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 discover pigeons navigate using magnetic 'compass' cells in liver
International researchers identified specialized immune cells in pigeon livers that detect Earth's magnetic field, enabling navigation. The discovery, publishe…
HighULA launches 29 Amazon Leo satellites, expanding constellation to 270
ULA successfully launched 29 Amazon Leo satellites aboard an Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral, bringing the constellation to 270 satellites and tying a recor…
HighWebb telescope spots most distant active supermassive black hole yet
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected the most distant active supermassive black hole yet, existing 570 million years after the Big Bang, alongside two s…
HighZuckerberg, Chan pledge $500M to advance AI biology research
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan commit $500 million to advance AI applications in biology, signaling major philanthropic investment in computational life sc…
HighStudy finds over 84% of dogs suffer from anxiety, often mirroring owner stress
A new study finds that over 84% of dogs experience anxiety, with research showing that dogs can sense and be affected by their owners' stress levels significan…
MediumSpaceX logra lanzamiento histórico del Starship Superheavy, el cohete más potente jamás construido
SpaceX ha completado con éxito el lanzamiento del Starship Superheavy tras 12 intentos, el cohete más potente de la historia con capacidad para transportar fut…
HighChina-led team develops AI to detect 'space hurricanes' disrupting Earth's magnetosphere
A China-led research team has developed a deep-learning system to automatically detect space hurricanes—recently discovered aurora phenomena near Earth's magne…
HighMale infertility affects 1 in 20 Australian men—but stigma keeps them silent
Research shows male infertility affects 1 in 20 Australian men, yet remains stigmatized and under-discussed. Experts urge men to talk openly about fertility is…
HighScientists Discover Meteorite Evidence of Lost Ancient Planet in Sahara
Researchers analyzing a rare meteorite from the Sahara Desert found evidence of an ancient planet as large as the Moon that orbited the young Sun billions of y…
HighNASA Ends MAVEN Mars Mission After 11 Years; Spacecraft Lost in December
NASA declared its MAVEN spacecraft mission over after losing contact in December following an unexpected spin that drained its batteries. The orbiter spent 11…
HighSamsung Expands One UI 9 Beta to Millions of Galaxy Devices
Samsung announces free One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S25, Flip 7, Fold 7, and potentially A-series phones, introducing features like Motion Assist and satel…
HighJuly's New Moon Marks 29-Day Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse
A new moon on July 14 marks the beginning of eclipse season, with a total solar eclipse visible from Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, while North Am…
HighRadio telescope discovers 50,000 new cosmic sources beyond nearby galaxy
International researchers using the ASKAP radio telescope detected 50,000 new radio sources while observing the Large Magellanic Cloud, including distant galax…
HighTwo Years of Wonder: James Webb's 10 Most Iconic Cosmic Images
Two years after its first image, the James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning cosmic phenomena including star births, supernovae, and distant galaxies,…
HighCERN detects four-sigma deviation in rare particle decay, hinting at physics beyond Standard Model
CERN researchers observed rare B meson decays deviating from Standard Model predictions at four-sigma significance, suggesting possible unknown particles or fo…
HighReid Wiseman: «Lo desconocido asusta más que lo conocido» tras Artemis II
El comandante de Artemis II, Reid Wiseman, comparte reflexiones sobre la experiencia psicológica de la misión tripulada alrededor de la Luna, destacando que lo…
HighScientists identify promising cryovolcanic sites on Ganymede for JUICE exploration
Scientists have identified potential cryovolcanic regions on Jupiter's moon Ganymede that the ESA's JUICE spacecraft could explore for signs of habitability an…
HighWebb Telescope Unveils Hidden Details of Iconic Supernova 1987A
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented near-infrared images of the famous Supernova 1987A, revealing intricate structures of gas, dust, and s…
HighArtemis II bate récord: primera videollamada a 353.522 km de la Tierra
La misión Artemis II logró la videollamada a mayor distancia de la Tierra usando nueva tecnología láser de la NASA, permitiendo al astronauta Reid Wiseman comu…
HighScientists identify first new penguin species in 100+ years on remote Kerguelen Islands
Genetic analysis reveals four distinct gentoo penguin species, including one previously unknown population on remote Kerguelen Islands. Climate projections war…
HighScientists Discover Quantum Compass in Pigeons' Livers Behind Navigation Mystery
Researchers have identified a quantum-based magnetic sensing mechanism in pigeons' livers that enables their remarkable navigational abilities, solving a long-…
HighEclipse lunar total del 8 de noviembre: horarios y lugares de visualización
El 8 de noviembre de 2022 se produce un eclipse lunar total visible desde América, Asia, Australia y Nueva Zelanda, donde la Luna adquiere un tono rojizo conoc…
HighJames Webb detects 'galaxy-killing winds' from black holes in early universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected powerful winds from supermassive black holes in the early universe that suppress star formation in galaxies, explai…
HighSan Andreas Fault Stress Hits 1,000-Year High, Raising Southern California Seismic Risk
University of Hawaii researchers report the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults have reached unprecedented stress levels in 1,000 years, raising seismic risk ac…
HighHouston's Bid for Discovery Space Shuttle Faces Continued Obstacles
Houston continues efforts to acquire NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery, creating internal competition and complications in the process of securing the historic sp…
