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.
Physicist Challenges 'Naturalness' Bias in Dark Matter Research
A UC Santa Cruz physicist applies quantitative analysis to compare dark matter candidates, challenging the assumption that particle dark matter is inherently m…
HighSamsung Galaxy Watch achieves 98% accuracy in biometric data, study finds
A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition validates Samsung Galaxy Watch 4's biometric readings as 98% accurate, matching laboratory results from m…
HighGlobal glacier melt accelerating, raising seas at record pace
Nearly all of Earth's 220,000 glaciers are losing mass at accelerating rates, contributing over a fifth of global sea level rise this century. New satellite re…
HighAstronomers detect complex sugar in interstellar space, bolstering life-origin theories
Researchers using Spanish radio telescopes detected erythrulose, a type of sugar, in interstellar gas clouds near the Milky Way's center, suggesting life's bui…
HighSpaceX seeks FAA approval to resume Falcon 9 launches during mishap investigation
SpaceX requested FAA clearance to resume Falcon 9 launches following a rare upper-stage liquid oxygen leak during a July 11 Starlink mission, with two crewed f…
HighNASA's Psyche probe uses Mars gravity assist to reach metal-rich asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft is approaching Mars for a gravitational assist maneuver en route to a metal-rich asteroid estimated worth $10 quintillion, advancing t…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Star-Birth Factory in Sagittarius B2
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented infrared images of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way's most active star-forming region, revealing dense cl…
HighNASA lança Artemis II com tripulação em missão histórica à Lua após 53 anos
A NASA lançou a missão Artemis II com quatro astronautas em jornada histórica ao redor da Lua, marcando o primeiro voo tripulado além da órbita terrestre em ma…
HighNASA Taps Nuclear Fission as Key to Mars Missions
NASA leadership endorses nuclear fission propulsion as critical technology for Mars missions, with Idaho National Laboratory playing a central role in developi…
HighCuriosity rover discovers vast 'sea of polygons' on Mars, revealing clues to ancient watery past
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a massive field of honeycomb-like polygonal rock formations in Mars' Valle Grande, providing new insights into the planet's g…
HighMusk congratulates Bezos on Blue Origin success amid Amazon-SpaceX regulatory battle
As SpaceX and Amazon file competing complaints with the FCC over satellite internet proposals, Elon Musk publicly congratulated Jeff Bezos on Blue Origin's suc…
HighSpaceX to Launch NRO Spy Satellites from Vandenberg Monday
SpaceX is launching intelligence-gathering satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the 13th proliferated NR…
HighNASA detalha roadmap ambicioso para base lunar permanente a partir de 2032
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman announced three robotic missions to the lunar surface this year, marking the beginning of a phased program to establish human…
HighInterstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Traced to Frigid Region Far Colder Than Our Solar System
Astronomers discovered that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a region much colder than our solar system, providing new insights into planetary formation i…
HighKutryk's ISS arrival puts Canada's space future at a crossroads
Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk's successful ISS mission highlights Canada's space achievements but raises questions about the country's direction as the statio…
HighJWST reveals Neptune's moons are shattered remnants of ancient icy worlds
James Webb Space Telescope data suggests Neptune's inner moons are fragments of ancient icy worlds that collided and broke apart, explaining the system's unusu…
HighNASA Reverses ISS Evacuation Alert Amid Concerns Over Russian Repairs
NASA reversed an evacuation alert for ISS astronauts after a pressurization leak, citing concerns about Russian repair capabilities and safety protocols aboard…
HighJWST marks first year with stunning star-birth image, hints at greater discoveries ahead
NASA celebrates the James Webb Space Telescope's first year of operations with a stunning image of star birth in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, demonstrating…
HighSpaceX prepara el tercer lanzamiento del Starship para febrero con objetivo de alcanzar órbita
SpaceX planea el tercer lanzamiento de su megacohete Starship en febrero de 2024, con el ambicioso objetivo de alcanzar la órbita terrestre por primera vez tra…
HighInterstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Found in Earlier Telescope Images
Astronomers discovered interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hiding in telescope images taken before its official discovery, with space missions now observing the object…
HighNASA astronauts stranded on ISS as Boeing Starliner faces propulsion crisis
Two NASA astronauts face extended stay on ISS after Boeing's Starliner spacecraft develops propulsion issues, potentially requiring SpaceX rescue in February 2…
HighNASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Corundum on Mars, Raising Questions About Planetary Chemistry
NASA's Perseverance rover detected chromium-bearing corundum—the mineral that forms rubies and sapphires—in three rocks at Jezero Crater, marking the first suc…
HighQueen Bee Development Shaped by Cell Architecture, Not Just Royal Jelly
New research reveals that queen bee development depends not only on royal jelly diet but also on the physical architecture of specialized wax chambers where la…
HighFSU researchers use math models to advance magnetic particle drug delivery
FSU researchers develop computational models to predict behavior of magnetic particle-guided drug carriers, enabling targeted treatment delivery while reducing…
HighSouth Korea Plans Next-Gen Underground Lab to Unlock Stellar Evolution and Cosmic Secrets
South Korea's Yemilab is constructing two next-generation instruments 1,000 meters underground to study stellar evolution and neutrinos: YUNA@K accelerator and…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope to bolster Earth's asteroid defense network
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching October 2026, will join a comprehensive asteroid-tracking network to identify and characterize potentially…
HighNASA's Three-Phase Lunar Base Plan Begins in 2026 with Robotic Missions
NASA plans to establish a permanent lunar colony at the Moon's South Pole starting in 2026, with a three-phase approach beginning with robotic exploration, fol…
HighIndia's TakeMe2Space to Launch Orbital Computing Satellite on SpaceX Rocket
India's TakeMe2Space plans to launch an orbital computing satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket, marking a significant step in India's commercial space capabilities.
