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.
Early sugar limits linked to better brain health, but evidence remains inconclusive
A study suggests limiting sugar before age two may reduce dementia risk by 23%, based on UK sugar rationing data, though experts caution the evidence remains i…
MediumWeight-loss drugs may prevent thousands of knee replacements, study finds
GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy show significant potential to reduce the need for knee replacement surgery by lowering long-term arthritis risk, according to new re…
MediumProtein intake, not plant-based diets, linked to reaching 100, study finds
New research from a Chinese longevity study of 5,000+ adults suggests adequate animal protein intake, particularly meat, may be crucial for reaching age 100, e…
MediumWomb aging limits fertility treatment success after 49, study finds
Research shows women over 49 face significantly lower fertility treatment success rates even with young donor eggs, suggesting womb lining changes—not just egg…
HighEarly sugar restriction linked to lower dementia risk in landmark study
Research suggests limiting sugar intake before age two may reduce Alzheimer's and dementia risk by up to 46%, based on analysis of individuals exposed to sugar…
MediumSpaceX Scrubs Starship Test Launch
SpaceX scrubbed a Thursday test launch of its upgraded Starship rocket. The delay marks another setback in the company's development timeline for the next-gene…
HighNASA captura imagens de orbitador sul-coreano passando pela Lua a 11.500 km/h
Em março de 2024, o Orbitador de Reconhecimento Lunar da NASA fotografou a espaçonave Danuri, da Coreia do Sul, passando em alta velocidade pela órbita lunar a…
HighOntario study finds female family doctors spend more time with patients, earn $45,500 less annually
A new study reveals female family doctors in Ontario spend 15-20% more time with patients than male colleagues, resulting in an estimated $45,500 annual income…
HighNASA's Swift Observatory to Get Historic Orbital Boost This Summer
NASA's Swift space telescope, operational since 2004, is falling from orbit due to atmospheric drag. A historic first mission will use a robotic spacecraft to…
HighUK children's books with Black main characters drop 8% despite representation gap
A study finds representation of Black, South Asian, and disabled characters in UK children's books fell significantly in 2025, with only 6.9% of published titl…
HighScientists Plan Intensive Study of Asteroid Apophis During Historic 2029 Earth Flyby
Scientists are designing missions to study asteroid Apophis during its rare 2029 close approach to Earth, which will help assess its small but significant coll…
HighNASA Study Suggests Ancient Mars Remained Habitable Longer Than Previously Thought
A NASA study indicates ancient Mars maintained warm, wet conditions for an extended period, potentially extending the window for past microbial life on the Red…
HighDNA Analysis Overturns Island Cattle Theory: 130-Year Survival Story Rewritten
DNA analysis of cattle descended from five animals abandoned on Amsterdam Island in 1871 reveals they possessed mixed genetic heritage enabling survival, contr…
HighJames Webb Space Telescope: A Year of Revolutionary Cosmic Discoveries
Comprehensive overview of JWST's launch, setup, and groundbreaking discoveries since July 2022, including early universe observations, exoplanet detection, and…
HighSerendipitous Discovery: Comet 28P/Neujmin Found in Archival Telescope Data
Researchers discovered Comet 28P/Neujmin in archival Subaru Telescope images, capturing rare observations of a comet's bare nucleus far from the Sun, enabling…
HighHigher Vitamin C Levels Linked to Healthier Brain Aging
Research finds higher blood plasma vitamin C levels associated with greater gray matter volume and better brain connectivity in older adults, suggesting nutrit…
MediumWebb Telescope Reveals Planet's Survival Around Dead Star, Previewing Solar System's Fate
The James Webb Space Telescope observed a giant planet orbiting a white dwarf, revealing how planetary systems might survive stellar death and offering insight…
HighEarly Universe's Massive Metal-Poor Stars Shaped Galaxies in Unexpected Ways
Astronomers studying metal-poor massive stars in nearby galaxies found they behaved differently from modern stars, providing insights into how Population III s…
HighScientists Identify Earth's Hidden East-West Symmetry in Solar Reflection
Researchers have identified a previously unknown east-west symmetry in Earth's albedo, where both hemispheres reflect solar radiation equally. This discovery c…
MediumDiana Trujillo, directora de vuelo de la NASA, inspira búsqueda de nuevos líderes espaciales
La ingeniera aeroespacial colombiana Diana Trujillo, directora de vuelo de la NASA, destaca la importancia del trabajo en equipo mientras la agencia abre convo…
HighNASA's Bennu asteroid reveals life's building blocks: sugars, polymers, and supernova dust
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission returned Bennu asteroid samples containing sugars essential for life, a mysterious nitrogen-rich polymer, and abundant supernova dust…
HighNASA's SkyFall Mars Helicopters Get Tiny Capes for Water Detection
NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will feature specialized radar antennas designed to detect subsurface water on Mars, with protective coverings tested through s…
HighQuantum materials could revolutionize dark matter detection with orders-of-magnitude sensitivity gains
International researchers identified three quantum materials that could dramatically improve dark matter detection sensitivity by orders of magnitude, potentia…
HighArtemis II astronauts honored with nation's highest space achievement award
Artemis II astronauts received the nation's highest space honor following their successful moonshot mission, recognizing their achievement in advancing lunar e…
HighTotal Solar Eclipse Darkens Sun Dec. 14; Watch Online if You Miss the Path
A total solar eclipse will occur December 14, 2020, visible from South America with NASA and Time and Date offering livestreams for global audiences unable to…
