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.
Motherhood rewires mouse brains through dopamine-driven gene changes
Motherhood induces long-term gene-expression changes in mouse brains through dopamine regulation, with similar patterns found in human postmortem samples, expa…
HighFirelight May Have Sparked Human Language Evolution, Study Suggests
University of St Andrews researchers propose that firelight enabled fireside storytelling, which catalyzed the evolution of human language and sophisticated co…
High80% of Brazilian elderly with dementia unaware of diagnosis, study finds
A study from UNIFESP reveals 83% of Brazilian seniors with dementia lack diagnosis, with higher rates in poorer regions. The research highlights systemic gaps…
HighSpaceX's Falcon 9 Booster Reaches Historic 10-Launch Milestone
SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster B1051 completed its 10th successful launch and landing, becoming the first reusable rocket to achieve this milestone and validating t…
HighKatalyst Prepares LINK System for NASA's Swift Observatory Servicing Mission
NASA plans a June launch using Katalyst's LINK system to boost the descending Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, extending the space telescope's operational life.
MediumJellyfish-shaped object in NASA Mars photo sparks online speculation
A jellyfish-shaped object in a NASA Mars photo has sparked online speculation about its origin, with observers debating whether it represents an imaging artifa…
MediumSaturn reaches peak visibility this week—visible to the naked eye
Saturn reaches opposition this week, offering the best naked-eye viewing opportunity of 2026. The planet will be fully illuminated and closest to Earth on Octo…
HighNASA lança telescópio Roman em 30 de agosto para desvendar energia escura e exoplanetas
NASA inicia contagem regressiva para lançamento do Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope em 30 de agosto, equipado para estudar energia escura, exoplanetas e mapea…
HighISS passa sobre Marília nesta quinta e será visível a olho nu
A ISS passará visível a olho nu sobre Marília e cidades de São Paulo nesta quinta-feira entre 19h04 e 19h08, conforme divulgação do Clube de Astronomia Centaur…
HighNASA descobre cratera lunar McGetchin formada por impacto de asteroide raro
Investigador da NASA descobriu a cratera McGetchin na Lua, com 222 metros de largura, formada pela colisão de um asteroide do tamanho de um edifício em primave…
HighChina identifies 11th lunar mineral, ties US in discoveries
Chinese scientists identified Magnesiochangesite-(Ce), a rare-earth-bearing phosphate, in a lunar meteorite found in the Taklamakan Desert. The discovery marks…
HighSolar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Align for Rare Celestial Double Feature
A solar eclipse and peak Perseid meteor shower coincide Wednesday, offering skywatchers a rare celestial double feature. Canada will see a partial eclipse whil…
HighWebb Telescope Maps Chemistry of Planet-Forming Disks for First Time
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has for the first time detected the chemical composition of dusty planet-forming disks around distant young stars, revealing…
HighTrees May Store Less Carbon Than Climate Models Predict, Study Warns
New research suggests forests may absorb less atmospheric carbon than previously expected, potentially requiring climate models to be recalibrated for more acc…
MediumVatican Observatory honors Pope Leo XIII with asteroid naming
The Vatican Observatory announced four asteroids named after historical figures, including Pope Leo XIII who re-founded the institution in 1891, discovered by…
HighRare celestial alignment: Solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower converge on August 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, a rare astronomical alignment will bring a solar eclipse and peak Perseid meteor shower on the same day, with ideal dark skies enhancing vi…
HighAsteroid 2024 YR4 impact odds rise to 1-in-43, but experts say no cause for alarm
Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 doubled to 1-in-43, but experts emphasize the 97.7% miss probability means no cause for concern as uncertainty…
HighPerseverance Rover Poised to Collect First Martian Rock Sample
NASA's Perseverance rover is preparing to collect its first rock sample from an ancient lake bed in Jezero Crater, marking a major milestone in the search for…
HighStudy finds 80% of young adults show early artery damage linked to metabolic syndrome
A study of over 1,200 young adults found 80% show signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome with artery damage typically seen in 33-year-olds, linked t…
HighResearchers Challenge Century-Old Chemistry Textbook Concept on Electron Behavior
Researchers led by Dr. Edwin Johnson found that the traditional explanation of the inductive effect in chemistry doesn't consistently match modern computationa…
HighNASA satellite records largest ocean waves ever measured from space at 19.7 meters
NASA and French space agency CNES satellite SWOT recorded a 19.7-meter wave from tropical storm Eddie in December 2024, the largest ever measured by satellite…
HighScientists directly observe gene jumping between predator and prey microbes
Researchers visually tracked an RNA intron jumping from a predator bacterium to its archaeal prey without a viral courier, providing direct evidence of horizon…
HighLarge Study Links Common Viral Infections to Future Brain Disease Risk
NIH research analyzing 450,000 people found correlations between dozens of viral infections and increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's,…
HighNASA Study Reveals Jupiter's Role in Delivering Life's Building Blocks to Early Earth
NASA-supported research challenges conventional theories about life's chemical origins, suggesting Jupiter's gravitational influence directed phosphorus and ni…
HighMoon in Waxing Crescent Phase on July 3; Full Moon Expected July 10
On July 3, 2025, the Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase at 52% visibility, with the full moon arriving in 7 days. Complete lunar calendar provided for July.
