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.
Detectan primer planeta de segunda generación alrededor de una estrella muerta
Astrónomos reportan el descubrimiento de un posible planeta de segunda generación orbitando una enana blanca a 270 años luz, formado a partir de los restos de…
MediumParamount cierra compra de Warner Bros Discovery por US$ 110.000 millones y nace Skydance
Paramount cerró la compra de Warner Bros Discovery por US$ 110 mil millones, creando Skydance, una megaempresa de entretenimiento tras meses de batalla legal a…
HighMay 2026 Blue Moon Combines Rare Microluna and Antares Conjunction
May 31, 2026 will feature a rare blue moon—the second full moon in one month—coinciding with a microluna at apogee and visual alignment with star Antares, crea…
HighGirl's discovery leads to successful humpback whale rescue on Australian beach
A young girl and her mother discovered a humpback whale stranded at Wathumba Creek in Queensland, Australia, which later freed itself as the tide rose on Sunda…
HighAmateur archaeologist unearths Germany's largest Roman coin hoard
An amateur archaeologist in Wesseling, Germany uncovered 934 Roman silver coins from the 2nd century AD, the largest Hadrian-era hoard ever found in the countr…
HighPrehistoric Pacific had 20 times more sharks than today's oceans
Research reveals the prehistoric Pacific Ocean contained approximately 20 times more sharks than today, offering insights into historical marine ecosystem dyna…
MediumCanada's last epishelf lake permanently lost after 2020 ice shelf collapse
Canada's only epishelf lake drained permanently into the Arctic Ocean after the 2020 Milne Ice Shelf collapse, with a decade of research confirming no recovery…
HighScientists Create Light-Powered DNA Droplets That Swim and Transport Cargo
Researchers successfully converted light-triggered changes in DNA droplets into controlled motion and cargo transport, achieving swimming-like movements at cel…
HighHawking's father worried young genius was lazy, lacked initiative: biography
A new biography reveals Stephen Hawking's father worried his son was lazy and unmotivated as a teenager, yet Hawking went on to become one of history's greates…
HighStudy Identifies Optimal Weekly Exercise Duration for Longevity
New research identifies a specific weekly exercise 'sweet spot' linked to greater longevity, with strength training showing particular benefits for cardiovascu…
HighRare Giant Asteroid Makes Closest Pass to Earth Since 1600s This Weekend
A large asteroid, comparable in size to five cruise ships, will pass by Earth this weekend at its closest distance since the 1600s. The harmless celestial even…
HighGreat Barrier Reef cycled through five collapse-and-recovery phases in 30,000 years
New research on 30,000 years of Great Barrier Reef history shows the ecosystem repeatedly collapsed and reformed, but scientists warn current human-driven clim…
HighQuatro alimentos que podem encurtar sua vida: refrigerante, carnes e álcool
Pesquisa mostra que refrigerante, carne processada, carne vermelha e álcool podem danificar telômeros do DNA, acelerando envelhecimento celular e aumentando ri…
MediumAgudos hosts immersive planetarium experience with astronaut Marcos Pontes
The municipality of Agudos will host an immersive planetarium event featuring astronaut Marcos Pontes, reaching over 400 students through the Legislative Schoo…
HighLa leche materna humana: diseño evolutivo para el cerebro más complejo de los mamíferos
Un análisis de 837 muestras revela que la leche materna humana contiene ácidos grasos únicos sin equivalente en otras especies, específicamente adaptados para…
HighUV Laser Pulses Enable Precise Diamond Defect Engineering for Quantum Computing
Researchers use ultraviolet laser pulses to selectively engineer diamond defects while preserving quantum qubits, advancing quantum computing capabilities.
MediumSpaceX lança Starship, maior foguete do mundo, em teste do escudo térmico
A SpaceX lançou com sucesso a Starship, o maior foguete do mundo, em seu 13º voo de teste no Texas. A missão avaliou o escudo térmico da nave e testou satélite…
HighCorpos de dois belgas desaparecidos há 34 anos são encontrados nos Alpes suíços
Restos mortais de dois belgas desaparecidos em 1992 foram encontrados nos Alpes suíços após derretimento de geleira. Descoberta pode finalmente esclarecer o de…
HighNight sky brightening faster than expected, study of 51,000 observations reveals
A study of 51,351 naked-eye observations reveals the night sky is brightening significantly faster than satellite measurements indicated, with children potenti…
HighScientists Use Earth's Magnetic Field as Giant Dark Matter Detector
Researchers from Japanese universities developed a novel theoretical framework using Earth's magnetic field as a giant detector to search for dark matter parti…
HighSkoda Octavia wins 2026 CarExpert Choice for best affordable mid-size car
The Skoda Octavia has been named Australia's best affordable mid-size car in the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards, beating the Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry for…
HighStarlink bate recorde com 355 mil manobras para evitar colisões em órbita
A constelação Starlink realizou mais de 355 mil manobras para evitar colisões em um ano, revelando crescente congestionamento na órbita terrestre e desafios pa…
HighEl cerebro de los músicos aprende movimientos más rápido y anticipa mejor
Una investigación de universidades australianas descubrió que los músicos aprenden secuencias de movimientos más rápidamente y predicen mejor qué paso sigue, a…
HighScientists Develop Prime Assembly for Precise Long DNA Insertions
Researchers have developed a new prime assembly method that enables long and precise targeted genomic integration and rearrangement, advancing DNA editing capa…
HighScientists identify first new wild cat species in over 100 years in Bolivian forest
Scientists have identified a new wild cat species in Bolivia, marking the first feline species discovery in over 100 years. The spotted wildcat was found in Bo…
HighPokémon Night Out EDM Concert Goes Global via Twitch and YouTube Livestream
Pokémon is hosting a Night Out EDM concert experience livestreamed on Twitch and YouTube in October, offering exclusive in-game codes and merchandise.
