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.
Samsung 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.
MediumDos átomos a Marte: nave da Nasa usará reator nuclear para explorar o planeta vermelho
A Nasa planeja lançar a nave Freedom em 2028 com um reator nuclear para propulsão elétrica, testando tecnologia que não depende da luz solar e transportando he…
HighGold Rush Transforms Remote Kenyan Village After Herder's Lucky Find
A goat herder's discovery of gold in western Kenya sparked a rush of 10,000 prospectors seeking fortune, transforming bushland into mining camps while raising…
HighJupiter's Gravitational Pull Creates 100-Metre Rock Tides on Io, Fueling Volcanic Activity
Jupiter's immense gravitational force causes Io's solid surface to rise and fall 100 metres with each orbit, generating tidal heating that drives the moon's ex…
HighUS researchers boost low-energy nuclear fusion rates in metals
US researchers have successfully increased low-energy nuclear fusion rates within host metals, advancing materials science for fusion power plant development.
MediumDelfín carga a su cría muerta: imágenes del duelo animal conmueven al mundo
Video de una delfín llamada Fraggle transportando a su cría muerta frente a Perth, Australia, documenta comportamiento de duelo en cetáceos. Expertos confirman…
HighGlassy materials form precise mechanical memories despite random deformations
Researchers discover amorphous materials like glass can encode precise mechanical memories from random deformations, not just perfectly periodic ones, bringing…
HighNanodispositivo valenciano contra el cáncer de mama triple negativo: más efectivo y menos tóxico
Investigadores de Incliva y la UPV desarrollan una nanoterapia selectiva contra el cáncer de mama triple negativo, mostrando mejoras en eficacia tumoral y redu…
HighChina logra primera recuperación de etapa de cohete en avance espacial
China anunció el éxito en la recuperación de la primera etapa de un cohete CZ-10B, marcando un avance significativo en tecnología de cohetes reutilizables mien…
HighNew study compares nasal spray and injectable flu vaccines in Victorian children
Murdoch Children's Research Institute begins SNIFFLES study comparing nasal spray and injectable flu vaccines in 270 Victorian children to improve vaccination…
HighAustralia, NZ Face Skin Cancer Screening Gap: 40% of Firms Skip Risk Assessment
A new report reveals 40% of ANZ organisations have never assessed workforce skin cancer risk despite 84% believing duty of care applies, exposing significant g…
MediumPCOS Renamed After 14-Year Global Effort to Reflect Metabolic, Hormonal Nature
After 14 years of research, PCOS is renamed to Polycystic Ovarian Metabolic Syndrome to better reflect its systemic endocrine nature, addressing misdiagnosis a…
HighStudy Maps Titan's Resource Potential for Future Exploration
A new study evaluates the resources available on Saturn's moon Titan and assesses their potential uses for future exploration and utilization.
MediumdarkFlash Unveils Unified Gaming Ecosystem at COMPUTEX 2026
darkFlash expands from thermal solutions into a comprehensive gaming ecosystem, debuting award-winning PC cases, cooling systems, and peripherals at COMPUTEX 2…
MediumInfidelity Suspicions Arise as Husband Tests Positive for STI Despite Denial
A Slate advice column addresses a reader's discovery of an STI in her husband, who denies infidelity, raising questions about transmission routes and relations…
MediumEl Planetario de La Plata convocó a cientos para observar el eclipse lunar
Un eclipse lunar tiñó la Luna de rojo durante la noche del jueves y madrugada del viernes, atrayendo a decenas de platenses al Planetario de la UNLP para obser…
HighCDC Study Examines Public Knowledge and Practices on Avian Influenza
CDC research examines public understanding, beliefs, and behaviors regarding avian influenza transmission and prevention among at-risk populations.
HighNew tree genus discovered in Andes after 20-year study reveals hidden biodiversity
Scientists identified a new tree genus, Daturodendron absconditum, in the cloud forests of Peru and Colombia after two decades of research, revealing untapped…
HighKnowledge Alone Won't Stop Dengue: Study Shows Social, Emotional Factors Key
A Malaysian study reveals that despite moderate dengue knowledge among urban residents, preventive practices remain inconsistent, suggesting emotional and soci…
HighAny Awuada divulga DNA da filha com 99,99% de confirmação após polêmica com Neymar
Influenciadora Any Awuada revelou resultado de DNA da filha confirmando paternidade com 99,99%, encerrando meses de especulação após afirmar encontro íntimo co…
MediumAsteroide gigante passará perto da Terra em 2029; NASA alerta sobre aproximação
Um asteroide de 450 metros de diâmetro, conhecido como 'Deus do Caos', passará próximo à Terra em 2029. A NASA emitiu alerta sobre o evento astronômico.
HighIsraeli scientists find Viagra's active ingredient may halt cancer spread
Israeli researchers found that sildenafil, Viagra's active ingredient, may block cancer cell spread by targeting a previously unknown pathway. The discovery of…
MediumAustralian Scientists Discover Two New Stick Insect Species, One Hidden for 50 Years
Two new large stick insect species have been discovered in Australia, with one having been misidentified for 50 years. The findings highlight previously unknow…
HighFoguete da SpaceX colide com a Lua em manobra planejada
Um estágio de foguete Falcon 9 da SpaceX está prestes a colidir com a Lua em uma manobra planejada. O impacto ocorrerá na quarta-feira, marcando um evento sign…
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