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.
Scientists propose black holes preserve information through stable remnants in 7D geometry
Researchers propose black holes leave behind stable remnants that preserve quantum information through higher-dimensional geometry, potentially solving a decad…
MediumWebb Telescope Maps 16.5 Million Stars in Cigar Galaxy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a 223-megapixel image revealing 16.5 million stars within the Cigar Galaxy, requiring three days of observation to c…
HighJWST may have spotted universe's first stars, born 800M years after Big Bang
The James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered Population III stars—the universe's first generation formed 800 million years after the Big Bang—using gravi…
HighNASA confirma colisão de destroços de foguetão SpaceX na Lua
A NASA confirmou que uma parte superior de um foguetão SpaceX colidiu com a superfície lunar de forma não planeada. A agência classificou o evento como seguro…
HighSpaceX Launches Classified USSF-366 Payload from Vandenberg
SpaceX conducted a launch of classified USSF-366 payload from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with reports suggesting connection to Starshield military satellite…
MediumJames Webb finds carbon molecules on distant exoplanet K2-18 b
The James Webb Space Telescope detected carbon-based molecules and potential water oceans on K2-18 b, a distant exoplanet that could support life, expanding th…
HighNear-total lunar eclipse turns Moon blood red across Americas and Europe
A partial lunar eclipse saw 96% of the Moon pass through Earth's umbra, creating a blood moon visible across the Americas and Europe, though clouds obscured vi…
HighNASA tracks 'airplane-sized' asteroid 2003 LN6 approaching Earth in June 2026—no danger
NASA confirmed asteroid 2003 LN6 will pass Earth on June 18, 2026 at a safe distance of 880,000 miles. Scientists classify it as routine monitoring with zero i…
HighNeutron Imaging Reveals Scotty the T. Rex Died From Unhealed Rib Fracture
Neutron imaging analysis revealed that Scotty, the largest known T. rex, died from complications of a rib fracture sustained during combat. The non-destructive…
HighSpaceX launches Starship Flight 6 with Super Heavy booster catch attempt
SpaceX launches Starship on its sixth test flight Nov. 19, attempting another Super Heavy booster catch and testing new in-space engine reignition and heatshie…
HighESA Opens First Astronaut Recruitment in 11 Years, Including Disabled Candidates
The ESA launches its first astronaut recruitment in 11 years starting March 31, 2021, with new inclusive criteria allowing disabled applicants to compete for p…
HighNASA's Moon Rocket Weathers Hurricane, Targets Nov. 16 Launch
NASA's $4.1 billion Space Launch System survived Hurricane Nicole at its Florida launchpad and remains on track for a November 16 launch attempt, pending minor…
High'Flying focus' laser breakthrough accelerates plasma particle research
Researchers have developed a 'flying focus' laser technique that overcomes a significant limitation in plasma-based particle accelerators, potentially advancin…
MediumAstronaut Williams flexes during spacewalk to repair space station's robotic arm
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir completed a 7-hour-20-minute spacewalk to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the International Space Stati…
HighReid Wiseman comparte vídeo inédito del 'Earthset' lunar: «Como ver el atardecer en la playa»
Reid Wiseman, comandante de Artemis II, ha compartido un vídeo nunca visto del fenómeno 'Earthset' grabado desde la órbita lunar con su teléfono móvil, compará…
HighN.J. Professor Wins $1M Kavli Prize for Computing Discovery
A New Jersey professor has won a $1 million Kavli Prize for a scientific discovery with potential to revolutionize computing technology. The award recognizes b…
MediumNASA Opens 40+ Space Technologies for Industry Collaboration
NASA has identified over 40 space technologies available for collaborative partnerships, advancing lunar base development and potential Earth applications thro…
HighNASA's Asteroid Hunter Reveals What Keeps Him Up at Night
Planetary scientist Dante Lauretta discusses his new book chronicling NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, asteroid sampling techniques, and the real but manageable risk…
HighNASA launches daring $30M rescue mission to save Swift Observatory from burning up
A specialized spacecraft launched Friday to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory, which is rapidly descending toward Earth due to solar storm effects. The $30 milli…
HighCuriosity rover discovers vast honeycomb field on Mars, likely ancient cracked mud
NASA's Curiosity rover spotted an extensive field of honeycomb-textured formations on Mars, likely caused by ancient mud cracking. The discovery provides furth…
HighNew cave snail species discovered in Greece, named after mythological Hermes
Researchers in Greece discovered a new genus and species of eyeless, unpigmented freshwater snail adapted to underground cave systems, named Cyllena hermes aft…
HighInternational Observe the Moon Night draws stargazers Saturday
International Observe the Moon Night takes place Saturday, September 19th, with NASA and institutions worldwide hosting public viewing events and educational p…
HighVíctor Glover: «Llevaremos humanos a Marte ganando a China la carrera lunar»
Victor Glover, piloto de Artemis 2, declara en exclusiva a EL PAÍS que Estados Unidos llevará humanos a Marte y ganará a China la carrera por el polo sur lunar…
HighNASA launches daring robotic rescue to save aging Swift telescope from Earth reentry
NASA is deploying a robotic spacecraft to boost the Swift Observatory to a higher orbit before it falls to Earth, marking the first American mission of its kin…
HighRussia Launches Progress MS-35 Cargo Spacecraft to ISS with 3 Tons of Supplies
