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.
Study finds intermittent fasting benefits tied to calorie cuts, not meal timing
New research finds time-restricted eating provides no metabolic benefit when calorie intake remains constant, suggesting calorie reduction—not eating windows—d…
HighSeven-day meditation retreat produces measurable brain and biological changes
A seven-day intensive meditation retreat triggered significant changes in brain connectivity, neuroplasticity, immune function, and natural pain relief mechani…
MediumHot tea and coffee contain highest microplastic levels, study finds
University of Birmingham research reveals hot tea and coffee contain 49-81 and 29-57 microplastics per liter respectively, with disposable cups identified as a…
HighISRO Satellite Images Expose Massive Damage from Uttarkashi Cloudburst
A devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand has caused massive infrastructure damage. ISRO satellite imagery reveals the scale of destruction and aids…
HighStudy identifies optimal sleep duration linked to healthy aging
Research analyzing 300,000 sleep surveys reveals a specific sleep duration sweet spot linked to healthy aging and cognitive efficiency, with both insufficient…
HighThe Overview Effect: How Seeing Earth Whole Rewires Astronauts' Minds
Astronauts who view Earth from space report a consistent psychological shift—the overview effect—where national borders disappear and perspective on human conf…
HighEye test may predict consciousness recovery after brain injury, study finds
Researchers found that a late pupil light response measured via bedside eye test predicts consciousness recovery in severe brain injury patients, potentially o…
MediumFastest star orbiting Sagittarius A* reaches 8% light speed, revealing black hole secrets
Scientists discovered the fastest star in the Milky Way orbiting the central black hole Sagittarius A* at 8% the speed of light, potentially revealing the blac…
HighICMR study reveals unregulated IVF costs burden Indian couples, urges insurance coverage
An ICMR study finds infertility treatments cost over ₹1 lakh per IVF cycle, placing severe financial strain on couples. Researchers urge inclusion in PM-JAY he…
HighNASA astronauts begin solar panel upgrade on International Space Station
NASA and ESA astronauts conduct spacewalks to install six new solar arrays on the International Space Station, increasing power capacity from 160 to 215 kilowa…
HighCrop diversity in small field patches boosts bird populations by 70%, study finds
A three-year study shows that growing diverse crops in small field patches increases bird visits by 70% compared to conventional large-field farming, with redu…
HighNASA captures first image of Ingenuity helicopter on Mars ahead of historic flight attempt
NASA's Perseverance rover captured the first photograph of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, marking preparation for humanity's first aircraft flight on anothe…
HighSpaceX Shifts Focus Away From Falcon 9, Its Most Successful Rocket
SpaceX is shifting its operational focus from the Falcon 9, its most successful rocket to date, signaling a transition toward next-generation launch systems.
HighFour-Winged Dinosaur Reveals Birds Lost Flight Before Becoming Modern Avians
New research on Anchiornis huxleyi, a 160-million-year-old four-winged dinosaur, reveals it was secondarily flightless with molting patterns matching modern fl…
HighBlue Origin iguala a SpaceX: Bezos recupera con éxito el New Glenn tras lanzar misión marciana
Blue Origin recuperó exitosamente la primera etapa de su cohete New Glenn tras lanzar satélites de la NASA hacia Marte, igualando así el hito que solo SpaceX h…
HighAir pollution linked to 20-30% higher motor neurone disease risk, study finds
A study of 10,000 participants found long-term exposure to air pollution increases motor neurone disease risk by 20-30% and worsens disease progression, partic…
HighResearchers coat mitochondria with engineered materials while preserving energy production
Researchers successfully coated mitochondria with metal-organic frameworks without impairing their energy-producing function, opening potential therapeutic app…
HighCERN physicists identify long-sought anomaly at Large Hadron Collider
Physicists at CERN's particle accelerator have identified a long-sought anomaly after years of investigation, potentially advancing fundamental physics underst…
MediumNASA documenta mudanças na 'cratera feliz' de Marte em quase uma década
A sonda Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter capturou novas imagens da "cratera feliz" marciana, revelando mudanças significativas em sua estrutura de gelo ao longo de…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Show Promise in Reducing Alcohol and Addiction Risk
Recent research suggests GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic) may help reduce heavy drinking and addiction risk, opening new therapeutic possibilities bey…
MediumChina launches Chang'e 7 moon probe to hunt lunar ice at solar system's coldest sites
China's Chang'e 7 moon probe launches this weekend targeting lunar ice in one of the solar system's coldest regions, marking the country's most ambitious lunar…
HighScientists Film Live Goblin Sharks in Deep Ocean for First Time
Researchers have documented live goblin sharks thriving in their natural deep-sea habitat for the first time, expanding the species' known geographic range and…
HighHubble Discovers Unexpected Anomaly at Milky Way's Core
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has identified unexplained discrepancies in observations of the Milky Way's central region, prompting further investigation and s…
HighAstrobotic's Rotating Detonation Engine Achieves Record 300-Second Test Burn
Astrobotic successfully tested its next-generation Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine, achieving a record 300-second burn duration in a major advancemen…
HighFrequent Napping in Older Adults Linked to Serious Health Risks
New research suggests that frequent napping patterns in older adults may signal underlying health issues, with daily napping potentially indicating serious med…
MediumAugust sky show: Solar eclipse, Perseid meteors, and lunar eclipse converge
August 2026 offers four major celestial events including a total solar eclipse crossing the Northern Hemisphere on August 12, the Perseid meteor shower peaking…
HighPerseverance Rover Discovers Water-Altered Igneous Rocks in Mars' Jezero Crater
NASA's Perseverance rover found igneous rocks showing three separate interactions with water in Mars' Jezero Crater, revealing a complex history of water activ…
HighPartial lunar eclipse visible across North America and Europe this week
A partial lunar eclipse, dubbed an 'almost blood moon,' will be visible from Southern California, the UK, Europe, and other regions on August 27-28, offering e…
HighNASA's rescue mission for aging space telescope ends in failure
A NASA rescue mission for an aging space telescope has failed. The agency's attempt to extend the observatory's operational life was unsuccessful.
