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.
JWST captures ancient dwarf galaxy's dramatic starburst 59 million light-years away
The James Webb Space Telescope captured new infrared images of I Zwicky 18, a dwarf galaxy 59 million light-years away, revealing recent bursts of star formati…
HighWaning Moon Invites Intentional Release and Self-Refinement Across All Zodiac Signs
A horoscope guide for December 7, 2025 interprets the Waning Gibbous Moon phase aligned with Krishna Paksha Tritiya, offering personalized affirmations and man…
LowJames Webb reveals hidden secrets of the Squid Galaxy's supermassive core
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented infrared images of M77 (Squid Galaxy), piercing through cosmic dust to reveal a supermassive black ho…
HighEarliest snakes showed remarkable brain and ecological diversity, study finds
New research published in Nature reveals that the earliest snakes possessed exceptional brain complexity and occupied diverse ecological niches, challenging pr…
HighDecade-Old Discovery Offers New Clues in Physics' Enduring Gravity Mystery
A sealed envelope containing a decade-old discovery offers new insights into gravity, one of physics' greatest unsolved mysteries despite 340 years of study si…
MediumCollapsing Stars May Birth Mini-Universes, Challenging Black Hole Theory
Scientists propose that dying stars could spawn mini-universes and form gravastars rather than black holes, potentially requiring new physics to explain stella…
MediumNASA's Juno Spacecraft Captures Closest Europa Images in 20+ Years
NASA's Juno spacecraft captured the closest images of Jupiter's moon Europa in over 20 years, revealing surface details that will help scientists map geologica…
HighAll Homo naledi fossils tested are female, puzzling scientists
Ancient protein analysis of 20 Homo naledi specimens from a South African cave reveals all tested individuals are female, challenging assumptions about the spe…
HighWebb Telescope Captures Exoplanet Atmosphere in Unprecedented Detail
The James Webb Space Telescope has achieved unprecedented observations of an exoplanet's atmosphere, revealing its chemical composition and formation. This bre…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Intricate Details of Lion Nebula's Dying Star
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed imagery of the Lion Nebula, providing new observations of a dying star within the cosmic structure.
MediumBarnard's Star Planets Are Inhospitable Wastelands, Study Confirms
Four exoplanets orbiting Barnard's Star, our second-nearest stellar neighbor, are confirmed uninhabitable due to magnesium-rich composition that prevents water…
HighStrawberry Moon rises Monday evening across North America and beyond
The full strawberry moon will be visible Monday evening across multiple regions including the UK, Chicago, and globally. Specific moonrise times are available…
HighThwaites 'Doomsday Glacier' melting faster through cracks than flat ice, study finds
New research reveals Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is melting rapidly through unexpected mechanisms: deep cracks and staircase-like formations accelerate ice l…
HighOptimism linked to healthier hearts in new study
A University of South Florida study finds that optimistic individuals tend to have healthier hearts, suggesting positive attitudes may contribute to improved c…
MediumScientists Discover 'Missing Link' Black Hole From Universe's Dawn
Astronomers discovered GNz7q, a black hole from 750 million years after the Big Bang, representing the predicted evolutionary ancestor of supermassive black ho…
HighScientists reveal evolutionary path of human hand from ape ancestors
New research provides fresh insights into how the human hand evolved from our primate ancestors, advancing understanding of human evolutionary biology and anat…
MediumCEU graduates earn Registered Microbiologist certification
Eight Centro Escolar University graduates successfully passed the Certification Examination for Registered Microbiologists, positioning them for roles in resea…
HighDNA barcoding revolutionizes Pakistan's insect research, revealing vast unknowns
Pakistani researchers are using DNA barcoding and bioinformatics to identify and classify insects, revealing that 79% of discovered species lack formal scienti…
HighNASA fires 120-kilowatt lithium thruster in Mars propulsion breakthrough
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory successfully tested a lithium-fed electric thruster at 120 kilowatts, marking the highest-power electric propulsion firing in…
HighScientists Discover 4.5-Billion-Year-Old Traces of 'Proto Earth' in Ancient Rocks
Researchers identified chemical signatures of proto-Earth from 4.5 billion years ago in ancient rocks, offering direct evidence of planetary formation before a…
HighMajor study finds COVID-19 linked to long-term neurological and psychiatric risks
A major Oxford-led study of 1.28 million patients finds COVID-19 survivors face elevated risks of neurological and psychiatric conditions up to two years post-…
HighSwift Rescue Mission Faces Critical Setback as Spacecraft Encounters Reaction Wheel Failures
A private spacecraft designed to rescue NASA's aging Swift space telescope is experiencing reaction wheel failures that threaten its orbital operations and the…
HighOverprotective Parenting Linked to Anxiety in Youth, Study Finds
Research shows excessive parental monitoring links to anxiety and depression in young adults, while unstructured play and autonomy build emotional resilience.…
MediumBird flu devastates seal populations on remote Australian Antarctic islands
H5N1 bird flu has killed over 75% of southern elephant seal pups on Australia's Heard Island, with 13,000 deaths among a population of 17,000 since August. The…
HighHubble Spots Galaxy Clearing Cosmic Fog 1.4 Billion Years After Big Bang
Hubble Space Telescope has detected MXDFz4.4, a small but intensely star-forming galaxy from 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang, actively ionizing surroundin…
HighPaternal weight gain linked to children's obesity risk before conception
Research suggests fathers' abdominal weight gain and metabolic health may increase children's obesity and disease risk before conception through epigenetic mec…
MediumTokyo scientists unlock early solar system secrets from Ryugu asteroid samples
Japanese researchers analyzing samples from asteroid Ryugu discovered preserved magnetic field records from 3-7 million years after the Solar System's formatio…
HighSpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time despite early flight termination
SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully launched into orbit for the first time, marking a major milestone for the company's next-generation vehicle, though the f…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 launches 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Saturday
SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, Feb. 7, with multiple public viewing locatio…
HighChronic insomnia linked to brain aging equivalent of 3.5 years, study finds
New research shows chronic insomnia accelerates brain aging by 3.5 years and increases dementia risk by 40%, affecting roughly 12% of Americans who experience…
HighAir Pollution Doubles Workplace Accident Risk, Study Finds
A 20-year study links air pollution to a 2.6-fold increase in workplace accidents, with PM2.5 doubling associated with 37% more fatalities and estimated costs…
HighSpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites, lands booster on droneship
SpaceX launched its Starlink 6-74 mission from Cape Canaveral, deploying 28 satellites to orbit while successfully landing the Falcon 9 booster on a droneship…
HighVoice Changes May Signal Early Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests
New research suggests voice changes may be an early indicator of cognitive decline and dementia, potentially detectable before memory loss becomes apparent.
