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.
Euclid telescope discovers oldest quasars yet, deepening cosmic mystery
The Euclid space telescope has discovered the oldest quasars ever observed, dating to the early universe and presenting a scientific puzzle about how such mass…
HighWebb Telescope Spots One of Universe's Earliest Galaxies, 800M Years Post-Big Bang
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified an ultra-faint, chemically primitive galaxy formed just 800 million years after the Big Bang, advancing understan…
HighVictor Glover emociona al mundo con gesto tierno hacia niña con síndrome de Down
El piloto de la misión Artemis II, Víctor Glover, expresó gratitud espiritual tras orbitar la Luna y protagonizó un emotivo encuentro con una niña con síndrome…
HighAstronomers Spot Dimmest Exoplanet Ever Directly Imaged Around Young Star
Two independent research teams discovered a faint gas giant orbiting Beta Pictoris, a young star 63 light-years away, using different telescopes. The planet is…
HighEuclid's 26-Hour Galactic Bulge Portrait Captures 60M Stars for Exoplanet Hunts
ESA's Euclid space telescope captured a detailed image of 60 million stars in the Milky Way's central bulge, providing crucial reference data for gravitational…
HighScientists Debate Whether the Hard Problem of Consciousness Is Solvable
Multiple scientific perspectives debate whether consciousness can be explained through quantum biology or remains fundamentally unsolvable, with researchers pr…
MediumFull-fat dairy may offer health benefits previously attributed to low-fat alternatives
New research suggests full-fat dairy may be as beneficial as low-fat alternatives, challenging decades of dietary guidance without raising cholesterol concerns.
MediumStudy finds structural brain changes in military personnel with repeated blast exposure
Military and law enforcement personnel with extensive occupational blast exposure show significant differences in brain structure, function, and biomarkers com…
HighChristina Koch será la primera mujer astronauta en viajar a la Luna con la misión Artemis 2
La astronauta Christina Koch, con el récord de permanencia más largo en el espacio, liderará la misión Artemis 2 de la NASA como especialista de la nave Orion,…
HighESA Contracts EMXYS to Build First CubeSat Lander for Apophis Asteroid
The European Space Agency awarded EMXYS a contract to build Don Quijote, a CubeSat lander that will touch down on asteroid Apophis during its rare 2029 Earth a…
HighPerseverance Discovers Mars' Jezero Crater Had Three Distinct Water Episodes
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered that Jezero Crater experienced at least three distinct episodes of water activity, revealing a more complex ancient Martia…
HighAncient sea turtle stampede theory challenged by paleontologist skeptics
Scientists propose 80-million-year-old cliff markings in Italy were caused by sea turtles fleeing an earthquake, but paleobiology experts dispute the evidence,…
MediumSaturn reaches peak brightness this weekend—best viewing opportunity of 2026
Saturn reaches its brightest point this weekend in early October 2026, offering optimal viewing conditions for skywatchers across North America.
HighSpaceX's Starship Completes First Orbital Flight, Deploys Starlinks
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its first orbital flight, deploying Starlinks before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, marking a major milestone for the…
HighBrain evolution isn't layered—it's a wiring trade-off, study finds
New research challenges the popular 'lizard brain' theory, revealing brain evolution is driven by strategic allocation of neural wiring types rather than layer…
HighNASA models asteroid Bennu's path with unprecedented precision; impact risk remains minimal
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has mapped asteroid Bennu's trajectory with unprecedented precision, identifying a small but non-zero risk of Earth impact between 21…
HighCrescent Moon, Venus and Jupiter converge in rare celestial display this week
A rare celestial alignment featuring a crescent moon, Venus, and Jupiter will be visible in the evening sky this week, starting tonight. Observers can view the…
HighResearchers identify genetic mutation linked to lymphatic disorder and stillbirth
South Australian researchers identified a genetic mutation in the MDFIC gene responsible for a lymphatic disorder that causes fluid accumulation in vital organ…
HighEarly-universe plasma may have suppressed dark photons, study suggests
Research suggests early-universe plasma may have prevented dark photons from excessively heating the cosmos, offering new insights into fundamental physics and…
MediumHubble Captures Vibrant Star-Forming Region 13,000 Light-Years Away
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a vibrant image of a distant star-forming region resembling a seasonal cosmic brew, located approximately 13,000 light-y…
HighNASA Scientists Identify Orange Lagoon in Bolivia's High Altiplano
NASA scientists identified an orange-colored formation visible from the International Space Station as Laguna Colorada, a high-altitude Bolivian lake whose dis…
HighNASA's Curiosity Rover Freed From Martian Rock After Drill Gets Stuck
NASA's Curiosity Rover became temporarily stuck while drilling into a Martian rock but engineers successfully freed the drill mechanism remotely from 334 milli…
HighStudy Links Excessive Screen Time to Delayed Child Development
A large global study finds that high screen time correlates with poorer child development, affecting learning and language skills, though debate continues over…
MediumRoyal Observatory warns AI shortcuts risk eroding human curiosity and discovery
The Royal Observatory Greenwich warns that instant AI answers could diminish human intelligence and critical thinking, emphasizing the historical value of huma…
HighSagitário A* will awaken in 2 billion years when Milky Way collides with Magellanic Cloud
NASA confirms Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's center, will reactivate in approximately 2 billion years when the galaxy collides…
HighPaper Industry Sludge Converts to High-Yield Renewable Biofuel, Study Shows
Research shows paper industry sludge can be efficiently converted into high-yield renewable biofuel, offering a waste-to-energy solution for the sector.