MediumJWST reveals early galaxies rapidly enriched universe with heavy elements
The James Webb Space Telescope detected six types of heavy elements in galaxies at redshift 9, revealing that early universe galaxies were already enriching th…
HighSouth Korea sanctions North Korean hackers tied to failed satellite launch
South Korea imposed sanctions on North Korean hacking group Kimsuky for involvement in a failed satellite launch attempt, while the US and South Korea warned o…
HighNautilus Observatory Proposed to Revolutionize Exoplanet Atmosphere Studies
Researchers propose the Nautilus Space Observatory, a constellation of 35 telescopes designed to study exoplanet atmosphere formation and evolution, potentiall…
HighBoeing cancels Starliner's crewed debut over rocket valve anomaly
Boeing cancelled Starliner's first crewed mission hours before launch due to anomalous pressure valve behavior in the Atlas V rocket's Centaur stage, delaying…
HighSpaceX stacks Starship for first orbital launch attempt within week
SpaceX has stacked its Starship rocket with Super Heavy booster ahead of its first orbital launch attempt scheduled within a week, which will carry Starlink V3…
HighTwin meteor showers peak simultaneously this week despite lunar interference
Two meteor showers reach peak activity on the same night this week, with potential for brilliant fireballs despite challenging near-full moon conditions. Obser…
HighPre-stroke disability shouldn't exclude patients from thrombectomy, study finds
Research suggests disabled stroke patients previously excluded from thrombectomy treatment can benefit from the procedure, with successful blood flow restorati…
HighNASA Tracks Winter's End Through Cloud Patterns
NASA research examines how cloud formations and atmospheric patterns indicate the transition from winter to spring, providing insights into seasonal climate dy…
MediumNASA's Roman Telescope Powers Up 300-Megapixel Camera, Exceeds Fuel Efficiency Targets
NASA successfully powered up the Roman Space Telescope's 300-megapixel camera, capturing its first starlight images. The telescope's fuel efficiency could exte…
HighHow Physicists Track and Trap the Elusive Neutrino
Researchers have advanced techniques for tracking and trapping neutrinos, fundamental particles that rarely interact with matter, enabling deeper insights into…
HighNASA's Hubble captures stunning globular cluster 30,000 light-years away
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shared a viral video of Liller 1, a globular cluster 30,000 light-years away containing stars of remarkably different ages spanni…
HighMeet the 'fire amoeba': A microscopic survivor breaking heat-tolerance records
Scientists discovered a heat-tolerant amoeba species surviving at 145°C in hot springs, setting a new record for complex life's thermal tolerance and expanding…
HighDogs and humans share aging biology, study reveals shared metabolic markers
Research from the Dog Aging Project reveals that metabolic patterns predicting lifespan in humans also appear in dogs, suggesting shared aging biology between…
HighBlood Moon Lunar Eclipse Thursday: Exact Times to Watch Moon Turn Red
A near-total lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026 will turn the moon deep red as it passes through Earth's shadow, visible across North America with peak viewin…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a catastrophic explosion during a test at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The incident occurred before the scheduled launch…
MediumMexico City sinking up to 2 cm monthly as NASA satellite data alarms scientists
Mexico City is subsiding at an alarming rate of up to 2 cm monthly (25 cm annually), revealed by NASA's NISAR satellite, posing serious risks to the city's inf…
HighChina launches artificial human embryos to space to test off-world reproduction
China has sent artificial human embryos to its space station to study reproduction and development in microgravity, potentially advancing both space exploratio…
MediumChristina Koch relata su readaptación tras Artemis II: "Creía que estaba flotando"
Christina Koch, tripulante de Artemis II, compartió su experiencia de readaptación a la gravedad terrestre tras regresar de la misión lunar, destacando los efe…
HighGraduate Student Extends Quantum Uncertainty Principle to Fractal Geometry
A graduate student has proven a new quantum uncertainty principle applicable to fractals, extending fundamental quantum mechanics concepts to fractal geometry…
MediumSpaceX Launches 50th Starlink Mission as Space Industry Accelerates
SpaceX successfully launched its 50th Starlink mission of 2026 from Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral on Saturday, continuing operations hours after a Blue Origin…
HighNASA busca voluntarios para simular vida en Marte durante un año
La NASA lanza convocatoria para segunda simulación CHAPEA, buscando cuatro voluntarios que vivan un año en hábitat marciano en Houston para preparar futuras mi…
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