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.
Astronomers detect radio signals from exoplanet for first time
Astronomers using South Africa's MeerKAT telescope detected radio signals from exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, achieving the first direct measurement of an exoplane…
HighChina Advances Mars Sample Return Mission, Prioritizing Search for Life
China's Tianwen-3 mission enters prototype phase with focus on retrieving Martian samples and searching for signs of life, positioning itself as a competitor t…
MediumProteogenomics Bridges Genomics and Protein Function to Transform Cancer Treatment
Proteogenomics integrates genomic and protein-level data to provide comprehensive cancer molecular portraits, addressing limitations of genomic sequencing alon…
HighResearch warns of uncontrolled geoengineering experiments using silica spheres
Research warns of large-scale geoengineering experiments using silica spheres to cool Earth's climate, with scientists cautioning about unintended atmospheric…
MediumMD Anderson's RF-SIRF Tool Maps DNA Replication Forks at Single-Cell Resolution
MD Anderson researchers developed RF-SIRF, an imaging method mapping reversed DNA replication forks at single-cell resolution, revealing epigenetic codes tied…
HighMajor study links ultraprocessed foods to 50% higher cardiovascular death risk
A comprehensive review of 45 meta-analyses covering 10 million people found ultraprocessed foods increase cardiovascular death risk by 50% and raise anxiety ri…
HighResearchers achieve room-temperature ferromagnetism in wafer-scale porous graphene
International research team demonstrates intrinsic ferromagnetism in wafer-scale porous graphene networks at room temperature, with magnetic properties 1,000 t…
HighNASA's Mars orbiter captures 'bear face' in rocky formation
NASA's HiRISE camera captured an image of a rock formation on Mars resembling a bear's face, featuring a V-shaped collapse structure, two craters, and circular…
HighUNSW researchers use CRISPR to unlock sickle cell disease mechanism
UNSW researchers used CRISPR gene editing to identify a key genetic mechanism in sickle cell disease, discovering how a small DNA deletion can reverse the feta…
HighUnknown microbes discovered in ship goo reveal new branches of life
Researchers at University of Minnesota, Duluth discovered a mysterious black substance aboard a research vessel containing previously unknown species of archae…
HighNorth Korea vows second spy satellite launch after calling first attempt 'most serious' failure
North Korean officials called their failed May satellite launch 'the most serious' shortcoming and vowed a second attempt, with state media reporting harsh cri…
HighWebb Telescope Captures First Direct Image of Distant Exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has photographed its first exoplanet, HIP 65426 b, a gas giant six to twelve times Jupiter's mass located 385 light-years awa…
HighScientists solve decades-old mystery: Earth's hum is ocean waves
Researchers have identified Earth's mysterious low-frequency 'hum' detected since the 1960s as ocean swells from the Southern Ocean creating seismic vibrations…
HighEarly childhood diet linked to health outcomes decades later, study finds
Research suggests dietary intake before age 2, particularly sugar consumption, may influence health outcomes decades later, including dementia risk and mental…
MediumGoogle Earth Flight Simulator Now Available on Web Globally
Google has released Flight Simulator as an experimental feature in Google Earth's web version, allowing users to explore the world through casual aerial naviga…
HighAncient Galaxies Show Environment Shaped Growth Just 1.2B Years After Big Bang
JWST observations of a 12.6-billion-year-old protocluster reveal that galaxies in dense regions grew differently than isolated ones, showing environmental effe…
HighYou Don't Need 10,000 Steps Daily for Health Benefits, Study Shows
Recent research suggests you may not need 10,000 steps daily to gain cardiovascular benefits from walking; even 1,000 additional steps or varied pace combinati…
HighWeekly Science Roundup: Seasonal Misalignment, Anti-Aging Advances, and Primordial Black Holes
ScienceAlert's weekly digest highlights discoveries including Earth's out-of-sync seasons, potential anti-aging breakthroughs via protein and vitamin D researc…
MediumCosmic collisions don't destroy hidden oceans on icy moons, study finds
University of Maryland researchers simulated catastrophic collisions on icy moons and found that even massive cosmic crashes don't fundamentally alter whether…
HighChina consolidates space programs in accelerated lunar race with US
China is merging its space programmes and accelerating lunar exploration efforts, targeting a crewed moon landing by 2030 and a crewed mission around the moon…
HighStudy reveals how high-fat diets trigger gut changes linked to heart disease
Researchers discovered that high-fat diets disrupt gut bacteria and intestinal cells, triggering production of a metabolite linked to atherosclerosis and heart…
HighPaula Ortiz, la ingeniera madrileña que diseña la seguridad de los astronautas lunares
Paula Ortiz Couder, ingeniera madrileña de 31 años, es experta en seguridad de misiones espaciales tripuladas de la NASA. Trabaja en el diseño de sistemas de e…
HighViral simulation reveals stunning speed of International Space Station at ground level
A viral simulation showing the International Space Station at ground level has shocked viewers by visualizing its actual orbital speed of 17,150 mph, completin…
MediumISS Astronauts Witness Earth's Fragile Atmosphere in Stark Perspective
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station experience 16 sunrises and sunsets daily, with many describing Earth's atmosphere as a startlingly thin blue…
HighSpain's 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Faces Sunset Timing, Weather, and Traffic Hurdles
Spain will experience a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, but viewers face timing, weather, terrain, and traffic obstacles that could obstruct the experi…