Russia successfully launched Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft carrying approximately 3 tons of supplies to resupply the International Space Station from Baikonu…
HighStudent-designed lunar robot could become key asset for NASA missions
A robot developed by students to simulate lunar missions has attracted NASA's attention as a potential asset for space exploration programs. The innovation dem…
MediumStudy reveals Earth's fate when sun dies in 5 billion years
University of St Andrews researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to study an exoplanet orbiting a white dwarf, revealing insights into what happens to…
HighNASA lanza Artemis II: el regreso histórico de astronautas a la órbita lunar
La NASA lanza Artemis II, misión histórica que devuelve astronautas al entorno lunar por primera vez desde Apolo, probando tecnología para futuras expediciones…
HighNasa divulga imagens de cratera de 18 metros aberta por foguete SpaceX na Lua
A NASA publicou imagens detalhadas da cratera de 18 metros de largura criada na Lua pelo estágio superior de um Falcon 9 da SpaceX em agosto de 2025, capturada…
HighBiomimetic diatom shell design unlocks terahertz imaging potential
Russian researchers scaled up a diatom shell 2,000-fold to experimentally confirm the Talbot optical effect in terahertz waves, demonstrating a nature-inspired…
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…
HighExpert Says China May Win New Space Race as US Artemis Program Faces Delays
China and the US intensify competition for lunar exploration leadership through their Chang'e and Artemis programs, with experts suggesting China may win due t…
MediumSpaceX cancela el lanzamiento de Starship V3 por un fallo hidráulico a segundos del despegue
SpaceX aplazó el lanzamiento de Starship V3 en Texas por un fallo en un pin hidráulico de la torre de lanzamiento, justo cuando la empresa se prepara para su s…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn successfully launches NASA Mars probes on innovative loiter trajectory
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully deployed two NASA satellites toward Mars to study atmospheric loss. The mission demonstrates progress in reusable h…
HighAstronomers spot rare 'wandering' black hole shredding a star at galaxy's edge
Astronomers have identified one of the universe's rarest events: a massive wandering black hole caught in the act of destroying a star at a galaxy's edge, dete…
HighPerseverance Rover Nears Marathon Milestone, Discovers Mars's Ancient Water History
NASA's Perseverance Rover has traveled a marathon distance on Mars while discovering some of the planet's oldest rocks and evidence of water's role in mineral…
HighSpaceX's Starship completes 12th test flight despite engine setback
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its 12th test flight, splashing down in the Indian Ocean after a 65-minute flight despite minor engine complications. The su…
HighEtapa de cohete Falcon 9 de SpaceX impacta la Luna sin representar peligro, según NASA
Una etapa superior del cohete Falcon 9 de SpaceX impactó contra la Luna el miércoles. La NASA confirma que el evento no representa peligro y es un método técni…
HighNewly Discovered Lunar Crater Reveals Moon's Subsurface Secrets
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter discovered McGetchin Crater, the largest new Moon crater found since 2009, offering scientists unprecedented insights into…
HighSpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on Falcon 9
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, continuing its broadband constella…
HighNASA's Subscale Aircraft Lab Accelerates Flight Innovation at Lower Cost
NASA's Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory uses remotely piloted and autonomous small aircraft to test innovative aerospace concepts cost-effectively…
HighCanadian astronaut Kutryk preps for September Crew-13 mission to space station
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk visited Calgary to discuss his upcoming Crew-13 mission launching in September, where he'll spend six months on the Internatio…
HighArtemis II controller describes surreal experience photographing moon from 250,000 miles
Artemis II mission controller Chris White describes the experience of capturing historic lunar photographs from 250,000 miles away, noting the moon's unexpecte…
HighSaturn's Enceladus has all six elements needed for alien life, scientists find
Scientists detected phosphorus on Saturn's moon Enceladus, completing the six essential elements for life. The discovery suggests the icy moon could potentiall…
HighScientists identify eight genes linked to male infertility in breakthrough study
Scientists have identified eight genes that cause male infertility when mutated, potentially explaining 12% of insufficient sperm production cases. The discove…
HighRunway-to-Space Challenge makes microgravity research faster, cheaper
A new U.S. competition enables rapid, affordable access to microgravity via reusable spaceplanes, shifting space research from rare, expensive missions to rout…
HighNASA's Psyche spacecraft uses Mars flyby to test instruments before 2029 asteroid encounter
NASA's Psyche spacecraft performs a close Mars flyby this week to gain gravitational momentum toward a rare metallic asteroid, capturing thousands of test imag…
HighFrom Space, Astronaut Williams and Sadhguru Envision Borderless Humanity
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Sadhguru discussed humanity's shared responsibility to transcend divisions at a consciousness conference, emphasizing that s…
MediumSatellite megaconstellations pose unregulated climate risks, scientists warn
Scientists warn that SpaceX Starlink and other satellite megaconstellations constitute an unregulated geoengineering experiment, with launch pollution and atmo…
HighJames Watson, Nobel laureate who unveiled DNA's double helix, dies at 97
James Watson, Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953, died at 97. His groundbreaking work revolutionized molecular b…
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