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.
NASA revela los detalles de Artemis III: tres cohetes y dos acoplamientos orbitales para 2027
La NASA presentó oficialmente los detalles de Artemis III, una misión prevista para 2027 que coordinará tres cohetes potentes, cuatro astronautas y dos acoplam…
HighIntermittent fasting may boost brain function beyond weight loss, study finds
Research suggests 16:8 intermittent fasting may improve brain function and cognitive abilities in older adults, with benefits extending beyond weight loss to s…
MediumEarlier dinners linked to better weight loss, Johns Hopkins study finds
Johns Hopkins research shows earlier dinner times may enhance weight loss by optimizing metabolic processes, challenging common eating patterns.
HighEnceladus Creates Vast Electromagnetic Wake Spanning 500,000 km Around Saturn
Scientists discovered that Saturn's moon Enceladus generates a vast electromagnetic wake extending over 500,000 km, revealing its major influence on Saturn's m…
HighNASA Prepares Nuclear-Powered Mars Mission with 2028 Launch Target
NASA is developing the SR-1 Freedom, a fission-powered interplanetary spacecraft scheduled for launch to Mars in 2028, equipped with nuclear thrusters and expe…
MediumFrom Osorno to Global Recognition: Chile's Most-Cited Scientist
José Rodríguez, a 72-year-old Chilean electrical engineer and National Prize winner, is the world's most-cited Chilean scientist, pioneering research in power…
HighScientists trace ultra-high-energy neutrino to distant 'Shadow Blaster' galaxy
Scientists have traced a high-energy neutrino traveling 11 billion light-years to its source in a dusty starburst galaxy nicknamed 'Shadow Blaster,' advancing…
HighCan Rockets Survive Lightning Strikes? It Depends on Where They're Hit
Rockets can sometimes survive lightning strikes during launch due to protective design features, but powerful strikes can cause critical failures. Space agenci…
HighHubble Observes First-Ever Spin Reversal in Small Comet 41P
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope detected the first-ever reversal of a comet's spin direction in comet 41P, caused by uneven outgassing jets as it approached the…
HighBlood Moon Eclipse Sept. 7–8: Best Viewing Spots Across Asia, Australia, Africa
A total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7–8 will create a blood moon visible to billions worldwide, with optimal viewing from Asia and Australia, while Europe faces cha…
HighPerseverance Rover Hits Marathon Milestone as Mars Exploration Evolves Beyond Single Missions
NASA's Perseverance rover has driven a marathon distance on Mars, demonstrating successful autonomous navigation. The mission continues evolving with sample re…
HighScientists Identify Over 1,000 DNA Variants Linked to Personality Traits
Researchers have discovered more than 1,000 DNA variants associated with personality traits, suggesting genetics plays a significant role alongside environment…
HighNASA's Perseverance rover captures selfie at unexplored Martian frontier
NASA's Perseverance rover has taken a new selfie in an unexplored western region of Mars, continuing its mission to document the planet's geology and search fo…
HighInfants Show Innate Fear Response to Spiders, Study Finds
Research demonstrates that six-month-old babies exhibit measurable pupil dilation when viewing spider images compared to similarly-sized flowers, suggesting an…
MediumNISAR Satellite Reveals Antarctic 'Hummingbird' in Radar Imagery
The US-India NISAR satellite has released radar imagery showing an Antarctic mountain peak that visually resembles a hummingbird, demonstrating the satellite's…
HighNASA's Perseverance rover discovers 'most compelling' organic evidence on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered polka-dotted rocks in Mars' Jezero Crater containing organic carbon and minerals that could indicate ancient microbial lif…
HighVitamin A deficiency linked to increased stomach cancer risk, study finds
A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology links vitamin A deficiency to higher stomach cancer risk. Adequate vitamin A intake protects the stomach lining…
MediumExtreme heat doubles young people's mental health admission risk, Australian study finds
Australian research reveals extreme high temperatures double young people's risk of mental health admissions, expanding understanding of heat's impact beyond p…
HighScientists Discover Tiny Spider That Hunts Prey Six Times Its Size
Researchers have identified a new spider species that hunts prey six times its own body size, living in wall crevices. The discovery highlights remarkable pred…
MediumSpaceX lança Starship com sucesso e abre caminho para voo orbital
SpaceX realizou com sucesso o 13º voo integrado do Starship, testando sistemas críticos para futuras missões lunares da Nasa, embora o primeiro estágio não ten…
HighNASA Unveils First James Webb Telescope Images Peering Into Universe's Origins
NASA shared preview images from the James Webb Space Telescope, with full image release scheduled for July 12, 2022. The telescope aims to explore the origins…
HighAstronomers finally detect the Milky Way's black hole wind after 50 years of theory
Northwestern researchers using ALMA telescope confirmed theoretical predictions by detecting a 45-degree cone of wind emanating from the Milky Way's central bl…
HighGenetic testing now identifies cause of pancreatic agenesis in 98% of cases
A University of Exeter study shows genetic testing can identify the cause of pancreatic agenesis in 98% of cases, enabling faster diagnosis and better family s…
HighNASA's Mars orbiter spots teddy bear-shaped rock formation on Red Planet
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured an image of a rock formation on Mars that resembles a teddy bear's face, created by a hill, two craters, and a…
HighNASA discovers unusual composition in near-Earth asteroid
NASA has identified unexpected characteristics in a near-Earth asteroid, suggesting compositions or properties that differ from typical space objects.