MediumScientists Map Sugar Coatings on Cells to Detect Disease Early
Researchers at Max Planck Institute developed 'Glycan Atlasing' to map sugar structures on cell surfaces, revealing they change with cellular state and can ide…
HighScientists claim first synthetic cell built from scratch, though claims await peer review
University of Minnesota researchers claim to have built SpudCell, the first synthetic cell created entirely from scratch that completes a full life cycle inclu…
MediumNASA's Deep Space Network performs well on Artemis II despite near-critical failure
NASA's Deep Space Network successfully supported the Artemis II mission despite recent infrastructure challenges, demonstrating operational resilience for crit…
MediumMovement Breaks Throughout Day Linked to Lower Cancer Risk, Study Finds
New research shows that taking regular movement breaks throughout the day, including just three minutes of vigorous activity, is associated with lower cancer r…
MediumCERN's particle accelerator unlocks new insights into Big Bang physics
Earth's largest particle accelerator achieves breakthrough in studying the early universe moments after the Big Bang, representing decades of scientific pursui…
HighNASA Maps Maize Growing Seasons Using Satellite Imagery
NASA uses satellite imagery to track and visualize crop growing seasons in the Maize Triangle region, providing data for agricultural monitoring and climate ad…
MediumSurfer Escapes Unharmed After Suspected Great White Shark Attack in Northern California
A surfer was attacked by a suspected great white shark at Dillon Beach in Northern California on Dec. 22 but escaped without injury, though his surfboard was d…
HighSpaceX aborta lanzamiento de Starship por falla en motores; Musk promete reintentar en días
SpaceX canceló el decimotercer vuelo de prueba del Starship tras detectar anomalías en el encendido de motores. Elon Musk confirmó que reemplazarán dos motores…
HighFathers' Health Shapes Children's Obesity Risk Through Biology and Behavior
UC Irvine research reveals fathers' pre-conception and ongoing health significantly influences children's obesity risk through biological and behavioral pathwa…
HighMicrogravity's Immediate Effects: How Fluid Shifts Compromise Astronaut Nutrition
Astronauts experience fluid shifts toward the head within hours of reaching microgravity, dulling smell and taste. NASA closely monitors nutrition to combat mu…
HighNo-Fish Zones Reshape Great Barrier Reef Microbiomes
Research reveals that no-take marine reserves on the Great Barrier Reef host distinct microbial communities compared to fished areas, with lower nitrogen level…
HighSpeeding Star Orbiting Milky Way's Black Hole Offers New Insights
Researchers have identified an exceptionally fast-moving star orbiting Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, potentially…
HighSupermassive black holes strip exoplanet atmospheres across galactic scales
Research shows supermassive black holes at galaxy centers can render exoplanets uninhabitable across vast distances by stripping atmospheres and depleting ozon…
HighEuropa's Ocean May Be Sealed Off by Icy Shell, Complicating Search for Life
New research suggests Europa's icy shell may severely limit fluid exchange between the moon's subsurface ocean and surface, complicating future exploration eff…
HighSenegal Lab's Swift Hantavirus Sequencing Shows Power of Global Research Networks
Senegal's Institut Pasteur de Dakar rapidly identified Andes hantavirus strain aboard a stranded cruise ship within 24 hours, demonstrating the vital importanc…
High3 Minutes of Intense Exercise May Outperform 90 Minutes of Cardio, Study Finds
A new study finds that 3 minutes of high-intensity exercise produces comparable blood health changes to 90 minutes of moderate cycling, offering a time-efficie…
MediumYoung scientist carries Ceuta's memory into promising research career
Antonio Arroyo Mateo, a 29-year-old researcher from Málaga with deep roots in Ceuta, channels childhood memories of the autonomous city into a promising scient…
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