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.
Artemis II regresa tras lograr el récord histórico de distancia y fotografiar la Tierra desde la cara oculta lunar
La misión Artemis II establece un nuevo récord de distancia espacial al completar un sobrevuelo orbital de la Luna, capturando la primera fotografía de la Tier…
HighNASA's Fermi Telescope Detects Magnetar-Powered Superluminous Supernova
NASA's Fermi telescope detected gamma-ray signals from a superluminous supernova powered by a magnetar, marking the first clear observation of this phenomenon…
HighStudy: Support for women's workforce return must begin before they leave jobs
A Singapore Council of Women's Organisations study finds that flexible work arrangements are critical for women returning to work after career breaks, with sup…
HighNASA's asteroid detection system successfully predicted tiny space rock's Earth impact
NASA's Scout software successfully predicted a small asteroid's impact two hours before it struck the ocean near Greenland, demonstrating growing sophisticatio…
HighNASA Opens JPL Management Contract to Competitive Bidding, Ending Caltech's Nearly Century-Long Control
NASA is opening the Jet Propulsion Laboratory management contract to competitive bidding for the first time in nearly 100 years, potentially ending Caltech's d…
HighExtremophile Amoeba Survives Record-Breaking Heat, Redefining Life's Limits
Scientists discovered an amoeba thriving at 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63°C) in geothermal hot springs, setting a new heat-tolerance record for complex eukaryotic…
HighProtein switch in naked mole-rats' DNA repair offers clues to extreme longevity
Researchers identified a protein variant in naked mole-rats that enhances DNA repair, potentially explaining their 37-year lifespan. Transferring this protein…
HighWarwick chemists overturn 40-year assumption about cuprate superconductor structure
Researchers at Warwick University discovered that cuprate superconductors long assumed uniform are actually patchworks of different crystal structures, potenti…
HighCrew Dragon se acopla exitosamente a la Estación Espacial con cuatro astronautas
La nave Crew Dragon de SpaceX se acopló con éxito a la Estación Espacial Internacional con cuatro astronautas a bordo, marcando la primera misión operativa tri…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Buckyballs Form in Stellar Remnants, Solving 15-Year Mystery
Western University astronomers using JWST have discovered that buckyballs (C60 molecules) originate in planetary nebulae, revealing they concentrate in spheric…
HighPublic vastly overestimates minority ethnic involvement in UK killings, study finds
King's College London research reveals the public significantly overestimates the proportion of killers and offenders from ethnic minorities, with Reform voter…
HighChina's Zhurong rover detects liquid water on Mars, reshaping search for ancient life
China's Zhurong rover has found evidence of liquid water on Mars at low latitudes, challenging previous assumptions that water exists only as ice or vapor and…
HighBeaver Blood Moon: Total lunar eclipse turns moon copper-red on Nov. 8
A total lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022, will turn the moon reddish-copper for 85 minutes, visible from North America, parts of South America, Asia, Australi…
HighAmazonian 'ghost dogs' far more abundant than scientists believed
Camera-trap data from 25 years of research suggests short-eared dogs, an elusive Amazonian canine species, have higher populations than previously thought, tho…
HighMost IVF add-ons lack evidence of benefit, Melbourne study finds
Australian research finds most popular IVF add-ons lack scientific evidence of improving pregnancy success, raising concerns about false hope and financial bur…
HighSouth African telescope detects record-breaking signal from early universe
A South African telescope has detected an unprecedented radio signal from the early universe, marking a record-breaking astronomical discovery that advances ou…
HighNASA's DART Probe Set to Deliberately Crash Into Asteroid in Planetary Defense Test
NASA's DART spacecraft will deliberately crash into asteroid Dimorphos on Sept. 26 to test whether kinetic impact can deflect dangerous asteroids, marking huma…
HighNASA's Juno Probe Reveals Extreme Heat Beneath Io's Volcanic Surface
NASA's Juno spacecraft has peered beneath Jupiter's moon Io's surface, revealing extreme underground temperatures driven by gravitational forces. Io remains th…
HighArctic's Deep Divers: How Belugas Master 700-Metre Plunges on a Single Breath
Beluga whales possess remarkable physiological adaptations enabling 700-metre dives on a single breath, but their ice-dependent ecosystem is vanishing as Arcti…
HighNASA Funds Spherical 'Aerobots' to Explore Titan's Caves
NASA is funding development of spherical 'Aerobots' designed to explore caves on Saturn's moon Titan, advancing robotic exploration capabilities for extreme ex…
MediumNASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers capture sweeping Mars panoramas
NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers have captured 360-degree panoramic images from different locations on Mars, providing sweeping views of the Martian la…
HighNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches August 30
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch August 30, featuring a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's to study dark energy and exoplane…
HighFemale Biology May Hold Keys to Understanding Human Longevity
Research suggests female biological factors could provide insights into extending human lifespan and understanding aging mechanisms.