MediumISS astronauts stand down from evacuation alert after Zvezda module leak repairs paused
ISS astronauts donned spacesuits and stood ready to evacuate via Dragon spacecraft as Russian cosmonauts repaired cracks in the Zvezda service module. The prec…
HighResearchers achieve stable ultraviolet laser-plasma breakthrough, paving path to compact FELs
German researchers achieved stable ultraviolet light generation using laser-plasma free-electron lasers, reducing accelerator size by 1000x and advancing towar…
HighNASA Declares Mars MAVEN Spacecraft Dead After Six Months of Silence
NASA has officially ended its MAVEN Mars orbiter mission after the spacecraft entered an unrecoverable state following an orbital anomaly. The mission, which l…
HighChina postpones Chang'e-7 lunar mission, citing unmet launch conditions
China postponed its Chang'e-7 lunar mission launch, citing unmet conditions and prioritizing mission success. The spacecraft was scheduled to explore the moon'…
HighRusia planea instalar una planta nuclear en la Luna para 2036 en su apuesta por el liderazgo espacial
Rusia anuncia planes para construir una planta de energía nuclear en la Luna para 2036, buscando recuperar su liderazgo espacial frente a Estados Unidos y Chin…
HighScottish engineers plan to age Scotch whisky in space by 2028
Engineers from Scotland and Japan plan to launch Scotch whisky samples into orbit in 2028 to study how extreme temperature cycles affect aging, potentially ena…
HighAging Scientists Produce Less Disruptive Research, Study Finds
Scientific research is becoming less disruptive as the workforce ages, with studies showing researchers produce their most innovative work early in careers, su…
MediumBrain Starts 'Full and Messy,' Not Blank, Mouse Study Suggests
New research on mouse brains suggests the brain starts dense and disorganized at birth, then prunes connections to optimize itself—challenging the 'blank slate…
MediumPink noise bursts during sleep boost brain's waste-clearing ability, Boston study shows
A Boston-area study finds that timed bursts of pink noise during sleep enhance restorative sleep by increasing fluid waves in the brain that clear metabolic wa…
HighStudy finds grapes may boost skin's natural defenses through gene activity changes
Western New England University research found that consuming three daily grape portions for two weeks enhanced skin barrier function and reduced oxidative stre…
MediumGenetic variants linked to high pulse pressure tied to dementia mortality risk
A new study finds that genetic variants predisposing people to higher pulse pressure are associated with a 16% increased risk of dementia as a contributing cau…
HighSaharan dust fertilizes Amazon with precise nutrient balance via transatlantic winds
NASA's CALIPSO satellite revealed that 27.7 million tonnes of Saharan dust annually cross the Atlantic, delivering phosphorus that precisely replaces nutrients…
HighNASA converts black hole sound waves into eerie audio during Black Hole Week
NASA released an eerie audio recording derived from X-ray data of a black hole in Perseus galaxy cluster, converting astronomical ripples into sound by scaling…
HighNew Study Challenges Dark Matter Evidence Using Bullet Cluster Data
University of Bonn researchers using JWST data suggest the Bullet Cluster's gravitational lensing may be explained without dark matter, supporting Modified New…
MediumColorectal cancer triggers nerve inflammation in mice and primates, study finds
Research demonstrates colorectal cancer causes peripheral neuropathy through inflammatory mechanisms in mice and primates, suggesting an underreported neurolog…
HighUltra-Processed Foods Linked to 34% Higher Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Research from Florida Atlantic University links ultra-processed foods commonly consumed by Americans to a notably elevated prostate cancer risk, with some stud…
MediumMathematical Model Shows Gravity On-Off Switching Creates Particle Residue
A mathematical model demonstrates that toggling gravity on and off produces residual particles, offering theoretical insights into gravitational dynamics and q…
MediumNature's Extreme Survivors: How Greenland Sharks and Ocean Quahogs Live for Centuries
Scientists study extraordinarily long-lived animals like Greenland sharks (400 years) and ocean quahogs (500+ years) to understand aging mechanisms and potenti…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during test, dealing blow to SpaceX rivalry
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground hotfire test on Thursday, marking a significant setback for Jeff Bezos' space venture in its competitio…
HighNASA ends 11-year MAVEN Mars mission after December signal loss
NASA has ended its 11-year MAVEN Mars mission after losing contact with the spacecraft in December. An anomaly review board determined the spacecraft entered a…
HighHoneycomb structures spotted in Mars imagery
NASA imagery from July 2026 reveals honeycomb-like geological structures on Mars surface, offering new insights into planetary formation and erosion patterns.
MediumRare Blue Moon appears Sunday, won't return until 2028
A rare Blue Moon—the second full moon in May—peaks at dawn on May 31, 2026, coinciding with proximity to the red star Antares. The next monthly Blue Moon won't…
HighPlants may survive 1.8 billion more years as Sun brightens, study finds
New climate modeling research suggests Earth's plant life could persist for another 1.8-1.87 billion years, pushing back previous extinction estimates by hundr…
HighScientists Engineer Yeast to Transform Plastic Waste Into Edible Protein Cookies
Researchers at Southern Illinois University use engineered yeast to transform plastic and agricultural waste into protein-rich food ingredients, with potential…
HighCanadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen to conduct live Q&A from space during Artemis II
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen will conduct a live Q&A with Canadian media from space during the Artemis II mission on April 3-4, markin…
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