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.
SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully deploys 27 Starlink satellites, lands booster at sea
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched 27 Starlink satellites and successfully landed on a drone ship at sea, marking the 80th Starlink mission of 2026.
HighNASA anuncia el mayor indicio de vida en Marte hallado por Perseverance
El rover Perseverance de la NASA encontró en Marte fragmentos de roca con características que podrían ser los indicios más claros de vida microbiana jamás desc…
HighCERN Detects Quantum Entanglement in Higgs Boson Decay Products
CERN physicists have detected quantum entanglement in particles produced by Higgs boson collisions at the Large Hadron Collider, confirming 'spooky action' pre…
HighNASA presenta Artemis III: una misión de tres cohetes y dos acoplamientos en órbita 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…
HighNanocluster electrolyte design enables safer, longer-lasting lithium metal batteries
Researchers develop a nanocluster electrolyte using fluorinated diluents that enables lithium metal batteries with enhanced safety, 800+ cycle life, and over 5…
HighEarth's Center of Mass Shifts Less Than Expected, NASA Study Reveals
Scientists using satellite data discovered Earth's center of mass drifts several millimeters annually due to monsoon rains, snowpack, ocean water, and air mass…
HighAstronautas establecen récord en vuelo exprés de 8 horas hacia la Estación Espacial
Cuatro astronautas llegaron a la Estación Espacial Internacional en un vuelo exprés de ocho horas, estableciendo un récord de velocidad para Estados Unidos. La…
HighPerseverance Rover Completes Marathon on Mars After 5 Years
NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled a marathon distance (42.195 km) across Mars over five years, with the milestone captured by the HiRISE orbiter in a rema…
HighHeart-healthy habits cut cancer mortality risk by 38%, study finds
A 15-year Italian study finds that maintaining cardiovascular health through exercise, diet, and weight management reduces mortality risk by 38% in cancer surv…
HighFinancial hardship linked to accelerated brain aging, study finds
New research suggests persistent financial hardship may accelerate brain aging and increase Alzheimer's risk, highlighting long-term neurological impacts of ec…
HighNon-coding DNA acts as evolutionary 'fortress' protecting genomes through development and species transitions
Nature review proposes non-coding DNA functions as a 3D protective buffer safeguarding genomes during early development and evolutionary transitions, with dosa…
HighOSIRIS-REx samples reveal all five DNA building blocks on asteroid Bennu
Scientists analyzing samples from asteroid Bennu collected by OSIRIS-REx discovered all five DNA/RNA nucleobases and life-essential minerals, suggesting the so…
HighLa NASA completa el ensayo final de la cuenta atrás para Artemis II
La NASA realizó un simulacro completo de la cuenta atrás de Artemis II con la tripulación de astronautas, ensayando las últimas 5,5 horas previas al lanzamient…
HighFour-Carbon Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space, Bolstering Life's Origins Theories
Researchers detected erythrulose, a four-carbon sugar, in interstellar space using radio telescopes, supporting theories that life's molecular precursors origi…
HighHunting lobby targets wildlife scientist over inconvenient research findings
Hunting groups are publicly discrediting a research institute director whose scientific findings support conservation measures they oppose, citing her advisory…
HighWhat Your Summer Reading Reveals About Your Deepest Anxieties
Research shows book genre preferences subconsciously reflect personality traits and existential anxieties, with crime novels indicating concern about danger, r…
MediumNew CRISPR technique safely reactivates silenced genes by removing chemical tags
UNSW Sydney researchers developed epigenetic CRISPR technology that removes chemical tags from DNA to reactivate silenced genes, offering safer treatment for s…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 Sets New Reuse Record With 26th Successful Flight
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket completed its 26th launch and landing on Feb. 15, breaking the company's reuse record while deploying 21 Starlink satellites to orbit…
HighHealthy eating habits may protect brain health and delay dementia, study finds
Research suggests dietary habits can protect cognitive function and potentially delay dementia onset, even in individuals with Alzheimer's pathology. Studies h…
HighAstronomers Detect First Exomoon Beyond Our Solar System
Astronomers have detected what may be the first moon orbiting a planet outside our solar system, with CD-35 2722 B showing one of the strongest signals yet for…
MediumWebb telescope mystery solved: 'little red dots' are young black holes in gas
Astronomers have identified mysterious 'little red dots' observed by the James Webb Space Telescope as young supermassive black holes wrapped in gas, solving a…
High25-Year-Old Entrepreneur Building India's First Private Reusable Spaceplane
25-year-old Sree Supranayi co-founded AnduraX to develop India's first private reusable spaceplane, aiming to support ISRO's Bharatiya Antariksh Station and en…
HighSpaceX Petitions FCC to Block Viasat Satellite Over Starlink Interference Risk
SpaceX petitioned the FCC to block Viasat's F2 satellite from US market access, claiming it will cause severe radio interference to Starlink services. Amazon h…
HighThousands of fireballs streak Earth's sky daily, mostly unnoticed
Several thousand meteoroids burn up in Earth's atmosphere daily as fireballs, though most occur over unpopulated areas. A recent fireball near Ohio was visible…
HighWebb Telescope Unveils Hidden Structures in 'Crystal Ball Nebula' NGC 1514
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented infrared images of NGC 1514, a planetary nebula 1,500 light-years away, revealing intricate gas struc…
HighScientists Discover 20km Rock Layer Beneath Bermuda, Solving Geological Mystery
