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.
Study links plastic chemical exposure to higher hormone levels in women
Iranian study finds higher BPA and phthalate exposure associated with elevated estrogen and progesterone in premenopausal women, raising concerns about endocri…
MediumCientistas produzem mioglobina em plantas para criar carne artificial mais realista
Pesquisadores modificaram tabaco e alface para produzir mioglobina, proteína que dá cor e sabor à carne, usando engenharia genética nos cloroplastos das planta…
HighDick Parry, saxophonist who defined Pink Floyd's sound, dies at 83
Dick Parry, the saxophonist whose distinctive sound defined Pink Floyd's most iconic albums and songs, died Friday at 83. David Gilmour announced his passing,…
HighctDNA e PET CD8 reformulam vigilância do melanoma além da imagem tradicional
ctDNA e PET CD8 emergem como ferramentas promissoras para vigilância do melanoma, mas ainda carecem de validação prospectiva para uso rotineiro em decisões clí…
HighThis Week's Supermoon Will Be the Brightest and Largest of 2024
A supermoon reaches its full phase Thursday at 11:34 PM Brasília time, appearing larger and brighter than usual as the Moon reaches its closest point to Earth…
HighAncient plesiosaurs swam to shore to regurgitate indigestible prey, fossil study reveals
Cambridge University research identifies fossilized plesiosaur vomit pellets in ancient Norwegian river deltas, revealing that these marine reptiles swam to sh…
HighScientists uncover how p62 bodies activate stress-response pathway independent of oxidative triggers
Japanese researchers discovered how p62 bodies regulate NRF2 activation independent of oxidative stress, revealing a mechanism where phosphorylated p62 sequest…
HighJWST reveals 'little red dots' may be black hole mergers in early universe
JWST observations reveal unexpected 'little red dots' in the early universe, potentially representing black hole mergers or hybrid black hole-star systems that…
HighStudy examines 'gender gating' as emerging online dating strategy
Research explores whether 'gender gating'—restricting access based on gender—improves online dating outcomes and user experience on digital platforms.
MediumGiant Atacama telescope aims to reveal the universe's hidden half
AtLAST, a revolutionary 50-meter telescope in Chile's Atacama Desert, will detect submillimeter radiation blocked by cosmic dust, potentially identifying 50 mi…
HighDaily yogurt at breakfast linked to immune and digestive health benefits
Scientific research supports daily yogurt consumption at breakfast due to probiotics, calcium, and B12 content that support immune function, bone health, and d…
MediumGalaxy S26 FE vs S26: Bigger screen, smaller price—but Samsung's cuts matter
Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE launches in South Africa at R15,499, undercutting the S26 by R3,000-R5,500. The FE offers a larger screen and battery but uses older pr…
HighNew solar measurement technique reveals Sun is slightly smaller than previously thought
Japanese and British researchers using helioseismology measured the Sun's radius at 695,780 km, slightly smaller than the traditional 695,990 km estimate, pote…
HighHIT em suporte circulatório mecânico: metanálise revela frequência de 7% e alto risco trombótico
Metanálise revela frequência de 7% de trombocitopenia induzida por heparina em pacientes com suporte circulatório mecânico, com 42% apresentando eventos trombó…
MediumStudy Links Daily Sugary Drinks to Tripled Stomach Cancer Risk
A major study finds that daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages significantly increases stomach cancer risk, with even one sugary drink per day more th…
HighAntarctic Heatwave Shatters Records as Sea Ice Vanishes at Alarming Rate
Antarctica's west coast experienced unprecedented winter temperatures 20°C above normal, with sea ice loss equivalent to France's area. Scientists express alar…
HighChildren's diets leave measurable metabolic signatures in blood, study finds
A study of 421 European children found that dietary patterns leave measurable signatures in blood metabolites, with healthy diets showing distinct profiles fro…
MediumAugust 2027 eclipse will be century's longest: 6+ minutes of totality visible across Africa, Middle East
A total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027 will be the longest of the 21st century, lasting 6 minutes and 22 seconds at maximum, visible across Europe, Africa, an…
HighPsychology explains why some people keep dozens of browser tabs open
Psychology research reveals that accumulating dozens of browser tabs reflects complex mental patterns including memory extension, decision avoidance, and anxie…
MediumLa sonda Parker revela los secretos del Sol en una misión histórica sin precedentes
La sonda Parker Solar Probe de la NASA ha alcanzado el Sol, descubriendo cómo funciona realmente nuestra estrella y resolviendo misterios astrofísicos de décad…
HighSharks: Nine Surprising Abilities Beyond the Bite
World Shark Day highlights extraordinary shark abilities including mathematical cognition and their critical role maintaining ocean ecosystems, countering misc…
MediumSix foods may help reduce breast cancer risk as 1 in 28 Indian women face diagnosis
India reports 1 in 28 women face breast cancer risk. Nutritionists recommend six foods—pomegranate, cruciferous vegetables, soy, vitamin C sources, olive oil,…
MediumApril 8 Total Solar Eclipse: Illinois' Best Viewing Spots Ranked
A total solar eclipse on April 8 will offer nearly 4.5 minutes of totality across Illinois, with viewing quality varying by location. Southern Illinois spots l…
HighEta Aquarids meteor shower peaks today as Halley's Comet debris lights UK skies
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower reaches peak visibility today, offering viewers a chance to see debris from Halley's Comet without special equipment. Best viewi…
HighScience-backed dietary guide: 4 foods to boost kidney health, 4 to avoid
Scientific research identifies four kidney-protective foods rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, while warning against processed foods, excess…
