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.
Webb Telescope Reveals 'Kaleidoscope of Color' in Pillars of Creation Star Nursery
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented near-infrared images of the Pillars of Creation, a star-forming region 6,500 light-years away, reveali…
HighSpaceX acelera su supercohete Starship mientras Boeing cancela el lanzamiento de Starliner
SpaceX prepara el lanzamiento del Starship completo para septiembre, un cohete más grande que el Saturno 5, mientras Boeing cancela indefinidamente su cápsula…
HighStudy finds heart muscle cells resilient to microgravity during spaceflight
University of Chicago researchers found that heart muscle cells remain largely unaffected by microgravity during spaceflight, based on a 38.5-day study using m…
HighSpaceX lança Starship V3 em teste crítico antes de IPO de US$ 75 bi
SpaceX launches its upgraded Starship V3 rocket in a critical test mission as the company prepares for a potential $2 trillion IPO valuation, with plans to rai…
HighSpaceX's Starship completes launch rehearsal before first orbital test flight
SpaceX's Starship megarocket successfully completed a launch rehearsal in preparation for its first orbital test flight, with the rocket stacked and ready for…
HighNASA's Chandra Telescope Unveils 'Red, White, Blue' Universe for America's 250th
NASA's Chandra space telescope released specially curated images of the universe in red, white, and blue colors to commemorate the United States' 250th anniver…
HighNasa lança Artemis II, primeira missão tripulada à Lua em 50 anos
A Nasa lança hoje a missão Artemis II com quatro astronautas a bordo da cápsula Orion, primeira expedição tripulada à Lua em mais de cinco décadas, testando si…
HighBrain's Dual Origins: Scientists Discover Human Brain Evolved From Two Separate Neural Systems
Stanford-led research reveals the human brain developed from two separate primitive nervous systems that merged during evolution, challenging traditional neuro…
HighNASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro Retires After Artemis II Success
Janet Petro, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, has announced her retirement following the successful Artemis II mission. Kelvin Manning will assume the…
HighUrban birds adapt songs to compete with city noise, study finds
Hungarian researchers find urban birds are modifying their songs to overcome traffic and environmental noise, demonstrating adaptive behavior in cities.
High55 anos depois, humanidade prepara novo regresso à Lua com missões Artemis
Marca-se o 55º aniversário do pouso da Apollo 11 na Lua em 1969. A NASA planeia o regresso com as missões Artemis, incluindo voo tripulado em 2024 e chegada à…
HighDestroyed grasslands may never fully recover, global study finds
A global study of 742 plant species across six continents reveals that secondary grasslands regrown after disturbance remain ecologically distinct from ancient…
HighFragmento de foguete SpaceX colidirá com a Lua em evento astronômico raro
Um estágio superior de foguete Falcon 9 da SpaceX está em rota de colisão com a Lua no dia 5 de agosto, evento raro que poderá ser observado por telescópios na…
HighEl telescopio Roman se suma al Hubble y Webb para cartografiar el universo sin reemplazarlos
La NASA lanzó el Telescopio Espacial Nancy Grace Roman, que rastreará 2.000 millones de galaxias y buscará entender la materia y energía oscuras. Complementará…
HighNASA's Juno Captures Rare Close-Up of Jupiter's Moon Thebe
NASA's Juno spacecraft captured high-resolution images of Jupiter's moon Thebe using a navigation camera, revealing details about the moon's composition and ro…
HighNASA atualiza laboratório quântico na ISS para estudar o quinto estado da matéria
A NASA atualiza seu laboratório quântico na Estação Espacial Internacional para criar e estudar o condensado de Bose-Einstein, o quinto estado da matéria, em t…
HighNatural tooth count predicts pancreatic cancer survival, study finds
Pancreatic cancer patients with 21+ natural teeth survived nearly two years longer after surgery than those with fewer teeth, suggesting tooth loss reflects de…
HighArtemis 2 Heat Shield Recovered from Ocean After Splashdown
NASA's Artemis 2 heat shield has been recovered from the ocean following the mission's splashdown, with US Navy divers documenting the underwater site. The rec…
HighJWST Reveals Daily Cloud Cycles on Distant Hot Jupiter, Reshaping Exoplanet Models
Astronomers using JWST have developed a technique to detect cloud cycles on distant exoplanets, revealing that WASP-94A b has dramatically different morning an…
HighJWST reveals binary stars in Small Magellanic Cloud challenge universal star formation theory
JWST observations of the Small Magellanic Cloud reveal that 14% of stars have binary companions, challenging assumptions about whether stellar formation patter…
HighNew Study Reveals Nereid's Origins, Unlocking Neptune's Evolutionary Secrets
JWST observations and simulations suggest Neptune's moon Nereid formed in place rather than being captured, providing clues to the early solar system's evoluti…
HighESA warns space debris crisis threatens future orbital access without urgent action
ESA report warns that existing space debris will trigger runaway collisions even without new debris, with over 1.2 million objects larger than 1cm threatening…
HighAstronomers Discover Youngest Known Planet, Less Than 1 Million Years Old
Astronomers confirmed Elias 2-24 b as the youngest known planet at less than 1 million years old, still forming in gas and debris 450 light-years away, challen…
HighSolar Mystery: Why the Sun's Atmosphere Is Hotter Than Its Surface
Physicists remain unable to explain why the Sun's outer atmosphere reaches over 1 million degrees while its surface is only 5,500 degrees, despite decades of r…
HighAugust skies deliver rare triple astronomical event: solar eclipse, meteor shower, lunar eclipse
August 2026 offers a rare astronomical triple feature: a total solar eclipse visible from Iceland and Spain, the Perseid meteor shower viewable from the US, an…
HighMusk weighs in on Blue Origin rocket explosion with terse comment
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Elon Musk commented on the incident via social media.
