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.
NASA completes final solar array prep for ISS power upgrade
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk installing the seventh and final mounting hardware for new solar arrays on the ISS,…
HighWebb and Hubble combine to reveal 'Mothra' star in most colorful universe image
NASA combined James Webb and Hubble telescopes to image galaxy cluster MACS0416, 4.3 billion light-years away, revealing a magnified giant star nicknamed 'Moth…
HighNASA's Artemis II launch videos showcase SLS rocket's raw power
New video footage from NASA's Artemis II launch showcases the Space Launch System rocket's capabilities and performance during its mission.
MediumDAMPE satellite maps cosmic ray spectral break at 15 teravolts
China's DAMPE satellite has identified a spectral break in cosmic rays near 15 teravolts, revealing charge-dependent patterns that reshape understanding of cos…
HighLa NASA presenta la tripulación histórica de Artemis II que llevará la primera mujer a la Luna
La NASA presenta la tripulación de Artemis II con la primera mujer, primera persona negra y primer canadiense en viajar al espacio profundo, marcando un hito h…
HighHubble Captures Spiral Galaxy NGC 691 in Stunning Detail 120M Light-Years Away
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a detailed image of spiral galaxy NGC 691, located 120 million light-years away, using advanced filtering and imaging te…
HighAI-powered blood test shows promise for early ovarian cancer detection
Johns Hopkins researchers developed an AI-powered blood test combining DNA analysis with protein biomarkers that detects ovarian cancer with 72-100% accuracy a…
HighStudy finds 9% of opioid overdose survivors die within a year
A Canadian study of 28,488 opioid overdose survivors found 9% died within one year of emergency department discharge, with 21% experiencing repeat overdoses. R…
HighNasa divulga imagens de cratera deixada por foguete da SpaceX na Lua
A Nasa revelou imagens de uma cratera na Lua causada pelo impacto de um foguete da SpaceX, documentando visualmente o evento de colisão lunar.
HighPrada designs spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III lunar mission in 2026
Italian luxury brand Prada and Axiom Space unveiled a custom spacesuit design for NASA's Artemis III mission launching in 2026, blending haute couture aestheti…
HighApollo's flags likely bleached white by lunar radiation after 50+ years
The six American flags planted on the Moon between 1969-1972 have likely faded to white cloth after five decades of unfiltered UV radiation, solar wind, and ex…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Hidden Details of Distant Cartwheel Galaxy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured detailed infrared images of the Cartwheel Galaxy, revealing star formation and a central black hole previously obscu…
HighNASA outlines robotic Moon base blueprint amid China space race pressure
NASA unveils robotic exploration phase for permanent Moon base, awarding contracts to Blue Origin and others. The ambitious 2032 timeline faces skepticism as C…
HighNASA launches daring $30M rescue mission to save Swift Observatory from atmospheric reentry
A specialized spacecraft launched Friday to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory, which is rapidly descending toward Earth due to increased solar activity. The $30…
HighHubble Catches Two Asteroid Collisions Masquerading as Planets Around Nearby Star
NASA Hubble data reveals two rare planetesimal collisions near star Fomalhaut, 25 light-years away, debunking earlier planet sightings and offering a first rea…
HighTexas A&M leads NASA's push to build permanent lunar settlements using moon's own resources
Texas A&M University is emerging as a key player in NASA's effort to build permanent lunar infrastructure using the moon's own resources, with researchers deve…
HighWebb Telescope Unveils Cosmic Wonders: Distant Galaxies and Stellar Nurseries
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope released groundbreaking images of distant galaxies and nebulae, including five interacting galaxies and stellar nurseries, de…
HighWebb Telescope's Black Hole Discovery Challenges Formation Theories
NASA's James Webb Telescope has discovered supermassive black holes existing just 700 million years after the Big Bang, challenging conventional formation theo…
HighSpot the International Space Station passing over Dallas this weekend
The International Space Station is visible from Dallas during specific dawn and dusk windows this month. NASA provides tracking tools and visibility times for…
HighChinese scientists confirm existence of 'glueball,' a particle of pure force
Chinese researchers at the Beijing Electron Positron Collider have confirmed the existence of X(2370), a particle composed entirely of gluons with no quarks, v…
HighPaleontologists discover intact collagen in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones
Scientists have discovered intact collagen and other organic molecules in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones, challenging previous assumptions about biomolecul…
HighVenus and Jupiter align for rare 'spooky eyes' celestial pairing June 6-7
Venus and Jupiter will appear side-by-side in the western sky on June 6-7, creating a striking visual phenomenon 719 million kilometers apart that observers ca…
HighLos cuatro astronautas que viajarán a la Luna en la misión Artemis II
La NASA anunció en 2023 la tripulación de Artemis II, compuesta por cuatro astronautas que realizarán el primer vuelo tripulado alrededor de la Luna desde la e…
HighGlobal glacier melt accelerating, driving 21% of sea level rise this century
Unprecedented satellite analysis of 220,000 glaciers reveals ice loss accelerated from 227 billion tonnes annually (2000-2004) to 298 billion tonnes (2015-2019…
HighSpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew healthy and resting in orbit
SpaceX's Inspiration4 crew of four civilians successfully orbited Earth at 590km altitude, surpassing the ISS and conducting scientific research. The mission a…
HighCanadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen retires after historic Moon mission
Jeremy Hansen, Canada's first astronaut to fly around the Moon on Artemis 2, announced his retirement from full-time CSA service after 17 years, transitioning…
HighChina develops low-cost, ultra-sensitive submarine detector using simplified SQUID technology
Chinese scientists have created a cost-effective, highly sensitive SQUID submarine detector using simplified superconducting technology, potentially deployable…
MediumAstronomers spot dying radio galaxies revealing what happens when black holes shut down
Astronomers identified 12 remnant radio galaxies with fading radio lobes, revealing what happens when supermassive black holes powering these structures shut d…
HighPrada Suits Up for Space: Luxury Fashion Enters NASA's Artemis Program
Prada unveiled a cooling garment for NASA astronauts heading to the moon, marking the luxury brand's strategic push into the space industry alongside competito…
HighNASA's Lunar Gateway Gets Traffic Control System for Safe Orbital Operations
Researchers from Texas A&M, NASA, and Purdue developed algorithms for managing spacecraft traffic around NASA's planned Gateway lunar station, establishing orb…
HighSynthetic Chromosomes Transform Medicine While Raising Biosecurity Concerns
Synthetic genomics enables creation of artificial chromosomes and engineered organisms for medical breakthroughs like gene therapy and xenotransplantation, whi…
HighNASA's Psyche probe captures stunning Mars images during gravity assist maneuver
NASA's Psyche spacecraft conducted a close flyby of Mars on May 15, capturing detailed images while using the planet's gravity to propel itself toward the meta…
HighArtemis II Commander Captures Stunning Earth Photos Showing Terminator Line and Dark Side
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman captured striking photos of Earth from the Artemis II spacecraft, including images of the terminator line and Earth's dark side, de…
HighNASA's Swift Rescue Mission Regains Control After Critical Software Fix
NASA's Swift space telescope rescue mission experienced a control loss but has regained stability after a critical software fix, allowing the servicing spacecr…
HighJapan's MMX mission set to launch Oct. 19 for historic Phobos sample return
Japan's MMX spacecraft will launch October 19 to collect samples from Mars moon Phobos and return them to Earth, a first-ever achievement in planetary science…
HighWhy NASA Won't Name a Mars Landing Date: Architecture Isn't a Mission
NASA distinguishes between Mars exploration architecture and actual missions, explaining the absence of an official landing date. Historical precedent shows am…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Satellites from West Coast
SpaceX launched Falcon 9 from the West Coast carrying Starlink satellites to orbit, one day after a rare launch abort. The mission marks continued progress in…
HighNASA's $4.3B Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida for summer Falcon Heavy launch
NASA's $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparing for a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch scheduled for…
HighNear-Total Lunar Eclipse Turns Moon Red This Month—Last Chance for Over 2 Years
A near-total lunar eclipse will occur August 27-28, 2026, turning the moon red and marking the last such event visible for over 2 years. The phenomenon will be…
HighTitan emerges as potential deep-space refueling hub amid human vs. robot exploration debate
NASA considers Saturn's moon Titan as a potential "space fuel station" for deep space missions, leveraging its methane lakes and nitrogen atmosphere to support…
MediumSpaceX Taps Recalled Cybertrucks as NASA Astronaut Emergency Escape Vehicles
NASA is using Tesla Cybertrucks—a vehicle with 11 recalls—as emergency escape vehicles for astronauts during SpaceX launches, replacing traditional military ve…
HighNASA's Webb and Hubble telescopes reveal sparkling 'Christmas Tree' galaxy cluster
NASA combined James Webb and Hubble telescope data to capture unprecedented images of a distant colliding galaxy cluster 4.3 billion light-years away, nickname…
HighArtemis II crew names lunar crater 'Carroll' for commander's late wife
Artemis II crew names a lunar crater 'Carroll' in memory of commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, marking humanity's return to lunar orbit after 54 years and the…
HighAutonomous robots successfully map lava caves as potential human habitats on Mars
Three specialized robots successfully explored volcanic lava tunnels in Lanzarote to identify potential underground bases for future Mars colonization, demonst…
MediumMoon is 40 million years older than previously thought, study finds
US scientists analyzing Apollo 17 lunar samples determined the Moon is 4.46 billion years old, 40 million years older than previous estimates, using advanced a…
HighDeepMind's AI Atlas Maps 9 Billion Human Gene Mutations
DeepMind released AlphaGenome Atlas, an AI-powered tool predicting effects of 9 billion human DNA mutations, potentially accelerating discovery of new disease…
HighChina's Tiangong poised to fill void as International Space Station nears retirement
China plans to double Tiangong's capacity as the International Space Station nears 2030 retirement, potentially positioning China's station as the primary orbi…
HighNASA launches daring $30M robotic rescue to save aging Swift telescope from Earth reentry
NASA is launching a $30 million robotic rescue mission to save the Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth by boosting it to a higher, more stable orbit u…
HighProjeto de lei pode forçar Nasa a escolher segunda empresa para módulo lunar
Projeto de lei no Senado americano propõe forçar a NASA a reabrir licitação e contratar segunda empresa para construir módulo lunar, potencialmente beneficiand…
HighWebb Telescope Discovers 500,000-Star Nursery Near Milky Way's Black Hole
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals approximately 500,000 stars, including newborn giants, in Sagittarius C near the Milky Way's central black hole, offerin…
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