viral attention ahead of the full Xbox launch, with multiple outlets covering the game's development and…
MediumSamsung Galaxy Z Foldables Shatter Pre-Order Records With 30% Jump
Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8 foldable smartphones are breaking pre-order records in the US and Korea, with pre-orders jumping 30% year-over-year,…
HighEuropean astronaut and Argentine scientists headline women-in-STEM event at Buenos Aires planetarium
A European astronaut and two Argentine scientists will lead an annual gathering at Buenos Aires Planetarium aimed at inspiring young women aged 15-25 to pursue…
HighBrain imaging reveals childhood trauma's link to adult procrastination patterns
Brain imaging research reveals childhood trauma creates epigenetic changes that heighten adult stress sensitivity and procrastination, establishing a biologica…
HighIce shelf estuary discovered as culprit in Greenland's Manhattan-sized iceberg breakaway
Scientists identified a newly-discovered ice shelf estuary as the likely cause of a Manhattan-sized iceberg breaking from Greenland's Petermann Ice Shelf in Au…
HighIOF Position Statement Calls for Bone Health Screening Before Joint and Spinal Surgery
International Osteoporosis Foundation urges orthopedic surgeons to assess and treat osteoporosis before joint replacement and spinal fusion to prevent implant…
HighTriple celestial spectacle set for August 12, 2026: eclipse, meteor shower, planet parade
August 12, 2026 will feature a rare convergence of three major astronomical events: a total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe, the peak of the Perseid…
MediumAncient Glass-Making Technique Unlocks Next-Generation MOF Materials
Researchers applied centuries-old glassmaking principles to engineer MOF glasses with improved processing temperatures, enabling practical applications in gas…
HighSpace Travel's Effects on the Brain: New Research Suggests Repeated Missions Don't Worsen Changes
Recent research indicates repeated space missions do not worsen structural changes in astronauts' brains and eyes, contrary to some concerns about long-duratio…
HighScientists May Have Solved Two Major Fusion Energy Challenges Simultaneously
Researchers have reportedly made progress addressing two major obstacles in fusion energy development, potentially accelerating the path toward viable commerci…
MediumScientists achieve 'perfect randomness' using entangled quantum chips
Researchers have successfully generated perfectly random numbers using entangled quantum chips for the first time, with potential applications in cryptography…
HighJames Webb descobre estrelas gigantes que podem revelar segredos do universo primitivo
The James Webb Space Telescope identified ancient supermassive stars 10,000 times larger than the Sun in globular clusters, potentially revealing insights into…
HighVitamin D, postbiotics, HMB show promise in latest nutrition research
Recent research highlights vitamin D chocolate wafers, postbiotics, beta-glucans, HMB protein, and NMN supplements demonstrating efficacy in addressing deficie…
MediumWeek's Best Astrophotography: Blue Moon, Eagle Nebula & Cosmic Wonders
A curated selection of exceptional astrophotography from around the world showcases rare celestial events and deep-sky phenomena, from a Blue Moon over Austria…
HighStudy reveals bidirectional link between dinner and sleep quality, explaining morning sugar cravings
University of Granada research on 146 obese adults shows bidirectional relationship between dinner composition and sleep quality, with poor sleep triggering in…
HighPost-Menopausal Ovaries Shift to Immune Function, Study Suggests
Research suggests post-menopausal ovaries don't become inactive but instead transition to an immune-regulatory role, challenging long-held assumptions about fe…
HighNASA fotografa iceberg com geometria perfeita no mar de Weddell
Pesquisador da NASA fotografa iceberg com geometria incomum no mar de Weddell, com bordas retas e cantos quase perfeitos, que se originou naturalmente da plata…
HighWebb's 'Little Red Dots' Mystery May Be Solved by Supercomputer Simulations
Japanese supercomputer simulations may explain the James Webb Space Telescope's mysterious 'Little Red Dots,' suggesting they could be massive black holes or b…
HighMars Simulation Study Reveals 'Behavioral Torpor' in Isolated Crews
A 520-day Mars spacecraft simulation showed six healthy men progressively sleeping more and moving less, exhibiting 'behavioral torpor' possibly linked to conf…
MediumStudy: Premium 'Avocado Oil' Products Often Contain Something Else
A new study finds consumers paying premium prices for avocado oil products are likely receiving mislabeled or adulterated goods, raising questions about food l…
HighEstudo revela que mulheres humanas acasalavam com homens neandertais
Pesquisa publicada na Science indica que o acasalamento entre neandertais e humanos modernos ocorreu predominantemente entre homens neandertais e mulheres huma…
HighNIST Expands Cannabis Compound Database for Scientific Identification
NIST has expanded its library of chemical fingerprints to include new cannabis compounds, enhancing the ability to identify unknown substances in research and…
HighAboitiz, Okada Foundations Bring Solar Power, Internet to Remote Floating School
Aboitiz and Okada Foundations installed solar power and satellite internet at a remote floating school in Agusan del Sur, Philippines, expanding digital learni…
HighEclipse lunar parcial profundo hoy: la Luna de Sangre de agosto 2026 en vivo
Un eclipse lunar parcial profundo ocurrirá entre el 27 y 28 de agosto de 2026, cubriendo el 96,2% de la Luna y creando el efecto de 'Luna de Sangre'. Será visi…
HighScience as compass: Why rigid career paths no longer fit an uncertain future
A physics professor argues that science education, rather than narrow professional training, best prepares students for unpredictable career futures by develop…
HighBelugas Demonstrate Self-Recognition in Mirror Test After 20-Year Analysis Delay
A 2001 beluga mirror experiment lay unanalyzed for 20 years until digitized during the pandemic, revealing that at least one beluga possessed self-recognition—…
HighDecade-long gravity constant study deepens scientific mystery
A 10-year scientific experiment to measure Newton's gravitational constant produced results that contradict previous findings, deepening the mystery around thi…
HighBabies born to lower-income families face worse birth outcomes
A new study shows worse birth outcomes for low-income families in the US, with low birthweight rising in the past decade.
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