HighScientists Find Some 'Zombie Cells' May Extend Lifespan and Aid Healing
Research reveals that senescent 'zombie cells' play a beneficial role in wound healing, though selective removal may reverse skin aging. A topical drug demonst…
HighSpaceX's all-civilian crew launches on historic private spaceflight
SpaceX is launching its first private crewed flight with four civilians, including a cancer survivor with a prosthesis, reaching 357 miles altitude—higher than…
HighJapan Airlines to Launch Lunar Package Service in 2028
Japan Airlines and ispace plan to launch Project ARGO in 2028, offering commercial services to send cultural artifacts and human heritage to the Moon in specia…
HighAmateur astronomer captures 548 galaxies from apartment balcony in 60-hour project
Dutch amateur photographer Cornelis Van Zuilen captured an image showing 548 galaxies from his apartment balcony using a telescope, after 60+ hours of observat…
HighSeven Western-trained scientists join Chinese institutions in 2026 brain gain
Seven prominent researchers, including a 2025 Nobel laureate, have left prestigious Western institutions for Chinese universities in 2026, citing better fundin…
HighEuclid Discovers 31 Ancient Quasars, Revealing Supermassive Black Holes in Infant Universe
Scientists discovered 31 ancient quasars using the Euclid space telescope, including the two oldest ever observed, revealing supermassive black holes existed w…
HighAdvanced breast cancer survival extends 6-7 months since 2011, study finds
Advanced breast cancer patients diagnosed in 2025 can expect 6-7 months longer survival than those in 2011, driven by new targeted therapies and improved care,…
HighStudy finds evidence Earth's axis shifted rapidly during dinosaur era
New research using ancient flooding patterns reveals Earth's crust and mantle underwent several rapid reorientations relative to the spin axis during the past…
HighJWST Reveals Planet's Spiral Death, Not Star Expansion, in Rare Cosmic Event
JWST observations reveal a Jupiter-sized planet spiraled into its star through orbital decay rather than being swallowed by an expanding red giant, marking the…
HighNASA's Swift Space Telescope to Burn Up After Failed Rescue Mission
NASA's Swift space telescope will burn up in Earth's atmosphere after a private spacecraft failed to boost it to a higher orbit. The mission to extend the agin…
HighChina launches artificial human embryos to space station in research milestone
China became the first nation to send artificial human embryos to its Tiangong space station aboard the Tianzhou-10 cargo vessel, conducting research on long-t…
HighNASA's Perseverance rover completes first fully autonomous Mars drive using AI
NASA's Perseverance rover successfully completed two autonomous routes on Mars using AI-designed navigation without human remote control, marking a historic fi…
HighFaint infrared light triggers quantum switch in magic-angle graphene
Researchers at National University of Singapore discovered that magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene can detect extremely faint far-infrared radiation by trans…
HighScientists hunt for undiscovered species in NYC parks using DNA barcoding
Researchers are systematically searching for undiscovered insect species in Central Park and Prospect Park using DNA barcoding, challenging the notion that new…
HighNASA Pursues Nuclear Propulsion for Mars Missions
NASA is developing nuclear propulsion and power systems to enable human missions to Mars, marking a strategic shift in deep space exploration technology.
MediumSwearing boosts mental health and physical performance, study finds—with caveats
Research from the American Psychological Association finds that occasional swearing can boost mental health, increase physical strength, reduce stress, and imp…
MediumCERN Detects Quantum Entanglement in Particles from Higgs Boson Decay
Scientists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have detected quantum entanglement in particles produced from Higgs boson collisions, demonstrating that quantum eff…
HighArtemis II honra a esposa fallecida de astronauta al nombrar cráter lunar
La misión Artemis II concluyó exitosamente tras diez días en el espacio, bautizando un cráter lunar como 'Carroll' en honor a la esposa fallecida del comandant…
HighKrakow Debate Examines Whether Mind Is Reducible to Brain Activity
A Krakow debate examines whether consciousness is purely a brain product or involves immaterial aspects, featuring neuroscientists arguing for neural emergence…
MediumEclipse Chasers Cross Continents for Fleeting Moments of Cosmic Wonder
As Europe experiences its first total solar eclipse in 25 years, dedicated eclipse hunters travel across continents to witness the rare astronomical event, dri…
HighHayabusa2 Targets Tiny 11-Meter Asteroid in Next Space Mission
Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft is conducting a high-speed flyby of the 11-meter asteroid Torifune, demonstrating asteroid deflection and observation capabilities…
MediumSpaceX Starlink Launch Succeeds Despite Rare Booster Landing Failure
SpaceX successfully deployed its 19th batch of 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, but experienced its first booster landing failure in about a year, losing a r…
HighBoeing's Starliner Faces Critical Test as NASA Pursues Unpiloted Flight Plan
NASA plans an unpiloted Starliner test flight following the 2024 incident where astronauts became stranded at the space station, as Boeing's spacecraft faces c…
HighStress Ages You Faster, But Psychological Resilience Can Slow the Clock, Yale Study Finds
Yale researchers found chronic stress accelerates biological aging via epigenetic clocks, but strong emotion regulation and self-control can buffer these harmf…
HighScientists identify molecular switch that helps breast cancer cells survive stress
Researchers discovered a molecular switch in breast cancer cells that helps them survive stress by redirecting gene activity. The finding, involving the MED1 p…
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