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.
Venus's Runaway Greenhouse Effect Makes It Hotter Than Mercury
Venus transformed from a tropical paradise into a hellish world through a runaway greenhouse effect as the Sun brightened, accumulating atmospheric CO2 that Me…
HighNASA's Swift Telescope Rescue Mission Faces Critical Setback
NASA's spacecraft mission to rescue the failing Swift space telescope has encountered attitude control issues, jeopardizing the rescue operation itself and lea…
HighKidney cancer researchers identify BCL-xL dependency as therapeutic target in SETD2-deficient tumors
Researchers discovered that kidney cancer cells lacking the SETD2 gene become dependent on BCL-xL protein for survival, revealing a therapeutic vulnerability t…
HighScientists confirm universal growth law in 2D quantum systems, solving 40-year physics puzzle
Researchers experimentally verified the 40-year-old KPZ theory in two-dimensional quantum systems using polaritons, confirming that wildly different growth pro…
HighChristina Koch será la primera mujer en viajar a la Luna en la misión Artemis II
La astronauta Christina Koch se prepara para convertirse en la primera mujer en viajar más allá de la órbita terrestre baja en la misión Artemis II de la NASA,…
HighQuitting alcohol triggers brain changes that may increase relapse risk, mouse study shows
New research in mice reveals that quitting alcohol triggers brain changes that paradoxically increase vulnerability to compulsive drinking and relapse risk.
MediumHubble Detects Mysterious 10-Sided Cloud Formation at Saturn's South Pole
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has detected an unusual 10-sided geometric cloud structure, or decagon, swirling in Saturn's atmosphere above the planet's south…
HighPristine New Jersey meteorite offers clues to life's origins in briny asteroid
A 110-pound meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey home in 2024 has been identified as a rare CM1/2 carbonaceous chondrite containing organic compounds an…
HighNASA's Lithium-Fed Ion Engine Passes Critical Test for Mars Missions
NASA successfully tested a powerful lithium-fed ion engine designed to propel crewed missions to Mars, marking a significant milestone in deep-space propulsion…
HighScientists detect sugar in interstellar space, offering clues to life's origins
Astronomers have detected a four-carbon sugar molecule in interstellar dust clouds, suggesting organic compounds essential to life may form naturally in space.
HighExercise Rewires Heart's Nerve System, Opening Door to Targeted Treatments
New research reveals exercise reshapes the nerves regulating the heart asymmetrically, potentially enabling more targeted treatments for arrhythmias and angina.
HighSophie Adenot amorce son retour sur Terre avec l'arrivée de Crew-13 à l'ISS
L'astronaute française Sophie Adenot amorce son retour sur Terre avec l'arrivée de l'équipage Crew-13 à la Station spatiale internationale pour assurer sa relè…
HighAsturian space scientist sees growth potential in region's industrial heritage
Tirso Velasco, an Oviedo-based space projects director who worked on Mars rovers, discusses the SMILE mission collaboration between European and Chinese space…
HighNASA's Swift rescue mission launches June 27 after record 10-month sprint
NASA and startup Katalyst Space Technologies are attempting an unprecedented satellite rescue, launching the Link servicing spacecraft to capture the decaying…
HighUCLA Study Identifies New Dementia Risk Genes Using High-Throughput Testing
UCLA researchers identified multiple new risk genes for Alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy using high-throughput testing methods, revealing…
HighSix-year-old James becomes face of Jeans for Genes campaign
Six-year-old James from Sylvania, living with rare genetic condition Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, is named 2026 ambassador for Jeans for Genes, driving fundraisin…
HighAntarctic ice melt could slow ocean circulation by 40% by 2050, study warns
New research shows rapidly melting Antarctic ice could reduce deep ocean water flows by 40% by 2050, disrupting global climate regulation, nutrient distributio…
HighScientists discover 'chunkiest' Jurassic squid species in Wyoming fossils
Researchers have identified a new species of ancient belemnite, Wyoteuthis linsterorum, from two exceptionally rare 160-million-year-old fossils found in Wyomi…
HighAlcohol-Related Cancer Deaths in US Double Over 30 Years
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US have more than doubled over three decades, with research showing even one drink daily may increase mortality risk from…
HighGreenland Shark Genome Reveals Genetic Secrets Behind 400-Year Lifespan
International researchers sequenced 96.7% of the Greenland shark genome, discovering genetic mechanisms including DNA repair proteins and cancer resistance gen…
HighJapan's JAXA Achieves Reusable Rocket Milestone in SpaceX-Dominated Field
Japan's space agency successfully completed its first prototype reusable rocket test, lifting off and landing safely. The achievement marks progress in cost-cu…
HighNewly discovered fungus offers hope for restoring Britain's decimated native habitats
Scientists discovered a naturally occurring fungus that kills invasive heath-star moss, potentially allowing native British habitats and mosses to recover with…
HighDNA reveals 16th-century Finn's surprising Sámi roots and Iceland connection
Multidisciplinary analysis of a 400-year-old Finnish burial reveals genetic links to Sámi populations and evidence the man lived a remarkably mobile life, like…
HighCircular RNAs Act as Molecular Switch Controlling Sperm Cell Survival
Researchers identify circular RNA regulatory loops that act as molecular switches controlling whether human sperm cells survive or undergo apoptosis, revealing…
MediumVoice Changes May Signal Early Cognitive Decline, Major Study Suggests
Research suggests vocal changes could serve as an early biomarker for cognitive decline, with an NIH-funded study investigating speech patterns and sleep signa…
HighUS Awards SpaceX $4.16B Contract for Air Target Tracking Satellite Constellation
The US government awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build a satellite constellation for tracking aerial targets, expanding military space capabilities.
