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.
Ancient proteins outperform modern antibodies against drug-resistant bacteria
University of Oregon researchers reconstructed 160-million-year-old proteins from extinct mammals and found some antimicrobial peptides outperformed modern hum…
HighStudy Links Insomnia to 26% Higher Stroke Risk, Plus Dementia and Depression
New research finds insomnia increases stroke risk by 26% and is linked to dementia, depression, and suicidal behavior. The study highlights sleep disorders as…
MediumChinese astronomers discover pulsar with three simultaneous emission variations
Chinese researchers identified a pulsar simultaneously exhibiting three emission variability phenomena—nulling, mode switching, and periodic amplitude modulati…
HighSun's Ancient Superflares and Galactic Journey Shaped Early Earth's Climate
NASA research reveals how the sun's galactic journey and superflare-filled youth, combined with atmospheric nitrous oxide, shaped Earth's ancient climate despi…
HighAstronauta canadiense Jeremy Hansen se retira de la Agencia Espacial tras histórica misión lunar
Jeremy Hansen, primer canadiense y no estadounidense en una misión lunar, se retirará de la Agencia Espacial Canadiense en septiembre de 2026 tras completar Ar…
HighDistant Laser 8 Billion Light-Years Away Sets New Record in Serendipitous Discovery
Astronomers detected an exceptionally bright laser from a galaxy 8 billion light-years away, breaking distance records in an unexpected discovery that advances…
MediumWebb Space Telescope's First Year: Stunning Images Reveal Universe in Unprecedented Detail
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope marks one year of operations with stunning images revealing previously hidden stars, nebulae, and planetary details across th…
HighApollo astronauts saw cosmic rays as flashes of light during lunar missions
Apollo astronauts observed unexplained flashes of light during lunar missions caused by cosmic rays passing through their eyes. The phenomenon, now understood…
HighInterstellar comet 3I/ATLAS formed in cosmic darkness, new analysis reveals
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS likely formed in unusually cold regions shielded from its star's light, with high methanol content revealing its frigid origins and…
HighAmsterdam Island cattle reveal genetic surprise, challenging island dwarfism theory
Genetic analysis of cattle descended from five animals left on remote Amsterdam Island in 1871 reveals mixed ancestry and refutes previous theories about rapid…
HighSuperconductors Edge Closer to Room Temperature, Promising Energy Revolution
Recent breakthroughs in superconductor research, including a March 2026 University of Houston discovery, promise zero-resistance energy transmission at normal…
HighChina Launches Artificial Human Embryo Experiment in Orbit
China has launched artificial human embryos into space to study their development in microgravity, potentially circumventing international ethical guidelines o…
MediumAustralian researchers discover natural hydrogen in iron ore deposits
Edith Cowan University researchers in Western Australia found that magnetite mineral in iron ore deposits can generate hydrogen gas when reacting with hot wate…
HighUK Study: Silicon Solar Cells Could Slash Satellite Power Costs by 90%
A University of Surrey study finds silicon solar cells could reduce satellite power costs by up to 90% compared to traditional triple-junction cells, while cut…
HighNASA's habitability framework reveals why some homes drain you—and how to fix it
NASA's decades of research on enclosed environments reveals that home comfort depends on acoustic, lighting, zoning, privacy and sensory factors—not style or s…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 booster nears reusability record with 35th successful flight
SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster B1071 completed its 35th flight, nearing the company reusability record. The successful mission deployed 29 Starlink satellites, expa…
HighNASA satellite captures record 19.7-meter wave in Pacific, tracking energy across 24,000 km
NASA and CNES satellite SWOT recorded a 19.7-meter wave during tropical storm Eddie in December 2024, one of the largest ever observed at sea. The wave's energ…
HighNASA Study Maps Technology Gaps for Detecting Life in Solar System
NASA's PESTO study identifies scientific and technological gaps needed to detect biosignatures in the solar system, focusing on Mars, Europa, and Enceladus mis…
HighChina's Shenzhou-23 docks successfully with Tiangong space station
China's Shenzhou-23 mission successfully docked with the Tiangong space station, deploying an astronaut for a year-long orbital mission while advancing lunar l…
HighWebb Telescope Detects Unexpected Changes in Chariklo's Ring System
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed significant changes in the rings of the small solar system body Chariklo, with the inner ring growing denser while…
HighLHC reveals oxygen and neon nuclei have dynamic, shifting shapes
LHC experiments using oxygen and neon collisions reveal that atomic nuclei have dynamic, shifting shapes rather than fixed structures, with particle flow patte…
HighApe laughter reveals 15-million-year evolutionary link to human speech
Research on ape vocalizations shows that rhythmic patterns in laughter connect human speech to a 15-million-year evolutionary continuum, suggesting vocal plast…
HighDistant Sumatra earthquakes cause Singapore to sink gradually, study finds
Research shows large Sumatran earthquakes cause Singapore's land to sink gradually over years, a factor previously overlooked in sea-level rise projections and…
HighNew sedatives at hospital discharge tied to falls, readmissions in older adults
New research shows older adults discharged with new sedative prescriptions face 20% higher fall risk and increased readmission and mortality within 30 days, pr…
HighDesert locust monitoring yields 680-to-1 return on investment, study finds
A 30-year study finds desert locust monitoring systems generate up to 680 times return on investment by preventing crop devastation and child malnutrition acro…
HighAncient DNA from 7,200-year-old skeleton reveals Southeast Asia's mysterious ancestry
Scientists discovered ancient human DNA in Indonesia dating back 7,200 years, providing rare genetic insights into Southeast Asian population history and human…
HighScientists discover unique salty clouds on Mars
Scientists have identified unique salt-based clouds on Mars, expanding understanding of the planet's atmospheric composition and potential habitability indicat…
MediumWhat the sugar cube reveals: why matter is mostly nothing
A viral claim that all 8 billion humans compressed to nuclear density would fit in a sugar cube is arithmetically correct but obscures deeper physics about ato…
HighJupiter's Neighborhood May Be Birthplace of Six Meteorite Parent Bodies
Research suggests a region just outside Jupiter's orbit may have been the birthplace of six distinct meteorite parent bodies, offering new insights into early…
MediumMoon in waxing crescent phase on July 6; full moon arrives in 4 days
On July 6, 2025, the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase at 79% visibility, with the Full Moon arriving in 4 days. Complete lunar cycle calendar provided for…
HighLua em fase crescente nesta quinta; entenda o ciclo lunar de junho
On Thursday, June 4, the Moon is in its waxing crescent phase. The article explains the lunar cycle's four phases and their visibility from Earth.