HighScientists detect mysterious signal that could be dark matter particle
Researchers report detecting an unexplained signal that may represent the first direct observation of a dark matter particle, though the finding requires furth…
MediumAncient DNA in brain linked to schizophrenia and depression risk
Researchers discovered thousands of ancient DNA sequences in the brain that may increase vulnerability to schizophrenia and depression, offering new insights i…
MediumAncient dwarf galaxy collision may have flipped Milky Way 90+ degrees 10 billion years ago
Astronomers propose that a collision between the Milky Way and the Gaia Sausage dwarf galaxy 10 billion years ago may have rotated our galaxy by more than 90 d…
MediumCalifornia Scientists Identify Gene That Predicts Avocado Flower Type Years Early
UC Davis researchers identified a gene enabling early prediction of avocado flower types years before blooming, potentially revolutionizing California's breedi…
HighLuna de ciervo: la segunda luna llena del verano brilla en Acuario el 29 de julio
La Luna de ciervo alcanzará su plenitud el 29 de julio de 2026 bajo el signo de Acuario, siendo la octava luna llena del año y visible a simple vista desde el…
HighRobô da Nasa identifica buracos incomuns no solo de Marte
Um robô da Nasa identificou buracos incomuns no solo marciano, revelando características geológicas nunca antes documentadas que podem indicar processos erosiv…
MediumSevere geomagnetic storms may bring northern lights to 23 U.S. states this week
A rare G4 geomagnetic storm expected June 4-5 could make northern lights visible across 23 U.S. states, driven by three converging solar wind disturbances from…
HighHomo naledi may have buried dead and made art, challenging brain-size assumptions
Scientists claim Homo naledi, an ancient hominin with a small brain, deliberately buried their dead and created cave engravings 240,000-500,000 years ago. The…
MediumSpaceX lança Starship em 13º voo de teste com pouso suave após dois adiamentos
SpaceX lançou com sucesso o foguete Starship em seu 13º voo de teste após dois adiamentos, alcançando um pouso suave no mar e avançando rumo a futuras missões…
HighStudy reveals optimal whole grain intake for heart health benefits
New research identifies specific amounts of whole grains needed to reduce heart disease risk, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels through dietary changes.
MediumStudy Links Omega-3 Supplements to Faster Cognitive Decline in Seniors
A new study suggests omega-3 supplements may accelerate cognitive decline in older adults, challenging the long-held belief in their brain-protective benefits.
MediumScientists discover record 1,121 new marine species in single year
Marine scientists have identified over 1,100 new ocean species in a single year, including unusual creatures like ghost sharks and death ball sponges, marking…
HighBull sharks show subtle preference for socializing with relatives
Research reveals bull sharks have a slight preference for socializing with relatives, challenging perceptions of sharks as solitary predators and introducing t…
HighStudy challenges ultra-processed food narrative, points to ingredients over manufacturing
Research indicates ultra-processed food harms stem from both nutritional content and manufacturing processes, while industry uses tobacco-style marketing tacti…
HighEclipse lunar parcial cautiva a millones de personas en todo el mundo
Un espectacular eclipse lunar parcial tiñó de rojo los cielos y cautivó a millones de personas en múltiples continentes durante la madrugada, con observaciones…
MediumJWST Discovers Unexpectedly Mature Dark Matter Core in Ancient Galaxy Cluster
JWST observations of galaxy cluster XLSSC 122 reveal an unusually dense dark matter core and gravitational lensing of ancient galaxies, challenging current mod…
HighAgosto 2026: eclipse lunar y Perseidas visibles desde México, eclipse solar no
México podrá observar un eclipse lunar parcial el 27-28 de agosto y el pico de las Perseidas el 12-13 de agosto, aunque el eclipse solar total quedará fuera de…
HighMOTHRA Telescope Captures Star's Final Recycling in Helix Nebula
MOTHRA telescope observations of the Helix Nebula reveal 22 bow shocks showing how stellar debris from dying stars fragments and mixes back into interstellar g…
HighWeekly sex may be marriage's sweet spot, research suggests
New survey data shows married Americans have widely varying sexual frequency, with research suggesting weekly intimacy represents an optimal threshold for rela…
HighBernard Roizman, Pioneering Virologist Who Unlocked Herpes Secrets, Dies at 96
Bernard Roizman, a renowned virologist who fundamentally advanced understanding of herpes viruses and their mechanisms, has died at 96. His groundbreaking rese…
HighUltrafast spectroscopy unlocks secrets of exciton condensation in quantum materials
Researchers using ultrafast core-level spectroscopy have identified previously undetectable precursors of exciton condensation in quantum materials, advancing…
MediumIceCube: How Antarctica's Buried Sensors Turn Earth Into a Neutrino Telescope
IceCube, a cubic-kilometre neutrino detector buried in Antarctic ice, uses Earth as a filter to observe violent cosmic events invisible to traditional telescop…
HighFamily genetics study identifies CGAS gene variant linked to extended healthspan
Researchers studying long-lived families identified rare genetic variants, particularly in the CGAS gene, that may extend healthspan by reducing harmful inflam…
HighEarlobe creases may signal future heart disease risk, study suggests
Research suggests diagonal earlobe creases could be an early indicator of future heart disease risk, offering a simple physical marker for cardiovascular healt…
MediumEclipse lunar de agosto: rituales simbólicos para atraer abundancia y prosperidad
Un eclipse lunar parcial profundo será visible en Argentina el 27-28 de agosto de 2026. Se proponen tres rituales simbólicos vinculados con dinero y prosperida…
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