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.
Perseidas 2026: lluvia de 200 meteoros por hora en la madrugada del 13 de agosto
La lluvia de meteoros Perseidas alcanzará su máxima actividad la noche del 12 al 13 de agosto de 2026, permitiendo observar hasta 200 estrellas fugaces por hor…
HighMay offers prime viewing window for Milky Way's galactic core
May offers optimal conditions to observe the Milky Way's galactic core, with specific timing and location guidance for stargazers across North America.
MediumEarth Microbes Survive Enceladus Conditions, Boosting Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Scientists have demonstrated that Earth microbes can survive simulated conditions of Enceladus's subsurface ocean, suggesting microbial life could exist there…
HighLewandowski bids farewell to Barcelona with idol's honors
Robert Lewandowski bid farewell to Barcelona with a victory against Betis, receiving idol honors at Camp Nou. The Polish striker's departure marks the end of h…
Medium3D atomic imaging reveals gradient-based crystal formation, challenging century-old theory
UCLA researchers used 3D atomic imaging to challenge century-old nucleation theory, discovering crystals form with gradual boundaries rather than sharp ones, w…
HighThink Tank Proposes Gulf Coalition Model for Strait of Hormuz Control
A London-based research group suggests forming a Gulf coalition to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, drawing inspiration from Europe's historic coal and ste…
MediumExperts question universal protein guidelines, call for population-specific research
Nutrition experts review the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines' updated protein recommendations of 1.2-1.6g/kg body weight daily, highlighting strengths in weight m…
HighBrain enzyme discovered to self-regulate via sugar chains, overturning decades of assumptions
Japanese researchers discovered that ST8Sia5L, a brain enzyme, builds sugar chains on itself to self-regulate and control its own activity—overturning decades…
HighCavalos conseguem sentir literalmente o cheiro do medo em humanos
Estudo francês comprova que cavalos conseguem sentir o cheiro do medo em humanos através de compostos químicos no suor, alterando seu comportamento e estado de…
HighLithium-doped carbon rings show optical promise for next-gen photonics
Researchers used computational modeling to show that adding lithium to 12-benzene-ring carbon molecules dramatically enhances their nonlinear optical propertie…
HighMajor Gaming Releases Dominate Week: Call of Duty, Bayonetta 3 Lead Packed Schedule
Multiple major game releases hit Australian shelves this week, headlined by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II alongside Bayonetta 3, Resident Evil ReVerse, and n…
HighWomen's higher heatwave death rates driven by work, not biology, researchers say
While more women die in European heatwaves, researchers attribute this to age demographics, working conditions, and unequal rest access rather than biological…
HighObservatório Nacional transmite eclipse lunar ao vivo; sombra da Terra cobre 96% da Lua
Eclipse parcial da Lua será visível em todo o Brasil na noite de 27 para 28 de agosto, com cobertura de 96,2% do disco lunar. Observatório Nacional oferece tra…
HighEl absentismo laboral en España alcanza niveles críticos por envejecimiento y salud mental
El absentismo laboral en España experimenta un crecimiento significativo, impulsado por factores como el envejecimiento poblacional, problemas de salud mental…
HighPNP identifies 50 of 71 bodies from M/V June Aster ferry disaster
The PNP Forensic Group has identified 50 of 71 bodies recovered from the M/V June Aster ferry fire off Coron, Palawan, with 21 identifications still pending.
HighGenes virais no genoma humano podem indicar piora do vitiligo
Pesquisadores identificaram que a atividade de retrovírus endógenos humanos (HERVs) integrados ao genoma está associada à gravidade do vitiligo, abrindo caminh…
HighHow Poetry and Cosmology Mirror Each Other's Mysteries
An essay explores parallels between cosmological puzzles and the composition, dissemination, and interpretation of poetry, using examples from Jane Taylor and…
HighLa casa de 37 metros donde Elon Musk eligió vivir tras vender su imperio inmobiliario
Elon Musk, ahora trillonario, mantiene su decisión de 2021 de vivir en una casa prefabricada de US$50.000 en Texas, tras vender millones en propiedades para ad…
MediumAnimal Genomes Follow Irreversible 'Evolutionary Highways,' Study Reveals
Researchers discovered that animal genomes follow irreversible evolutionary pathways across thousands of species, suggesting universal constraints on how chrom…
HighAntarctica froze millions of years before Arctic due to ancient continental breakup
New research reveals Antarctica's ice sheet formed millions of years earlier than the Arctic's, linked to the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana over 100 m…
HighArctic ice loss destabilizes polar vortex, intensifying extreme weather globally
Accelerating Arctic ice loss is weakening the polar vortex, allowing frigid air to penetrate further south and intensifying winter storms worldwide, with satel…
HighCDC's first mold mortality study reveals infections far deadlier than previously estimated
A first-of-its-kind CDC study finds mold-related infections are significantly more severe and deadly than previously estimated, suggesting the public health th…
HighTwin sisters discover they have different biological fathers in rare medical case
British twin sisters Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne discovered through DNA testing they have different biological fathers, a rare case of heteropaternal superfe…
HighParasite in kingfish more widespread than thought, often invisible when raw
Research in NSW reveals a parasite (Unicapsula seriolae) infects nearly 39% of wild kingfish, with most showing no visible signs. The parasite's human health i…
HighEl origen indio de Sunak genera presión en negociaciones con Nueva Delhi
El nuevo primer ministro británico Rishi Sunak, de origen indio, enfrentará presión para no ser "blando" con India en negociaciones, lo que podría endurecer su…