HighButterfly Wings Use Optical Illusions to Evade Predators, Study Finds
New research shows butterfly wing patterns create optical illusions similar to barbershop poles, confusing predators about speed and direction during flight. T…
HighNASA's Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotors Exceed Mach 1 in Testing
NASA has successfully tested next-generation Mars helicopter rotor blades at supersonic speeds exceeding Mach 1, advancing capabilities for future planetary ex…
HighCohete Falcon 9 de SpaceX impactará la Luna el 5 de agosto: qué estudiarán los científicos
Un cohete Falcon 9 abandonado de SpaceX impactará deliberadamente contra la Luna el 5 de agosto de 2026 a 8.700 km/h, ofreciendo una oportunidad científica úni…
HighNASA's Roman Telescope Begins Operations With 300-Megapixel Vision
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun operations with its 300-megapixel camera and is successfully transmitting data from ground stations. The obs…
HighVaping's smoking cessation benefit unclear, study finds—results vary by research design
A new Oxford-published review of 38 studies finds vaping's effectiveness for quitting smoking is inconsistent, with results varying significantly based on stud…
HighISS astronauts sheltered as air leak worsens; repair attempt suspended
NASA ordered ISS astronauts to shelter in evacuation capsules after an air leak in the Russian segment worsened from 0.5kg to 1kg daily loss. Repair attempts w…
HighTotal Solar Eclipse Set for August 12, 2026: Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal in Path
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible from Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. Partial eclipse visibility extends across Europe, Af…
HighCuriosity Rover Reaches 1-Kilometer Elevation Milestone on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has achieved a 1-kilometer elevation gain while exploring Mars, capturing new imagery of Martian summer conditions during its ongoing mi…
MediumAtlantic's 'Heat Valve' May Be Failing, Threatening Global Climate Stability
New research indicates the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical ocean current system regulating Earth's temperature, may be weakening…
MediumAustralian Physicists Predict Discovery of New Quantum Matter State
Australian researchers have theoretically predicted a new form of quantum matter that self-assembles, similar to immiscible liquids, composed of bosons and fer…
MediumUK Observatory Tracks Surging Space Debris Threat as Orbital Congestion Grows
UK's Chilbolton Observatory monitors growing space junk threatening satellites and Earth, with 46,000+ debris pieces in orbit. Rising congestion from mega-cons…
HighScientists Solve T-Rex's Tiny Arms Mystery With New Evolutionary Explanation
Researchers have solved the long-standing mystery of T-Rex's disproportionately small arms, linking their reduction to evolutionary adaptations. The study prov…
MediumWebb Telescope Reveals Chariklo's Rings Are Rapidly Changing
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered that Chariklo, a 250-km icy body, possesses two narrow rings that are changing on yearly timescales, challenging…
HighNASA rover finds wave ripples proving Mars had open water longer than thought
NASA's Curiosity rover found wave ripple patterns in Martian lakebeds proving liquid water was exposed to the atmosphere 3.7 billion years ago, extending the t…
HighEmpresa aeroespacial argentina lleva tecnología satelital a Vaca Muerta
VENG S.A., empresa especializada en tecnología aeroespacial, expande sus operaciones hacia la industria de Oil & Gas en Vaca Muerta con soluciones de detonació…
HighEdinburgh Researchers Win Schweickart Prize for Cislunar Planetary Defense Plan
B612 Foundation awarded the 2026 Schweickart Prize to University of Edinburgh researchers for a proposal extending planetary defense to cislunar space infrastr…
HighScientists Find More Efficient Moon Routes Using Advanced Math
Researchers developed a mathematical technique using functional connections theory to identify more efficient lunar trajectories, potentially saving millions i…
HighAncient Chinese Lord's Bells Reveal How Dynasties 'Turned Off' Inconvenient Ancestral Rituals
Zhou dynasty archaeologists discovered evidence that ancient Chinese nobility intentionally tampered with ceremonial instruments in tombs to 'turn off' ancestr…
HighLua Nova marca 30 de julho; próxima fase crescente em 2 dias
On July 30, 2025, the Moon is in its New phase at 28% visibility and waxing. The lunar cycle continues with the Crescent Moon expected in 2 days.
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