HighAstronomers Detect Sugar Molecule in Interstellar Space for First Time
Astronomers have detected a four-carbon sugar molecule (likely glycolaldehyde) in interstellar space for the first time, potentially offering clues about the c…
HighLabor Mobility Shields Workers From Discrimination, Study Finds
Research shows employees with greater job mobility experience less workplace discrimination, as employers work harder to retain workers who can easily leave fo…
HighResearchers Achieve 94.3% Fidelity in Logical Qubit Operations, Advancing Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
Chinese researchers demonstrated lattice-surgery operations on logical qubits with 94.3% fidelity, achieving per-cycle error rates of 0.03—a breakthrough valid…
HighFoguete da SpaceX decola com quatro astronautas rumo à ISS
Foguete Falcon 9 da SpaceX decolou com quatro astronautas a bordo da cápsula Dragon rumo à Estação Espacial Internacional, em viagem de 27 horas e meia.
HighSmall asteroid impacts ocean near Australia in rare atmospheric entry event
A small asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere and impacted the ocean near Australia. NASA confirmed the event and noted it as a test of planetary defense capabil…
MediumSpaceX launches Starfall, mysterious new reentry capsule for space cargo delivery
SpaceX launched its first Starfall reentry capsule via Falcon 9, a mysterious new system designed to deliver cargo back to Earth from space in what represents…
MediumUK Physics Facilities Face Commercialization Ultimatum as Jodrell Bank Loses Funding
UK's renowned Jodrell Bank observatory and other physics facilities face potential closure due to funding cuts, forcing institutions to choose between commerci…
HighScientists map atom-light interactions, revealing vast quantum state network
Researchers have mapped how a single atom interacts with light, revealing an unbounded network of quantum states with potential implications for quantum comput…
MediumBelly fat emerges as stronger heart disease predictor than BMI
New research shows abdominal fat distribution is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than traditional BMI measurements, challenging conventional health a…
HighAgosto 2026: eclipse solar total en Europa y África, eclipse lunar visible en Colombia
Agosto de 2026 traerá dos eclipses: uno solar total visible en Europa y África el 2 de agosto, y uno lunar parcial visible en Colombia el 27-28 de agosto, segú…
HighTotal Solar Eclipse Darkens South America Monday; Watch Online from Anywhere
A total solar eclipse will cross South America on December 14, 2020, with NASA and other organizations offering livestreams for those unable to view in person.
HighChronic financial hardship linked to accelerated brain aging, UCL study finds
Long-term financial struggles accelerate cognitive decline and brain aging, according to a UCL study of 2,759 UK adults tracked over decades. Persistent hardsh…
HighMoon Phase Guide: Waning Gibbous Offers Reflection and Release for All Signs
Times of India publishes daily lunar alignment guidance for January 8, 2026, offering zodiac-specific affirmations during the Waning Gibbous Moon phase focused…
LowChina's Tianwen-2 captures first image of Earth's 'quasi moon' Kamoʻoalewa
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first image of Kamoʻoalewa, Earth's quasi moon, a small asteroid that follows a stable orbital pattern near Earth…
HighFoguete abandonado da SpaceX colidirá com a Lua nesta quarta-feira
Um estágio de foguete Falcon 9 abandonado pela SpaceX colidirá com a Lua nesta quarta-feira, criando uma nova cratera lunar após mais de um ano à deriva no esp…
HighInfleqtion Stock Trades Below Analyst Targets Despite Oxford Quantum Hub Expansion
Infleqtion's stock pulled back 8.7% despite announcing a UK quantum innovation hub that triples capacity, with analysts valuing the company at $22 versus curre…
MediumEach cigarette costs smokers 20 minutes of life, UCL study finds
New UCL research commissioned by UK health authorities shows each cigarette costs smokers approximately 20 minutes of life. Quitting on New Year's Day could re…
HighOne in four older Canadians regain optimal well-being within three years, study finds
A Canadian longitudinal study of 8,332 older adults found that nearly 25% who experienced suboptimal well-being regained it within three years, with psychologi…
HighSpaceX launches first commercial nuclear-powered satellite for Miami startup
Miami-based City Labs achieved a historic milestone by launching the first commercial nuclear-powered satellite aboard SpaceX's Transporter-17 mission, marking…
HighScientists demonstrate time flow in quantum system without external clocks
Researchers created a 24,000-atom quantum system demonstrating that time flow can be measured without traditional clocks, suggesting time may be a quantum phen…
MediumCreatine Shows Strength Gains in Older Adults Without Exercise, Study Finds
Research indicates creatine supplementation increases strength in older adults even without exercise, with potential cognitive benefits for Alzheimer's patient…
MediumCERN Creates First Quantum Bit From Antimatter, Advancing Quest to Solve Matter's Cosmic Mystery
CERN scientists achieved a breakthrough by isolating an antiproton in quantum superposition for 50 seconds, creating the first antimatter qubit. This advance c…
HighOxford physicists create new family of Schrödinger-cat quantum states
Oxford physicists have created a new family of Schrödinger-cat quantum states, advancing fundamental quantum mechanics research with potential applications in…
MediumJames Webb Maps Cosmic Web in Unprecedented Detail
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have created the most detailed map of the cosmic web, revealing the giant filamentary structure connecting…
HighAir pollution exposure linked to severe COVID-19 risk, Spanish study finds
A Spanish study finds long-term air pollution exposure associated with increased COVID-19 severity, particularly for those infected with higher nitrogen dioxid…
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