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.
How potatoes are prepared matters: French fries linked to diabetes risk, study finds
Harvard research tracking 200,000+ Americans over 30 years found french fries linked to 20% higher type 2 diabetes risk, while baked or boiled potatoes showed…
HighNova cratera lunar de 222 metros alerta para riscos de bases espaciais futuras
A Nasa descobriu a maior cratera lunar recente desde 2009, com 222 metros de largura, causada por impacto de asteroide em 2024. A descoberta alerta para riscos…
HighESA plans 2042 mission to hunt for alien life on Saturn's icy moon Enceladus
The European Space Agency is planning a 2042-2043 mission to search for microbial life on Saturn's moon Enceladus, which harbors a subsurface ocean with hydrot…
HighHubble Image of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Shows Geometric Structure That Challenges Comet Theory
A forensically processed Hubble image of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS shows persistent geometric structures and emission jets that challenge conventional comet…
LowArts Engagement May Slow Biological Aging as Much as Exercise, Study Shows
A new study suggests that engaging with arts and culture, such as visiting museums or listening to music, may slow biological aging at rates comparable to exer…
MediumVíctor Glover: «Todo lo que conozco estaba abajo» tras alcanzar 406.771 km en Artemis II
Victor Glover, piloto de la misión Artemis II de la NASA, reflexionó sobre su experiencia al alcanzar 406.771 km de la Tierra, la mayor distancia lograda por u…
HighScientists Design Mars Rovers That 'Swim' Through Sand Like Desert Lizards
Scientists have developed next-generation Mars rovers inspired by sandfish reptiles that can 'swim' through sand dunes, improving traversal across the planet's…
HighChinese scientists discover renewable water source in lunar glass spheres
Chinese researchers found water stored in glass spheres on the Moon from Chang'e-5 samples, revealing a renewable water source estimated at 270 trillion kilogr…
HighNeural Networks Boost Chip Resilience Against Cosmic Ray Damage
Researchers develop perceptron-based fault-resilient digital circuits that use neural networks to tolerate soft errors from cosmic particles, achieving 55.8% a…
HighStudy finds rugby players face 15-times higher motor neurone disease risk
A University of Glasgow study found former rugby players face over 2x risk of neurodegenerative disease and 15x risk of motor neurone disease, prompting calls…
HighSmithsonian Starstruck brings immersive cosmos experience to Melbourne
Melbourne now hosts Smithsonian Starstruck, a free-roam immersive experience translating decades of astronomical research into an interactive journey through s…
HighAsteroid 1997 NC1 captured approaching Earth safely at 2.6M km
Asteroid 1997 NC1, measuring 710-1600 meters, will pass Earth on June 27, 2026 at a safe distance of 2.6 million kilometers, posing no planetary risk.
HighPerseverance Rover Reveals Never-Before-Seen Martian Subsurface in Jezero Crater
NASA's Perseverance rover abraded a Martian rock surface in Jezero Crater to examine subsurface material never before seen, collecting samples to investigate M…
HighGarlic Emerges as Unexpected Mosquito Birth Control in Scientific Discovery
Scientists accidentally discovered that garlic can disrupt mosquito and fruit fly mating behavior, potentially inspiring new pest control methods without synth…
MediumKorean researchers develop room-temperature single-photon source for practical quantum applications
South Korean researchers developed a plug-and-play single-photon source operating at room temperature without cryogenic cooling, moving quantum light technolog…
HighNASA's Roman Telescope Could Operate for 22 Years, Double Original Plan
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope used only 18kg of 200kg budgeted fuel for its first course correction, potentially extending its planned 10-year missi…
HighStudy Claims Darkness Travels Faster Than Light; Physics Community Skeptical
A research study claims darkness moves faster than light, challenging fundamental physics principles. The claim requires scientific scrutiny and peer review.