Seismic study reveals a 20km-thick rock layer beneath Bermuda formed 30+ million years ago, explaining the island's unusual elevation without active volcanism.…
HighCoffee and Tea Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Study Suggests
Recent research suggests regular consumption of coffee and tea may be associated with reduced dementia risk, with potential benefits for brain health and cogni…
MediumTeenage 'recklessness' is evolution at work, not brain failure
Research in evolutionary criminology reveals teenage risk-taking and rule-breaking stem from brain development optimized for peer integration, not poor judgmen…
HighNASA captura sonda sul-coreana Danuri esticada como 'prancha' em órbita lunar
A NASA fotografou a sonda sul-coreana Danuri passando pela órbita da Lua em alta velocidade, criando a ilusão de uma prancha de surf devido ao tempo de exposiç…
HighUltra-processed foods linked to depression and reduced brain volume, study finds
Spanish research links ultra-processed food consumption to depressive symptoms and reduced gray matter volume in brain regions controlling reward processing an…
HighSpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida tonight
SpaceX is launching 23 Starlink satellites via Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on December 2, continuing its mission to expand global internet coverage to underse…
HighNASA lanzará el telescopio Nancy Grace Roman con capacidad 100 veces mayor que Hubble
La NASA lanzará el telescopio Nancy Grace Roman desde Cabo Cañaveral a bordo de un cohete Falcon Heavy, nueve meses antes de lo previsto. El observatorio panor…
HighQuantum Mechanics Explained: Understanding Einstein's 'Spooky Action at a Distance'
A physicist explains fundamental quantum mechanics concepts, including Einstein's famous critique of quantum entanglement as 'spooky action at a distance,' exp…
HighJune's overlooked science breakthroughs: 6 research stories worth your attention
Ars Technica curates six notable scientific research stories from June that received limited mainstream coverage, spanning various fields of scientific discove…
MediumNASA's newest space telescope launches to explore the hidden universe
NASA has launched its newest space telescope designed to explore previously hidden regions of the universe, advancing astronomical observation capabilities.
MediumResearchers develop blood test to detect multiple cancers before symptoms emerge
Researchers have developed a blood test capable of detecting multiple cancer types before symptoms emerge, addressing the critical need for early diagnosis whe…
MediumScientists identify possible remnants of ancient galaxy consumed by Milky Way
Astronomers identified 20 metal-poor stars that may be remnants of a dwarf galaxy called Loki, consumed by the Milky Way approximately 10 billion years ago, po…
MediumVast Space's Haven-1 Takes Shape for 2027 Commercial Space Station Debut
Vast Space's Haven-1, the first commercial space station, is being assembled for launch in early 2027, ahead of competitors and the ISS retirement in 2030. The…
HighEuclid's Milky Way portrait maps 60M stars, revolutionizes exoplanet detection
ESA's Euclid space telescope captured a record-breaking image of the Milky Way's central bulge containing 60 million stars, providing a crucial reference map f…
HighFormer NASA scientist claims near-death experiences reveal consistent afterlife visions
A former NASA scientist claims to have died three times and reports experiencing identical visions in each near-death event, raising questions about consciousn…
LowChina's Tianwen-2 Probe Reaches Asteroid 2016 HO3 After Billion-Km Journey
China's Tianwen-2 probe has successfully arrived at asteroid 2016 HO3 after a 400-day, 1-billion-kilometer journey, beginning scientific exploration for the na…
HighAstronaut's Mystery Illness Prompts NASA to Reassess Future Mission Planning
An astronaut's unexplained illness is forcing NASA to reconsider how it plans and executes future space missions, potentially affecting operational protocols.
MediumAdenovirus triggers rapid neutrophil death while escaping destruction
Study reveals adenoviruses bind to neutrophils via antibody-coated mechanisms, triggering rapid cell death, inflammatory responses, and NET release while allow…
HighStarship logra captura histórica de su primera etapa en quinto vuelo
SpaceX alcanzó un hito sin precedentes al capturar exitosamente la primera etapa de Starship con los brazos de la torre Mechazilla, marcando un avance crucial…
HighDNA Sequencing Pioneers Win Spain's Princess of Asturias Research Prize
David Klenerman, Shankar Balasubramanian, and Pascal Mayer receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for developing next-generation DNA sequencing technologi…
HighSpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites, expands broadband service to UK, Germany, New Zealand
SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites and expanded its broadband beta service to the UK, Germany, and New Zealand, bringing its orbital constellation to 1,200…
HighNASA launches emergency rescue mission to save Swift Observatory from burning up
NASA enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies to rescue the Swift Observatory from burning up in Earth's atmosphere by boosting its decaying orbit 150 miles higher…
HighRare Black Moon Coincides With Partial Solar Eclipse Today
A partial solar eclipse occurs today coinciding with a rare 'Black Moon' phenomenon, visible from southern South America, Antarctica, and Pacific regions but n…
HighAncient squirrel droppings unlock 700,000 years of Arctic ecosystem secrets
Scientists analyzing frozen squirrel droppings from Yukon permafrost have reconstructed 700,000 years of ancient ecosystems, revealing diverse plant and animal…
HighSpaceX rocket washes ashore on Christmas Island after July ocean crash
A SpaceX rocket that crashed into the Indian Ocean during a July test flight from Texas has unexpectedly washed ashore near Christmas Island, drawing curiosity…
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