HighLoss of Control Drives Quiet Quitting, Study Finds
A Stevens Institute study finds employees are more likely to quiet quit when they perceive reduced control over their circumstances, a trend that resurged post…
HighCentury's Longest Solar Eclipse Coming August 2027; Won't Repeat for Decades
A rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will last over six minutes—the longest of the 21st century—visible across Egypt, Sudan, Spain and other regions.…
HighSpaceX advierte: 11.000 satélites en órbita exigen coordinación global inmediata
Michael Nicolls de SpaceX alertó en el Congreso Internacional de Astronáutica que los 11.000 satélites Starlink en órbita baja requieren coordinación global ur…
HighVídeo viral que afirma que vacinados viram 'transhumanos' é desmentido
Fact-checking desmente vídeo viral que falsamente alega que documento da Suprema Corte dos EUA prova que vacinados contra covid-19 se tornam transhumanos. O do…
HighAncient Arctic squirrel droppings reveal 700,000-year ecosystem of mammoths and ice-age megafauna
Researchers analyzing ancient squirrel feces from Arctic permafrost discovered DNA from woolly mammoths, bison, horses, and big cats, providing a 700,000-year…
HighTax cuts won't fix youth jobs crisis, thinktank says—boost apprenticeships instead
Resolution Foundation study finds reversing employment tax increases would ineffectively address youth joblessness; recommends scaling apprenticeships and yout…
HighGalaxy S24 refurbished drops to half price in limited weekend sale
Refurbished Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphones are being sold at significantly reduced prices, with discounts up to 50% off retail during a limited weekend promoti…
MediumMicroplastics Found Deep in Indian Ocean's Most Isolated Ecosystems
Microplastics have been documented for the first time in deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, with 92% of sampled animals at 2,000 meters…
HighLight daily movement linked to higher mitochondrial DNA in middle-aged adults
A study of 256 middle-aged adults found that greater self-reported activity and light movement correlated with higher mitochondrial DNA copy number, though cau…
MediumExperimental ETEC vaccine licensed to Valneva after decades of research
Scientists have licensed a promising experimental vaccine technology against enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) to French manufacturer Valneva, marking a milestone…
HighStarship despega con éxito, pero fortuna de Musk cae US$600.000 millones
SpaceX lanzó exitosamente su cohete Starship, pero la fortuna de Elon Musk cayó más de US$600.000 millones en poco más de un mes, afectada por caídas en accion…
HighJapan Activates First Full-Stack Room-Temperature Quantum Computer
Japan has activated its first full-stack room-temperature quantum computer, marking a significant advancement in quantum computing technology that operates wit…
MediumFirst complete mitochondrial genome of ornamental tree reveals evolutionary dynamics within Sapindaceae family
Researchers sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of Koelreuteria paniculata, revealing 58 genes and complex evolutionary dynamics within the Sapindaceae…
HighBrazil invests R$60M in women's health research on endometriosis and menstrual health
Brazil's Science Ministry and Instituto Alana announced R$60 million in funding for research into endometriosis, pelvic pain, and menstrual health, affecting 1…
HighT. rex Had Mammal-Like Body Temperature of 97 Degrees, Study Reveals
A new study using tooth analysis reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex maintained a body temperature around 97 degrees Fahrenheit, similar to modern mammals and human…
HighEvolution's Crab Obsession: Sideways Walk Evolved Just Once, Unlocking Success
Research shows true crabs' distinctive sideways walk evolved only once, about 200 million years ago, giving them a singular adaptive advantage that enabled rap…
HighSamsung Confirms Galaxy Event for August 27, S26 FE Details Emerge
Samsung is hosting a Galaxy event on August 27, 2026, expected to showcase new devices including the Galaxy S26 FE. Pre-launch leaks reveal design details and…
HighPlate tectonics merged ancient rivers to form the Euphrates 6 million years ago
New research reveals plate tectonics merged two ancient rivers to form the Euphrates approximately 6 million years ago, fundamentally shaping Mesopotamia's geo…
HighLua sofre impacto violento de asteroide ou cometa, criando cratera de 222 metros
Cientistas detectaram uma cratera de 222 metros de largura na Lua causada por impacto de asteroide ou cometa, revelando como pequenos corpos celestes modificam…
HighVoyager 1 Faces Power Crisis 49 Years Into Interstellar Journey
NASA manages Voyager 1's dwindling nuclear power by selectively shutting down instruments, risking permanent communication loss if fuel lines freeze and thrust…
HighElectrical ignition eliminates catalyst preheating in experimental green rocket thruster
Researchers successfully tested an electrically-ignited rocket thruster using ammonium dinitramide fuel without preheated catalysts, enabling room-temperature…
HighWarp Field Study Reveals Instability When Bubble Shape Evolves Freely
A 2026 physics study found that Alcubierre warp fields become unstable when allowed to evolve naturally rather than being artificially constrained, with trajec…
HighVoyager 1 Set to Break Cosmic Distance Record in November 2026
NASA's Voyager 1 probe will reach one light-day distance from Earth on November 18, 2026, breaking a cosmic record and entering a realm previously only imagine…
HighLa NASA capta dos volcanes indonesios que forman una 'calavera' simétrica desde el espacio
La NASA fotografió desde el espacio dos volcanes gemelos en Java, Indonesia, cuya simetría casi perfecta crea una ilusión óptica que recuerda a una calavera al…
HighBlue Moon Rising Over Cape Town This Sunday—But Don't Expect Blue
South Africa will witness a Blue Moon on May 31st—the second full moon in May—which won't actually be blue but will appear as a micromoon 7% smaller than avera…
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