LowJames Webb discovers the universe's oldest star clusters
Canadian researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified ancient star clusters that may contain the universe's first-formed stars, marking a s…
MediumSlowing molecular flow in nanoreactors boosts catalytic performance, Tohoku study finds
Tohoku University research shows that deliberately restricting molecular flow in nanoreactors paradoxically improves catalytic efficiency by preventing congest…
HighNASA's Perseverance rover successfully lands on Mars to search for signs of ancient life
NASA's Perseverance rover successfully landed on Mars after seven months in space, beginning its mission to search for signs of past life in Jezero Crater. The…
HighDecade-Long Experiment Reveals Persistent Mystery in Gravity Measurement
NIST scientists opened a sealed envelope after 10 years to reexamine gravity measurements, revealing persistent challenges in precisely measuring gravitational…
MediumNASA inicia cuenta regresiva para lanzamiento del telescopio Nancy Grace Roman
La NASA inicia la cuenta regresiva para lanzar el telescopio Nancy Grace Roman, el primer gran telescopio espacial nombrado en honor a una mujer científica, co…
HighNASA's New Space Telescope Could Detect Life Signatures on Distant Worlds
NASA is developing the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a space telescope designed to detect biosignatures and atmospheric composition on exoplanets by analyzing…
HighMoon Phase Guide: Waning Gibbous Offers Reflection and Release for All Signs
Times of India publishes daily horoscope guidance based on lunar phases, offering personalized affirmations and manifestation advice for all zodiac signs durin…
LowDART Spacecraft Receives Critical Update After Successfully Altering Asteroid Orbit
NASA's DART spacecraft, which successfully altered an asteroid's orbit in 2022, receives a crucial over-the-air software update. This marks humanity's first in…
HighEl espacio podría volverse inutilizable por la basura orbital que genera la carrera espacial
Un fragmento de cohete SpaceX impactó la Luna, visibilizando la crisis de residuos espaciales que orbitan la Tierra y podrían hacer el espacio inutilizable par…
HighNASA reveals ancient Lake Agassiz's role in early North American agriculture
NASA research examines farming viability in the ancient Lake Agassiz basin, analyzing historical geological and climate data to understand agricultural opportu…
MediumEU-China spacecraft launches to study Earth's magnetic shield against solar storms
A new EU-China spacecraft called Smile has launched to monitor Earth's magnetosphere and study how solar storms interact with the planet's protective magnetic…
HighEnceladus shows multiple signs of habitability, but life remains undetected
Saturn's moon Enceladus exhibits key chemical ingredients for life—sodium salts, molecular hydrogen, and phosphates—suggesting its hidden ocean actively intera…
HighFruit fly study reveals how newly evolved genes become functional
Researchers studying fruit flies have identified how newly emerged genes are regulated by transcription factors and genomic neighbors, offering insights into g…
HighJWST spots most distant dormant black hole, 6 billion suns massive, 10B light-years away
JWST detected a 6-billion-solar-mass dormant black hole 10+ billion light-years away, breaking distance records and revealing how early-universe black holes sh…
HighAncient Engineers Built Great Pyramid with Sophisticated Earthquake Resistance
New research reveals the Great Pyramid of Giza incorporated sophisticated structural features designed to withstand earthquakes, explaining its remarkable 4,50…
HighCentury's Longest Solar Eclipse Set for August 2027 with 6+ Minutes of Totality
A record-breaking solar eclipse lasting over 6 minutes will occur on August 2, 2027, visible across 11 countries in Africa and the Middle East. India will expe…
HighPoverty's Imprint: How Socioeconomic Status Reshapes Children's Brain Development
New research shows socioeconomic status physically alters brain structure and function in children through stress and sleep deprivation, embedding inequality a…
HighWebb Telescope Detects Unexpected Methane Emissions from Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA's Webb Telescope detected unusual methane emissions from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it exited our solar system, revealing chemical composition unlike…
HighNASA usa laser para enviar fotos de animais de estimação para o espaço
A NASA demonstrou um novo sistema de comunicação por laser que transmitiu fotos de animais de estimação para a ISS, aumentando significativamente a velocidade…
HighChinese scientists outline nuclear strategy for deflecting asteroid threats
Chinese rocket scientists have identified what they claim is the most effective method for using nuclear weapons to deflect a potentially catastrophic asteroid…
MediumMadrid's quantum revolution exhibition transforms physics into compelling narrative
A new exhibition at Espacio Fundación Telefónica explores quantum mechanics from Galileo to future quantum computers, making complex physics concepts accessibl…
HighPesticide exposure linked to 70% increased ALS risk, study finds
New research finds occupational pesticide exposure may increase ALS risk by up to 70%, suggesting a significant occupational health concern for workers in agri…
MediumNASA's Roman Space Telescope Doubles Mission Life to 22 Years With Precise Fuel Burn
NASA's Roman Space Telescope has sufficient propellant for 22 years of operations, doubling initial expectations through a precise engine burn, significantly e…
HighLa tensión geopolítica reaviva una nueva carrera espacial entre potencias
Tras décadas de colaboración internacional en el espacio, tensiones geopolíticas terrestres resurgentes entre EE.UU., Rusia y China amenazan con militarizar la…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Stunning New Details of the Helix Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured detailed new images of the Helix Nebula, revealing intricate structures of gas and a white dwarf star with unprecede…
HighSpace Shuttle Endeavour Stacked Vertically for First Museum Display in Over a Decade
NASA's retired Endeavour orbiter has been stacked atop rocket boosters and external tank at a California museum, recreating a launch-ready configuration for th…
HighGalaxies in cosmic voids form stars longer, study finds
Research from Spain's Institute of Astrophysics reveals galaxies in cosmic voids retain gas better and sustain star formation longer, especially in outer regio…
HighAriane 6 Achieves Historic First Flight, Europe's New Heavy-Lift Rocket Launches
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a major milestone for the European Space Agency's next-generation launch vehicle des…
HighMicrosoft to Grant DARPA Hands-On Access to Quantum System at Maryland Facility
Microsoft will provide DARPA hands-on access to its quantum computing system at a new Maryland facility, advancing U.S. defense research capabilities in quantu…
HighDNA methylation changes linked to lung spread in triple-negative breast cancer
Research identifies DNA methylation reprogramming in gene regulatory elements as a key driver of lung metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer, revealing po…
HighRace to Save Hubble: NASA and Partners Launch Preservation Mission
NASA has initiated a preservation effort for the Hubble Space Telescope as the iconic observatory ages. The mission aims to extend the telescope's operational…
MediumNASA's Canceled Artemis Contracts Cost $5.9B, Audit Reveals
An audit reveals NASA's canceled Artemis hardware contracts totaled $5.9 billion, with significant cost overruns including a stage adapter that took 13 years a…
HighSpain's First Female Astronaut: Science Over Symbolism in Space Exploration
Sara García Alonso, Spain's first female astronaut and ESA reserve astronaut, balances biomedical research at Spain's cancer center with space mission preparat…
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