MediumDaily Horoscope: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces Navigate Practical Shifts
Astrology predictions for three zodiac signs emphasizing analytical decision-making in finances, partnerships, and career planning under Virgo Moon influence.
LowNASA Tests Lithium-Fed Thruster Technology for Mars Missions
NASA has successfully tested a powerful lithium-fed thruster designed to propel spacecraft on future Mars missions, marking progress in deep-space propulsion t…
MediumHeavy marijuana smoking linked to higher lung cancer risk, study finds
Recent research from Keck Medicine suggests heavy marijuana smoking may increase lung cancer risk, with experts noting similar carcinogenic compounds to tobacc…
MediumInterstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be 12 billion years old, far predating Solar System
Astronomers studying interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found it may be up to 12 billion years old—nearly three times older than our Solar System—with unprecedented c…
HighViolence exposure linked to increased tobacco use among teens, Brown study finds
Brown University researchers found strong links between youth violence exposure—bullying, cyberbullying, sexual violence, domestic violence—and increased cigar…
HighNASA accelerates Mars relay orbiter contract amid concerns over spacecraft availability
NASA issued a 30-day deadline for a $700 million Mars telecommunications orbiter contract, signaling urgency to secure relay communications before crewed missi…
HighTeriflunomide shows promise against breast cancer in mouse studies
Laboratory study finds teriflunomide alone and combined with vitamin D3 and tamoxifen reduces breast tumor development in mice, with combination therapy showin…
HighAtlantic's 'Heat Valve' Weakening as Ocean Currents Show Signs of Collapse
Research indicates the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical ocean current system regulating Earth's temperature, is weakening and cou…
Medium2020's Only Total Solar Eclipse Darkens South American Skies
A total solar eclipse crossed South America on Monday, with NASA and other sources providing live broadcasts for those unable to witness it in person. Replay v…
HighBlue Origin Accelerates Launch Plans as SpaceX, Rocket Lab Notch Regulatory Wins
Blue Origin plans to increase its launch schedule and expand facilities while competitors SpaceX and Rocket Lab achieve regulatory and operational milestones i…
MediumThree-year-old pulled alive from rubble six days after Venezuela earthquakes
A three-year-old boy was pulled alive from rubble six days after devastating 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing 1,943 people. The rare…
HighMoon's triple conjunction: three planetary encounters this week
The Moon will have three conjunctions this week with Mercury, Mars, and Venus. Two encounters occur on Tuesday but won't be observable; Venus conjunction Frida…
HighSturgeon Moon and Perseids meteor shower offer rare celestial double feature
August's Sturgeon Moon coincides with the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, offering UK sky watchers a rare chance to witness two celestial events simultaneo…
HighAsteroid 2023 EY to pass closer than the Moon this week, poses no threat
Asteroid 2023 EY will pass within 239,000 km of Earth on Friday, closer than the Moon's distance, but poses no collision risk. The 13-29 meter space rock was d…
HighCyborg Cockroaches Get Diving Suits for Underwater Search-and-Rescue
Asian universities have developed diving suits for cyborg cockroaches to enable underwater exploration and search-and-rescue operations, with potential applica…
MediumChina's LandSpace achieves rocket booster recovery, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin
China's LandSpace successfully landed a reusable rocket booster, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in mastering reusable launch vehicle technology, marking a sign…
HighHackers invadem carteiras offline e roubam 116 milhões em bitcoin
Hackers exploram falha de software em cold wallets Coldcard e roubam 1.816 bitcoins (116 milhões de dólares), comprometendo o local considerado mais seguro par…
HighScientists Discover Loophole Allowing Energy to Travel Faster Than Light
Researchers have identified a theoretical loophole allowing energy transmission to exceed light speed, challenging fundamental physics principles and opening n…
LowGiant Saturn-sized planet discovered around tiny red dwarf challenges planet formation theory
Astronomers discovered a Saturn-sized planet orbiting an extremely low-mass red dwarf star, challenging existing theories of planetary formation and suggesting…
HighAirbus wins ESA contract to build Aeolus-2 wind-sensing satellite
Airbus Defence and Space has secured an ESA contract to build Aeolus-2, a successor wind-sensing satellite that will improve weather forecasting accuracy and a…
HighCruise Lines Chart Course for 2026 Eclipse With Astronauts Aboard
Multiple cruise lines are positioning ships in the path of the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse across Europe and the North Atlantic, with former NASA astro…
HighNASA descubre cráter lunar de 222 metros formado por impacto de asteroide en 2024
La NASA identificó el cráter McGetchin en la Luna, formado en primavera de 2024 por el impacto de un asteroide de seis pisos de altura. Con 222 metros de diáme…
HighWebb's Miracle: 344 Single Points of Failure, Yet All Deployed Flawlessly
The James Webb Space Telescope operated with 344 potential single-point failures during its complex deployment sequence at L2, 1.5 million km from Earth, runni…
HighDisco-Ball Satellite: A Purposefully Useless Space Experiment
A heavy satellite designed with a disco-ball appearance has launched despite having no defined operational function, raising questions about its actual purpose.
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