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 directly observe dark excitons in organic superconductor using novel wave-packet technique
Researchers combined scanning tunneling microscopy with wave-packet interferometry to directly observe dark excitons in organic superconductors, revealing insi…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes on Launchpad, Widening SpaceX Lead
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test launch at Cape Canaveral, damaging Launch Complex 36 and potentially shifting competitive dynamics in the…
HighSpaceX Sets New Record With Falcon 9 Launches 38 Minutes Apart
SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart on August 15, breaking its own record for shortest time between orbital flights by 27 minutes.
HighNASA Extends Voyager 2 Mission Another Year With Risky Power Maneuver
NASA engineers successfully extended Voyager 2's operational life by another year using a risky power management technique called the 'Big Bang' maneuver, keep…
HighChina's Tianwen-2 Reaches Earth's Quasi-Moon for Historic Asteroid Landing
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has arrived at a quasi-moon asteroid near Earth, positioning itself for what would be China's first asteroid landing and sample re…
MediumEta Aquarids meteor shower and penumbral eclipse to light up Australian skies Saturday
A penumbral lunar eclipse and Eta Aquarids meteor shower will peak simultaneously early Saturday morning, creating a rare dual celestial event visible from Aus…
HighMost mothers with postpartum diabetes skip recommended monitoring, study finds
NYC cohort study reveals only 13% of women with postpartum-onset diabetes receive guideline-recommended A1C monitoring, with racial disparities and caregiving…
HighInfants Carry Significantly Higher Microplastic Levels Than Adults, Study Finds
A pilot study found microplastics in newborn and infant poop at levels significantly higher than adults, raising concerns about early exposure to hormone-disru…
MediumTwist geometry optimizes energy absorption in 3D-printed aluminum gyroid structures
Research on twisted TPMS-gyroid structures made from Al7050 shows that geometric reorientation significantly affects compressive behavior and energy absorption…
HighCarl Sagan's 1976 NASA satellite carries a cosmic time capsule for Earth's future
A 1976 NASA satellite contains a Carl Sagan-designed plaque mapping Earth's continents across three time periods: 268 million years ago, present day, and 8.4 m…
MediumPhysicists Observe Angular Momentum Reversal in Crystals, Defying Intuition
Researchers directly observed angular momentum transfer in crystal lattices, discovering that atomic rotations unexpectedly flip direction while conserving ang…
HighPower hierarchies shape global health research partnerships, study finds
A UK academic institution study reveals how seniority, race, gender, and institutional power shape researcher interactions in Global South fieldwork, with seni…
HighNASA Tests Emergency Drone Priority System in Shared Urban Airspace
NASA's Air Traffic Management project successfully tested airspace prioritization systems allowing emergency drones to navigate shared urban skies safely, esta…
HighNASA Satellite Images Capture Massive Saharan Dust Cloud Sweeping Across Spain
NASA satellite imagery documented a vast Saharan dust plume drifting across Spain and western Europe in early March 2026, creating hazy skies and 'mud rain' wh…
HighInternet global creció 19% en 2025, impulsado por IA y tráfico móvil
Cloudflare's 2025 report shows global internet traffic grew 19%, driven by AI bot crawlers, mobile dominance, and satellite expansion. The data reveals fundame…
HighSpaceX ignites all 6 Starship engines in prep for 13th test flight
SpaceX successfully fired all six Raptor engines on Starship's upper stage for a full minute at its Texas facility, advancing preparations for the 13th test fl…
HighAstronaut captures Mount Vesuvius from orbit in stunning space photograph
An astronaut photographed Mount Vesuvius from space, providing a unique perspective of the Italian volcano. The image was featured as NASA's space photo of the…
HighStudy reveals how childhood chemotherapy 'ages' healthy cells, explaining long-term survivor risks
Research reveals platinum-based chemotherapy used to treat childhood cancer causes significant DNA damage in healthy cells, accelerating aging and potentially…
HighCRISPR breakthrough targets previously 'undruggable' cancer mutations
Researchers at UC Berkeley and UCSF have engineered a CRISPR-Cas12a2 enzyme that can precisely detect and destroy DNA in cancer mutations previously considered…
HighWaning Moon Phase Guides Release and Emotional Clarity Across Zodiac Signs
The Waning Gibbous Moon phase aligns with Krishna Paksha Panchami, encouraging emotional release and pattern-breaking. Personalized affirmations and manifestat…
LowEclipse Chasers Cross Continents for Rare Cosmic Spectacle
Dedicated eclipse chasers travel globally to witness rare solar events, with some crossing continents for just minutes of totality. The upcoming European eclip…
HighNASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Iron Meteorite Named Cacao on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a one-foot-wide iron-nickel meteorite on Mars, named Cacao, marking one of several space rocks the rover has found since arri…
HighStudy finds microplastics in all tested beverages; hot drinks show highest levels
A U.K. study detected microplastics in all 155 beverages tested, with hot drinks showing significantly higher contamination levels due to heat accelerating pla…
MediumEarth-sized exoplanet orbiting dead star hints at our planet's distant future
Astronomers discovered an Earth-sized world orbiting a white dwarf 4,000 light-years away, suggesting our planet could survive the sun's red giant phase in 5-6…
HighJapan's space agency successfully tests prototype reusable rocket
Japan's JAXA successfully completed its first reusable rocket lift-off and landing test, reaching 10m altitude in a 40-second flight, advancing cost-cutting te…
HighOxford scientists discover vast magma networks beneath Mars surface
British researchers analyzing NASA seismic data found evidence of extensive subsurface magma systems on Mars, suggesting the planet could have sustained life w…
HighSpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on 90th Falcon 9 flight from Vandenberg
SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the 90th Falcon 9 flight of the year and continuing r…
HighCuriosity rover discovers honeycomb-like polygon fields on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered unusual honeycomb-like polygon textures in Martian soil, offering new insights into the Red Planet's geological history a…
HighHubble Captures Stunning 'Superbubble' Nebula in Latest Cosmic Portrait
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking image of a superbubble nebula, showcasing the observatory's continued ability to reveal cosmic phenomena.