HighBlood Sugar Crashes, Not Spikes, Drive Constant Hunger, Study Finds
New research reveals that rapid drops in blood sugar after eating, rather than initial spikes, are the primary driver of persistent hunger and overeating. This…
MediumBrain imaging shows cognitive reappraisal reduces sensory overload in autistic children
UCLA study finds cognitive reappraisal technique reduces sensory brain activity in autistic children, though behavioral improvements require longer-term interv…
HighNASA ends MAVEN Mars mission after six months of silence following December anomaly
NASA formally ended its MAVEN Mars orbiter mission after losing contact in December when the spacecraft entered an unrecoverable rotating state. The spacecraft…
HighVitamin D deficiency linked to severe postoperative pain in breast cancer patients
Study finds breast cancer patients with vitamin D deficiency experience significantly more postoperative pain and consume more opioids after mastectomy surgery…
MediumHubble spots first globular cluster stream beyond Milky Way, opening dark matter probe
Hubble Space Telescope identified a narrow ribbon of stars stripped from a globular cluster in galaxy UGC 9050-Dw1, 115 million light-years away—the first extr…
HighMen reject traditional diets as restrictive, female-focused: study
A UK study finds men avoid weight-loss programs perceived as restrictive and female-oriented, with 70% of English men overweight or obese. Research suggests re…
HighScorpions Weaponize Metal: Iron, Zinc, Manganese Fortify Claws and Stingers
Research reveals scorpions strategically reinforce their claws and stingers with metals like iron, zinc, and manganese, matching element composition to each we…
HighScientists unlock DNA from ancient parchments without damage, revealing hidden histories
Researchers developed a non-destructive method to extract DNA from centuries-old parchment manuscripts using simple cytology brushes, unlocking genetic informa…
HighFull Moon reaches peak visibility on March 15, 2025
The Moon is in its full phase on March 15, 2025, at 99% visibility and waning. The lunar cycle continues with the waning moon phase arriving on March 22.
HighNASA confirms Mexico City sinking 24cm yearly, threatening metro and tourism
NASA satellite imagery confirms Mexico City, the world's 6th most populous city, is subsiding at 24 cm annually, threatening its metro system and tourism secto…
HighThree minutes of sprinting may rival 90 minutes of moderate exercise, study finds
Research comparing 3-minute sprint workouts to 90-minute moderate exercise sessions suggests short, intense bursts may deliver comparable health benefits, offe…
MediumApollo astronauts reported lunar dust smelled like gunpowder—a mystery unsolved 50+ years later
Apollo astronauts consistently reported lunar dust smelling like spent gunpowder, but the odor vanished during return, remaining unexplained over 50 years late…
HighDaily coffee consumption linked to healthier gut microbiota, study finds
Research from King's College London shows regular coffee drinkers have more diverse gut bacteria, with specific species like Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus app…
HighSpaceX Starship suffers catastrophic failure during Texas test fire
SpaceX's Starship 36 rocket experienced a catastrophic engineering failure during a static fire test in Texas, erupting into a massive fireball. No injuries we…
HighImagens revelam Valles Marineris, o maior cânion do Sistema Solar em Marte
Imagens de alta resolução revelam o Valles Marineris, cânion marciano com 4 mil km de extensão, 10 km de profundidade e dez vezes maior que o Grand Canyon terr…
HighCassini Data Reveals Complex Salt Chemistry in Enceladus' Ocean Plume
Analysis of nearly 1,000 ice grains from Saturn's E ring shows Enceladus' ocean spray freezes and fragments into at least five distinct chemical subtypes, reve…
HighSix synchronized sub-Neptune planets offer clues to cosmic mystery
Astronomers discovered six sub-Neptune planets in rare synchronized orbits around star HD110067, 100 light-years away. The find may help solve the mystery of t…
HighNASA's Swift Telescope Set to Burn Up in Atmosphere After Failed Rescue
NASA's Swift space telescope is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere after a rescue mission failed. The telescope will burn up during reentry, marking the en…
HighCannabis leaves harbor rare medicinal compounds, study finds
Researchers at Stellenbosch University identified rare flavoalkaloids and 25 previously unreported phenolic compounds in cannabis leaves, suggesting discarded…
HighSpaceX launches first of three Falcon 9 rockets in 36 hours, setting U.S. record
SpaceX launched three Falcon 9 rockets within 36 hours, setting a new U.S. commercial spaceflight record while deploying 53 Starlink satellites and other paylo…
HighLua em fase Crescente neste domingo; Lua Cheia chega em 6 dias
On August 3, 2025, the Moon is in its waxing crescent phase at 65% visibility, with the full moon arriving in 6 days. August's lunar calendar includes key phas…
HighWebb Detects First Atmosphere Around Jupiter-Sized Planet Orbiting White Dwarf
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected the first-ever atmosphere around a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a white dwarf, revealing aerosols and hydrocarb…
HighEclipse lunar parcial profundo visible en Perú: 96% de la Luna en sombra
Un eclipse lunar parcial profundo cubrirá el 96% de la Luna el 27 de agosto, visible desde Perú y gran parte de América, Europa y África, alcanzando su máximo…
HighNASA Scraps Swift Boost Plan After LINK Spacecraft Attitude Control Failure
NASA and Katalyst Space abandoned plans to boost the aging Swift Observatory to higher orbit after the LINK spacecraft experienced attitude control problems, t…
HighScientists recreate RNA self-replication in lab, solving origin-of-life puzzle
Chemists have successfully demonstrated how RNA could have replicated itself on early Earth using simple conditions of acid, heat, and freeze-thaw cycles, addr…
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