MediumGreenland melt weakens Atlantic current, but new model rules out imminent collapse
New research shows Greenland meltwater is weakening the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), but updated models suggest no imminent tipping poin…
HighEclipse lunar total acontece terça-feira; visibilidade será limitada no Brasil
O primeiro eclipse lunar total de 2026 acontece na terça-feira (3) entre 5h e 6h da manhã. No Brasil, a visibilidade será limitada e parcial devido à posição b…
HighMusk niega despedir al 75% de empleados de Twitter, pero no descarta recortes
Elon Musk aseguró que no despedirá al 75% de empleados de Twitter tras completar la compra por US$44 mil millones, aunque no descartó recortes de personal meno…
MediumEarth may escape the dying Sun's embrace, new study suggests
New astrophysical modeling suggests Earth could escape being engulfed by the expanding Sun in 5 billion years, contrary to long-held assumptions. The outcome d…
HighGame Theory Shows Why Strategic Retreat Beats Reckless Aggression
John Maynard Smith's application of game theory to evolutionary biology revealed that prudent retreat strategies outperform reckless aggression, revolutionizin…
HighBeagle 2 Mars lander found after 11 years of silence
The lost Beagle 2 Mars lander, silent since Christmas 2003, was identified in orbital images on Isidis Planitia with evidence of successful landing and partial…
HighGalaxy S26 specs leak reveals canceled ultra-thin model, full lineup details
A new leak details Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup specs including display, camera, and battery details, while also revealing a canceled ultra-thin model that may ha…
MediumNASA paga 11.000 euros por permanecer dos meses en cama para investigación espacial
La NASA y el Centro Aeroespacial Alemán ofrecen 11.000 euros a voluntarios que pasen 59 días en cama para simular condiciones de ingravidez y estudiar efectos…
HighOak Trees Delay Spring Growth to Starve Caterpillars, Study Shows
Oak trees delay leaf emergence by three days after heavy caterpillar infestations, reducing insect survival by over half. This adaptive timing strategy proves…
HighMars once had sandy beaches, Chinese rover's radar reveals
China's Zhurong rover detected radar evidence of ancient sandy beaches beneath Mars' surface, suggesting a large ocean existed 3.5-4 billion years ago when the…
HighEstudo revela herança indígena substancial no DNA de todos os brasileiros
Pesquisa liderada pela USP analisa genoma de 2.723 brasileiros de todas as regiões e revela herança indígena mais significativa que o esperado, com novas varia…
HighSuper Typhoon Bavi batters Guam and Northern Mariana Islands with catastrophic winds
Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall near Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands Monday with catastrophic winds exceeding 100 mph, threatening a region still recove…
HighModerate coffee consumption may slow cellular aging in mental illness patients
Norwegian study of 436 adults with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder found moderate coffee consumption (3-4 cups daily) associated with longer telomeres, sugg…
MediumSpaceX Starship V3 Launch Delayed After Explosion During Water Deluge System Test
SpaceX encountered an apparent explosion during water deluge system testing at its launch pad while preparing Starship V3 for flight 12, revealing hardware bot…
MediumEl mercado de baterías para coches eléctricos crece un 31,7% en 2025 dominado por fabricantes chinos
El mercado mundial de baterías para coches eléctricos creció un 31,7% en 2025, con fabricantes chinos dominando el 70,4% de la cuota de mercado. CATL lidera co…
HighAncient refugia shaped adaptive evolution in European rodents
Study of 151 British bank voles reveals that climate adaptation is shaped by both shared ancestral variation and distinct evolutionary legacies from Carpathian…
HighSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro get volume balance fix in first update
Samsung rolls out first Galaxy Buds Pro update adding left/right volume balance and improved Bixby voice response, addressing a feature missing from launch.
HighGiant Cretaceous octopuses rivaled dinosaurs as apex predators, study reveals
A Science journal study reveals giant octopus-like creatures up to 19 metres long dominated ancient oceans 100 million years ago, suggesting the Kraken legend…
HighNASA revela primer plano del azufre puro descubierto en Marte por el rover Curiosity
El rover Curiosity de la NASA halló por primera vez azufre elemental puro en Marte, un descubrimiento inesperado que desafía las explicaciones geológicas actua…
HighNasa lança sonda Lucy para explorar asteroides troianos de Júpiter
A Nasa lançou a sonda Lucy em missão de 12 anos para estudar asteroides troianos de Júpiter, primeiros objetos desse tipo a serem explorados. A expedição visa…
HighSatellite data reveals 53% of Earth's largest lakes shrinking in three-decade collapse
Satellite data reveals 53% of the world's largest lakes lost water between 1992-2020, affecting 2 billion people and threatening freshwater supplies critical f…
HighPsilocybin Shows Promise as Cocaine Addiction Treatment, Study Finds
A new study indicates psilocybin (magic mushrooms) may effectively treat cocaine addiction, suggesting psychedelic-assisted therapy could offer a novel therape…
MediumUn cohete de origen incierto se estrella en la Luna sin que se sepa a quién responsabilizar
Un objeto de cuatro toneladas de origen incierto impactará en la Luna el 4 de marzo. Los expertos atribuyen la responsabilidad a China, aunque SpaceX fue sospe…
HighEclipse mania grips US as total solar eclipse draws millions to path of totality
A total solar eclipse crossing 4,000 km of the US on April 8 has triggered unprecedented demand for travel and accommodations, with Airbnb searches up 1,000% a…
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