MediumNASA's Juno Probe Reveals Extreme Heat Beneath Io's Volcanic Surface
NASA's Juno spacecraft has measured extreme underground temperatures beneath Jupiter's moon Io, revealing how gravitational forces from Jupiter create intense…
HighWater Access Emerges as Risk Factor in SpaceX IPO Filing
Water access constraints have surfaced as a disclosed risk factor in SpaceX's upcoming IPO filing, reflecting operational dependencies on water resources for r…
MediumWaxing Crescent Moon Offers Zodiac Guidance for January 21
Astrology horoscope for January 21, 2026 interprets the Waxing Crescent moon phase as a time for manifestation and steady progress across all zodiac signs with…
LowMathematics enters its AlphaFold moment as AI transforms proof discovery
A major AI advancement in mathematics is being compared to AlphaFold's impact on protein folding, suggesting transformative potential for mathematical research…
MediumGriffith Observatory Opens for 96% Lunar Eclipse on August 27
Griffith Observatory will host a public viewing of a partial lunar eclipse on August 27, with 96% of the moon turning blood red. The event runs 7:25pm-11pm wit…
HighWaning Gibbous Moon Invites Reflection and Release Across All Zodiac Signs
Times of India's daily horoscope for December 6 offers zodiac-specific affirmations and manifestation guidance aligned with the Waning Gibbous Moon phase, emph…
LowAstronomers Detect Sugar Molecule in Interstellar Space
Scientists have detected a four-carbon sugar molecule in interstellar dust clouds within the Milky Way, a discovery with potential implications for understandi…
HighJWST spots possible Saturn-size planet in Alpha Centauri's habitable zone—then loses it
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope may have imaged a Saturn-size planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the closest sun-like star to Earth at four light-years away,…
MediumChina races ahead in lunar robot dog competition against US and Europe
China is advancing rapidly in deploying robotic dogs to the Moon, having tested prototypes in lunar-like cave environments, while the US and Europe lag signifi…
HighSpaceX's First Employee Sees IPO Powering New Space Era
Tom Mueller, SpaceX's first employee, expresses optimism about the company's historic IPO and its potential to advance space exploration, citing downstream ben…
HighStudy finds oversized black holes growing faster than their galaxies
A study of 20,000 quasars reveals some supermassive black holes grow much faster than expected, with mass ratios 10 times larger than the cosmic norm, challeng…
HighNASA's Lucy Spacecraft Completes Historic Earth Gravity Assist at Record-Close Distance
NASA's Lucy spacecraft successfully completed its first Earth gravity assist on October 16, passing just 220 miles above the planet to gain orbital energy for…
HighLa Luna del Ciervo Iluminará el Cielo Este Miércoles: Guía Completa de Observación
La Luna del Ciervo, primera Luna Llena del verano en el hemisferio norte, será visible el 29 de julio de 2026. Aunque no es una superluna, ofrecerá un espectác…
HighSea Nomads and Mountain Peoples Show Human Evolution Is Still Actively Reshaping Our Bodies
New research shows Sama-Bajau divers evolved genetically larger spleens for extended breath-hold diving, while Tibetans inherited altitude-adapted genes from D…
HighReed Jobs's Yosemite VC Targets 'Undruggable' Cancer Genes as AI Transforms Drug Discovery
Reed Jobs' oncology-focused venture firm Yosemite has grown to 25 portfolio companies with a $350M second fund, leveraging AI and academic partnerships to deve…
HighNASA's Juno Probe Maps Temperature Extremes on Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io
NASA's Juno spacecraft has successfully measured temperature data from Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, advancing understanding of the solar system's most geologica…
HighGenetic factors explain why GLP-1 weight loss drugs work better for some
Research reveals genetic variations explain why some people lose significantly more weight on GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic than others, with approximate…
HighSchizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share 70% Genetic Architecture, Study Suggests Reclassification
A major study of over 1 million people found that 14 psychiatric disorders share just five underlying genetic signatures, with schizophrenia and bipolar disord…
HighNASA-funded study reveals molybdenum powered Earth's earliest life 3 billion years ago
NASA-funded research reveals Earth's earliest microbes relied on molybdenum over 3 billion years ago, suggesting complex metabolism emerged earlier than previo…
HighNASA rover discovers extensive organic carbon in ancient Mars rocks
A NASA rover has detected extensive organic carbon in ancient river rocks on Mars, strengthening the scientific case for potential past microbial life on the p…
HighJAXA's Hayabusa2 captures stunning close-range images of asteroid Torifune
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe successfully photographed asteroid Torifune at close range, capturing surface details that may reveal the asteroid's origin and support…
HighDopamine Distorts Time Perception to Segment Memories, UCLA Study Finds
UCLA researchers found that dopamine activation in the brain's ventral tegmental area expands time perception during new events, helping segment experiences in…
HighAncient mummy DNA confirms European colonizers brought smallpox to Americas
DNA analysis of 500-year-old Inca mummies provides definitive scientific evidence that smallpox arrived in the Americas through European colonization, confirmi…
HighCanadian astronaut Hansen pitches space ambitions at Banff forum
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen told business leaders at Banff conference that Canada is well-positioned for space launches, lunar robotics, and nuclear energy develop…
HighNASA discovers 'mega-Earth' 23 times more massive than ours but puzzlingly compact
NASA researchers have identified GJ 523b, a 'mega-Earth' 23 times more massive than Earth but only 2.5 times wider, challenging existing planetary formation mo…
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