MediumNASA Declares Mars Maven Spacecraft Dead After 6 Months of Silence
NASA confirmed the end of its Maven spacecraft mission after 6 months of silence, concluding a 13-year study of Mars' atmosphere. The spacecraft entered an unr…
HighSonda sul-coreana registra cratera deixada por foguete da SpaceX na Lua
Uma sonda lunar sul-coreana registrou imagens da cratera deixada pela colisão de um foguete Falcon 9 da SpaceX com a superfície lunar, marcando o primeiro impa…
HighX-15 Rocket Plane Sets World Altitude Record on This Day in 1963
On August 22, 1963, the X-15 experimental aircraft achieved a world altitude record, marking a significant milestone in aerospace engineering and hypersonic fl…
MediumMars' Thin Atmosphere Creates Extreme Temperature Contrasts for Future Explorers
Mars's thin atmosphere creates dramatic temperature contrasts, with equatorial ground reaching 24°C while overhead air stays below freezing. Recent research re…
HighTire Chemical Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in New Study
Research suggests a common chemical from car tire wear particles may disrupt brain cells and increase Alzheimer's disease risk, raising concerns about environm…
MediumAugust 12 total solar eclipse to darken Europe; Spain offers best viewing with Perseid meteors
A total solar eclipse will cross Europe on August 12, 2026, with Spain experiencing the longest totality. The event coincides with lunar perigee and the Persei…
HighNASA astronaut Donald Thomas inspires next generation at Space Adventure in Brazil
Veteran NASA astronaut Donald A. Thomas visited Balneário Camboriú's Space Adventure museum, emphasizing the importance of inspiring young people toward scienc…
HighChina's Tianwen-2 Probe Arrives at Earth's Quasi-Moon Asteroid
China's Tianwen-2 mission has arrived at a quasi-moon asteroid near Earth, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration program and joini…
HighScientists Resolve Century-Old Schrödinger Theory on Color Perception
Los Alamos researchers have mathematically formalized Schrödinger's 100-year-old color perception theory by defining how humans perceive hue, saturation, and l…
HighSpaceX's Starship Flight 12: Progress Masked by Critical Engine Failures
SpaceX's Starship 12th flight achieved partial success with key objectives met, but persistent engine failures in the new Raptor 3 motors and Super Heavy boost…
HighAutonomous Sub Maps Antarctic Glacier's Underside, Upending Sea Level Rise Models
An autonomous submarine mapped the underside of Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf for the first time, revealing complex melt patterns and raising new questions abo…
HighNASA releases most detailed 3D map of Mars ever created
NASA released the most detailed 3D map of Mars ever created, stitching together 110,000 images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The interactive map is pub…
HighMeteor Explodes Over Northeast US With Force of 300 Tons of TNT
A meteor exploded over northeastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire Saturday with force equivalent to 300 tons of TNT, causing loud booms that shook homes acro…
HighArgentina en el espacio: el ingeniero de Atenea analiza la nueva carrera lunar entre EE.UU. y China
Ingeniero argentino Facundo Pasquevich analiza el éxito del microsatélite Atenea en la misión Artemis II y destaca la competencia renovada entre Estados Unidos…
HighFull Moon Illuminates August Sky as Lunar Cycle Continues
The Moon is in its full phase on Tuesday, August 12. The article explains the lunar cycle and how each phase affects tides and visibility.
HighLa NASA revela un cristal cultivado en el espacio con una forma imposible en la Tierra
La NASA publica una imagen de un cristal de cloruro de potasio cultivado en la ISS que adopta una estructura escalonada imposible en la Tierra, revelando cómo…
HighFish Oil Supplements May Impair Brain Healing in Some Cases, Study Suggests
New research suggests fish oil supplements, commonly taken for health benefits, may sometimes slow healing and potentially harm brain function in certain indiv…
MediumNASA's Perseverance Rover Begins Search for Life in Mars's Jezero Crater
NASA's Perseverance rover has completed testing and begun its primary mission to search for evidence of life in Mars's Jezero Crater using advanced instruments…
HighCompetitors gain as SpaceX's Starship test ends in controlled splashdown
Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile stocks surged following SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 test, which ended with a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, signalin…
MediumNASA Satellite Captures First High-Resolution Images of Pacific Tsunami
NASA satellite technology has captured unprecedented high-resolution imagery of a massive Pacific tsunami, providing scientists with detailed data for improved…
MediumSpaceX launches classified U.S. Space Force mission from California
SpaceX launched a classified U.S. Space Force mission from California using a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the 100th Block 5 launch and the fourth Starshield missi…
Medium