MediumTeen's ruptured brain aneurysm uncovers family genetic risk, sparks medical research
An 18-year-old's ruptured brain aneurysm led to the discovery of a genetic predisposition in her family, prompting relatives to undergo testing and revealing m…
HighSpaceX launches Starfall reentry demo, signaling push into orbital cargo delivery
SpaceX launched its secretive Starfall reentry demonstration mission, testing technology for delivering cargo from orbit to Earth and positioning itself compet…
MediumNASA anuncia los cuatro astronautas que viajarán a la Luna en Artemis II
La NASA reveló el lunes los cuatro astronautas seleccionados para la misión Artemis II que viajará a la Luna, marcando un hito en la exploración espacial human…
MediumPrescribed burn wildlife deaths vanish within days, study finds
Adelaide University research reveals wildlife carcasses disappear within 12 days of prescribed burns, suggesting current monitoring practices dramatically unde…
HighWebb discovers giant planet that survived its star's death, glimpsing Solar System's fate
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed WD 1856 b, a gas giant that survived its star's death and orbits a white dwarf, offering insights into the potentia…
HighLua em fase Nova nesta segunda-feira; confira calendário de março
On March 3, 2025, the Moon is in its New phase at 13% visibility. The lunar calendar for March includes Crescent on the 6th, Full Moon on the 14th, Waning on t…
HighEarth's Magnetosphere Acts as 'Speed Governor' for Solar Wind at Moon
Chinese Chang'e-6 lunar samples reveal Earth's magnetic field acts as a natural shield, slowing solar wind on the Moon's near side while allowing deeper penetr…
HighContinuous Walking Sessions Cut Heart Disease Risk by Two-Thirds, Study Finds
Research shows walking in sustained 10-15 minute bouts reduces cardiovascular disease risk by up to two-thirds compared to fragmented short walks, even for peo…
HighTelescopio Roman de la NASA despega hacia el espacio para explorar los misterios del universo
La NASA lanzó el telescopio Nancy Grace Roman hacia el espacio para explorar la energía oscura, agujeros negros y exoplanetas. Con un campo de visión 100 veces…
HighMorocco fossil discovery reveals specialized marine predator reshaping Cretaceous ocean understanding
Paleontologists in Morocco discovered a new giant mosasaur species with unusually small teeth, challenging assumptions about late-Cretaceous marine predators a…
MediumSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 'Wide' model leaks at lower price than 'Ultra' variant
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup pricing has leaked, revealing a new 'Wide' model priced lower than the 'Ultra' variant, signaling Samsung's expanded…
MediumSupermassive black holes strip exoplanet atmospheres, threatening habitability across galaxies
Research reveals supermassive black holes generate galactic winds that erode exoplanet atmospheres and increase UV radiation, potentially confining life to oce…
HighGrenade attack rocks north Tel Aviv residential tower overnight
A fragmentation grenade was thrown at a residential building in north Tel Aviv's Park Tzameret neighborhood overnight, causing minor damage but no injuries. Po…
HighEta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week as Venus Dominates Evening Sky
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks May 5-6, offering stargazers 10-20 meteors per hour from Halley's Comet debris. Darker skies and Venus's brilliance create…
HighEclipse solar total ocorre nesta quarta; Brasil acompanhará pela internet
Eclipse solar total ocorre nesta quarta-feira (12) com totalidade visível na Rússia, Groenlândia, Islândia, Espanha e Portugal. No Brasil, o fenômeno não será…
HighNASA confirms 5.6-ton meteor broke apart over Cape Cod Bay in rare near-vertical impact
A 5.6-ton meteor traveled 26 miles through Earth's atmosphere before breaking apart 31 miles high, releasing energy equivalent to 230 tons of dynamite and like…
High'Mandalorian and Grogu' Opens to Series-Low $98M Amid Franchise Questions
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $98M domestically over Memorial Day weekend, marking a series low and raising questions about franchise momentum…
HighEclipse lunar total esta noche: horarios, zonas de visibilidad y cómo observarlo
Un eclipse lunar total será visible desde la mayor parte de América, Europa y África entre el 15 y 16 de mayo. La Luna se teñirá de rojo durante 1 hora y 20 mi…
HighStatistical patterns in molecules could reveal alien life on Mars and Europa
Researchers developed a statistical framework to detect life by analyzing the organizational patterns of organic molecules rather than the molecules themselves…
HighNASA fracasa en misión de 30 millones para rescatar telescopio Swift de caída a la atmósfera
La NASA confirmó que su misión de emergencia de 30 millones de dólares para rescatar el telescopio espacial Swift falló debido a problemas de control de actitu…
High11 presumed dead in Washington paper mill chemical tank rupture
A chemical tank ruptured at a Washington paper mill, killing at least 11 workers with 9 still missing. Authorities say there is no hope of finding additional s…
HighStudy identifies two critical aging acceleration points: mid-40s and early 60s
Stanford research tracking 108 adults found human aging accelerates dramatically around ages 44 and 60, with 81% of studied molecules showing concentrated chan…
HighNorth Korea expands uranium enrichment capacity with new two-storey facility
North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon capable of housing 28 centrifuge cascades, the IAEA says, marking continued expa…
HighVienna researchers pinpoint brain cells controlling psychostimulant effects on sleep-wake cycles
Researchers at Medical University of Vienna identified specific hypothalamus cells responsible for how psychostimulants shift sleep-wake rhythms, opening new t…
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