HighWalking Speed May Matter More Than Step Count for Health Benefits
Recent research suggests walking pace is as important as daily step count for cardiovascular health and longevity, challenging the popular 10,000-step benchmar…
MediumChina postpones Chang'e 7 lunar mission over unmet launch criteria
China's Chang'e 7 robotic lunar mission has been postponed due to failure to meet launch criteria, despite the spacecraft being moved to the launch tower. The…
HighStudy finds millions choosing wrong painkiller for period cramps
Research analyzing 211 million supermarket receipts reveals most people with periods buy paracetamol for cramps, despite ibuprofen being more effective at redu…
HighAstronomers detect magnetic field weakening in star-birth process
Researchers identified ambipolar diffusion in a Taurus dark cloud, revealing how magnetic fields weaken to allow gravitational collapse and star birth. This di…
HighBlack hole jets reshape galaxies far beyond visible boundaries
Research reveals supermassive black hole jets extend far beyond galaxy visible edges, heating surrounding gas and potentially determining whether galaxies form…
HighQuantum entanglement observed in visible crystal; fasting and stress linked
Researchers detected macroscopic quantum entanglement in a centimeter-sized crystal of strange metal for the first time, marking a significant advance in quant…
HighAstronomers confirm long-predicted cosmic wind from Milky Way's black hole
Astronomers have detected the first clear evidence of a powerful hot wind from Sagittarius A, the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, using data from ALMA and…
HighJohns Hopkins study reveals habits form suddenly, not gradually
Johns Hopkins research published in Nature Communications shows habit formation occurs suddenly rather than gradually, with a specific brain region potentially…
HighEclipse lunar espectacular iluminará los cielos de Colombia y Venezuela este jueves
Un eclipse lunar cubrirá el 96,3% de la Luna la noche del 27 al 28 de agosto, visible desde Colombia, Venezuela y gran parte de América. El fenómeno astronómic…
HighHong Kong researchers develop RNA 'cut-and-patch' tool for neurodegenerative diseases
HKUMed researchers have developed RNA Segment Editing (RSE), a precise 'cut-and-patch' tool that can remove or replace faulty RNA segments without permanently…
HighUrbanization reshapes gut microbiomes differently across South Asian communities
A major study of 575 South Asians reveals urbanization reshapes gut microbiomes differently across communities, with changes linked to diet, environment, and c…
HighAsteroid 2001 FO32 poses zero collision risk despite close approach
Asteroid 2001 FO32 will pass 2 million km from Earth in March 2021, far beyond collision risk despite sensationalist media coverage. NASA and astronomers confi…
HighArtemis II bate recorde da Apollo 13 e captura pôr da Terra visto da Lua
A missão Artemis II superou o recorde da Apollo 13 ao atingir 400 mil quilômetros da Terra, capturando imagens do pôr do planeta visto da Lua e realizando obse…
HighNASA Plans Swift Rescue Mission as Doomed Space Telescope Faces Re-entry
NASA is developing a rapid mission to boost the Swift space telescope's orbit before it re-enters Earth's atmosphere, with a Colorado startup also pursuing ind…
HighNASA's Mars Rover Perseverance Completes Marathon Distance After 5 Years on Red Planet
NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled a marathon distance (42.195 km) on Mars, marking a significant milestone in its five-year mission. The achievement was c…
HighLua Cheia ilumina o céu em 2 de maio; maio terá duas luas cheias
On May 2, 2026, the Moon is in its Full phase at 100% visibility. May features five lunar phases including two Full Moons, with the next Waning Moon occurring…
HighCold exposure therapy shows promise for weight loss, study suggests
New research suggests ice vests and cold showers may aid weight loss by activating brown fat metabolism. The findings highlight cold exposure as a potential no…
MediumScientists Recalibrate Diamond's Melting Point Under Extreme Pressure
Lawrence Livermore researchers used laser-induced shockwaves to measure diamond's melting point under extreme pressure, finding previous estimates were off by…
HighCoffee drinkers have richer gut microbiota, study finds—even decaf works
Research by epidemiologist Tim Spector analyzing 22,000 people across 25 countries shows coffee drinkers have significantly more diverse gut microbiota, driven…
HighQuantum batteries challenge conventional charging physics with counterintuitive breakthroughs
Researchers have developed quantum batteries that defy traditional charging rules, potentially revolutionizing energy storage through counterintuitive quantum…
MediumReading hobby linked to lower dementia risk, studies suggest
Research shows reading for pleasure is associated with better brain health, improved memory, and reduced dementia risk, with benefits extending from childhood…
MediumSulfur Gas Signal Boosts Tomato Heat Tolerance, Study Finds
Researchers identify hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) signaling via the SlLCD1 gene as critical for tomato heat tolerance, enabling plants to manage oxidative stress, wa…
HighIce sheets can collapse 600 meters per day, study warns of Antarctic vulnerability
Research on historical ice sheet retreat reveals Antarctic ice can collapse at 600 metres per day—20 times faster than satellite observations show—with major i…
HighLua em fase Crescente nesta quarta; Lua Cheia chega em 5 dias
On May 7, 2025, the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase at 74% visibility, with the Full Moon arriving in 5 days. Complete lunar calendar provided for May.
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