MediumNASA launches daring rescue mission to save Swift Observatory from burning up
NASA successfully launched a private spacecraft to rescue the Swift Observatory telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere. The $30M mission aims to tow t…
HighAir pollution linked to blood pressure changes in teens, study finds
A new study finds that common air pollutants—nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter—are associated with blood pressure changes in teens, with effects potentia…
HighNASA Previews Katalyst Mission to Reboost Swift Spacecraft
NASA is previewing the Katalyst mission, which will use a satellite-boosting spacecraft to extend the Swift satellite's operational life by raising its decayin…
HighQueen bees transfer pesticides to eggs to protect themselves, study finds
Honeybee queens exposed to pesticides shift contamination into their eggs to protect themselves, a survival strategy that may endanger developing offspring and…
HighNASA astronauts capture stunning southern lights from space station
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station photographed spectacular southern auroras triggered by recent solar activity, visible from Earth's south…
HighMissão Crew-3 é lançada com sucesso e leva quatro astronautas à ISS
A SpaceX lançou com sucesso a missão Crew-3, levando quatro astronautas (três da NASA e um da ESA) para uma missão de seis meses na Estação Espacial Internacio…
HighNASA launches unprecedented robot rescue mission to save falling Swift telescope
NASA is attempting an unprecedented robotic rescue of the aging Swift space telescope, which is falling from orbit. The Swift Boost Mission, assembled in recor…
HighESA's Sophie Adenot to conduct second spacewalk for critical antenna installation
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot will conduct her second spacewalk on August 25, 2026, alongside NASA astronaut Anil Menon to install a critical Space-To-Ground ant…
HighLa NASA muestra imágenes del cráter lunar dejado por el cohete de SpaceX
La NASA publicó imágenes del cráter de 18 metros de ancho dejado por el choque del cohete Falcon 9 de SpaceX con la Luna el 5 de agosto, capturadas por el Orbi…
HighCockroaches Harbor Thousands of Bacterial DNA Fragments
Research reveals cockroaches harbor thousands of bacterial genome fragments, raising questions about their role in bacterial evolution and potential disease tr…
MediumSpaceX launches Crew-9 mission to rescue stranded ISS astronauts
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched with two crew members, reserving seats for two American astronauts stranded on the ISS due to Boeing Starliner propulsi…
HighNASA's $4.3B Roman Space Telescope Launches to Unlock Cosmic Mysteries
NASA's $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 to explore dark energy, discover exoplanets, and map the universe's large-scale structur…
HighArtemis II Commander Names Lunar Crater After Late Wife Carroll in Emotional Moon Tribute
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman honored his late wife Carroll, who died of cancer in 2020, by naming a lunar crater after her during the April 2026 Moon flyb…
HighNASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Stacked Rocks on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has captured images of mysteriously stacked stones on Mars, sparking scientific interest about their origin and potential significanc…
MediumNASA rover finds bleached rocks suggesting Mars once had ancient rainfall
NASA's Perseverance rover found bleached kaolinite rocks on Mars suggesting the planet once experienced millions of years of rainfall, strengthening evidence t…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Galactic Embryos in Universe's Infancy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, aided by gravitational lensing, observes the earliest stages of galaxy formation when the universe was less than 1 billion y…
HighNASA Develops Traffic Management System for Lunar Operations
NASA is implementing traffic management systems to handle increased lunar activity, addressing congestion challenges at the moon's planned station and establis…
MediumNASA plans hopping drones for lunar south pole exploration ahead of Artemis missions
NASA plans to deploy four hopping drones to the lunar south pole by 2028 to map terrain, detect hazards, and prepare for the Artemis base. The MoonFall mission…
HighOldest quasar and earliest supermassive black hole discovered, challenging formation theories
Astronomers discovered the most distant quasar and earliest supermassive black hole, observed 670 million years after the Big Bang, challenging current underst…
HighISS Astronauts Age Slower Than Earth Dwellers at 17,500 mph
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station, traveling at 17,500 mph, experience measurable time dilation and age slower than people on Earth due to rela…
HighAstronaut Glover's Easter Message from Space: 'We Must Move Forward Together'
NASA astronaut Víctor Glover delivered an Easter reflection from the Artemis II spacecraft, emphasizing humanity's shared identity and the need for global unit…
HighJune's Strawberry Moon captivates skywatchers with rare low-hanging celestial display
June's Strawberry Moon reached peak visibility, offering skywatchers worldwide a low-hanging celestial treat. Publications shared stunning photographs capturin…
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