MediumScientists identify genetic mutation linked to exfoliation syndrome, leading cause of glaucoma
Researchers identified a defective CYP39A1 gene mutation associated with exfoliation syndrome, the leading cause of glaucoma affecting 70 million people worldw…
HighRare goblin shark filmed alive in deep Pacific for first time
Researchers documented the first live observations of the elusive goblin shark in its natural deep-sea habitat, extending the species' known depth and geograph…
HighDiverticulitis Cases Surge Among Young Americans, Study Finds
Research reveals a significant rise in severe diverticulitis cases among Americans under 50, with younger patients facing higher rates of surgical intervention…
HighNASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Unexpected Gemstone Clues in Mars Rock
NASA's Perseverance rover used its laser to analyze a Mars rock and unexpectedly discovered gemstone composition, potentially revealing clues about subsurface…
HighCleaner Transportation Could Prevent 3,600+ Premature Deaths in Toronto, Montreal
A McGill-led study projects that shifting to cleaner transportation in Montreal and Toronto could prevent over 3,600 premature deaths by 2040 by reducing ultra…
HighPoor sleep habits linked to brain aging markers, study finds
University of Arizona research on 23,000+ adults finds sleeping outside 7-9 hours, frequent daytime napping, and sleeplessness associated with increased white…
HighChikungunya hits young children and elderly hardest, study finds age-specific disease patterns
Systematic review of 101 studies reveals chikungunya manifests differently across age groups, with young children and elderly facing highest hospitalization an…
HighYale's $40M brain gene-editing shuttle shows promise in mice, but key questions remain
Yale researchers developing STEP technology to deliver gene editors into the brain with $40M NIH funding show promising mouse results, but mechanism remains un…
HighNew model cracks atmospheric turbulence challenge for satellite quantum communications
Researchers develop a time-evolving model for satellite-to-ground quantum key distribution that accounts for atmospheric turbulence fluctuations, enabling more…
HighMD Anderson researchers identify HOXA pathway as therapeutic target in ATRX-mutant gliomas
Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered how ATRX mutations reprogram cancer cell genomes to fuel glioma progression, identifying HOXA pathway targe…
HighDrug Approval Takes a Decade: Inside Clinical Trial Phases
New medications undergo rigorous four-phase clinical trials lasting approximately 10 years before approval. Experts highlight AI's role in accelerating discove…
HighThe 2009 Total Solar Eclipse: 6 Minutes 39 Seconds of Darkness Across Asia
The July 22, 2009 total solar eclipse lasted 6 minutes 39 seconds across Asia and the Pacific, setting a 21st-century record. The event was visible to millions…
HighNASA revela dónde se verá el eclipse solar más largo del siglo XXI en 2027
La NASA anuncia que el 2 de agosto de 2027 ocurrirá un eclipse solar de 6 minutos y 22 segundos, visible en múltiples países de Europa, África y Asia, siendo e…
HighMosquitoes may learn to associate DEET repellent with food, study finds
Scientists discovered that DEET, a common mosquito repellent, can attract insects under certain conditions when they associate it with blood meals, challenging…
HighNASA's Roman Telescope Passes First Tests, Neon-Green Stars Signal Scientific Promise
NASA's Roman Space Telescope has successfully completed its first test observations, capturing neon-green star images and demonstrating operational readiness.…
HighEclipse lunar parcial hoy en Colombia: horarios y cómo verlo por NASA TV
Colombia presenciará un eclipse lunar parcial el 17 de septiembre de 2024, visible a simple vista en todo el país. El evento será transmitido en vivo por NASA…
HighBrain research breakthrough opens new path to treating neurological diseases
Scientists say accumulated brain research knowledge now enables focus on developing treatments for neurological diseases. The Allen Institute launches a $400M…
HighNew tool maps Earth's continental drift over 320 million years
Scientists launched Paleolatitude.org, an online tool reconstructing where any location on Earth sat up to 320 million years ago, enabling more precise ancient…
HighNASA's Perseverance Rover Nears Marathon Milestone After 5+ Years on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled 26.09 miles on Mars and is expected to exceed the marathon distance of 26.22 miles within a month, continuing its five-y…
HighHubble captures stunning face-on view of spiral galaxy IC 5332
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking face-on view of spiral galaxy IC 5332, located 30 million light-years away, revealing its bright core and lo…
HighNASA confirms asteroid caused loud boom across PA and Ohio
NASA confirmed a 6-ton asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere on March 17, fragmenting over Ohio with force equivalent to 250 tons of TNT. The event produced a lo…
HighInterstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Origins in Distant Star System
Scientists have made new discoveries about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing it originated from the frozen outer regions of another star system and contai…
MediumSpaceX's Starship V3 achieves mostly successful debut despite remaining challenges
SpaceX successfully launched its upgraded Starship V3 megarocket on its first test flight, achieving mixed results with the most powerful iteration of the vehi…
HighStudy finds former rugby players 15 times more likely to develop MND
Research on former Scottish rugby players reveals they are 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease than the general population, intensifying scru…
HighSpaceX IPO Could Make Musk First Trillionaire, Despite Mounting Losses
SpaceX's planned June IPO could value the company at $2.2 trillion, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire despite significant financial l…
HighStudy reveals DNA nucleosomes exist in dynamic, partially open states
AI discovery shows DNA nucleosomes exist in partially open states rather than being locked away, revealing programmed distortion patterns on chromatin fibers w…
HighFull Moon peaks at 89% visibility on May 16, 2025
On May 16, 2025, the Moon is in its Full phase at 89% visibility and waning. The complete lunar cycle for May includes phases on specific dates tracked by Braz…
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