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.
Tropical butterflies that barely age could unlock longevity secrets
Scientists discovered tropical butterflies living nearly a year with minimal aging signs, challenging typical butterfly lifespans of weeks and offering potenti…
HighAPOE ε4 gene shows no early cognitive impact in healthy young adults
A study of 1,000 healthy young adults found no detectable differences in spatial navigation or cognitive abilities between carriers and non-carriers of the APO…
HighFrench cave explorer's 1962 isolation experiment revealed time's grip on human perception
A 1962 French cave explorer spent two months underground without time references, losing track of days and underestimating his remaining time by nearly a month…
HighBNPL Regulation Takes Effect: Stronger Protections, Potential Rejections
UK Buy Now Pay Later lenders must now obtain FCA authorization, granting consumers stronger protections including refunds and ombudsman access. However, strict…
HighNo-code en 2026: US$21.200M de mercado y 70% de apps nuevas construidas sin código
El mercado no-code llegará a US$21.200M en 2026 con 84% de adopción empresarial. Para founders hispanos, la pregunta ya no es si usar no-code, sino cuándo deja…
HighSpain leads ESA's Arrakihs mission to unlock galaxy history, launching 2030
The European Space Agency approved Arrakihs, Spain's first-led scientific mission to study galaxy formation history, with launch targeted for 2030.
HighStudy reveals genetic basis for female longevity in mammals, opposite pattern in birds
International research with Portuguese participation reveals females live longer than males in 72% of mammal species, but males outlive females in 68% of bird…
HighScientists achieve unprecedented precision in human embryo gene editing
Columbia University researchers have edited human embryo DNA with unprecedented precision using new gene-editing techniques, raising both therapeutic possibili…
HighEta Aquarids meteor shower peaks May 5-6; here's how to catch Halley's Comet debris
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, debris from Halley's Comet, reaches peak activity May 5-6, 2026. Northern Hemisphere viewers can expect 10-30 meteors per hour,…
HighScientists Identify Gene That Could Unlock Human Limb Regeneration
New research suggests mammals, including humans, may possess dormant regenerative abilities controlled by specific growth factor genes, potentially opening pat…
MediumFirst European polar bear confirmed with H5N1 bird flu on Norwegian archipelago
A dead polar bear in Norway's Svalbard has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, marking the first confirmed case in a European polar bear. The discovery raises c…
HighAre Babies Conscious? Scientists Probe Infant Awareness
The New York Times explores the philosophical and scientific question of whether babies possess consciousness, examining current research and theories about in…
MediumCosmos: How Sagan's 1980 PBS series became the most-watched documentary worldwide
Carl Sagan's 1980 PBS series Cosmos reached an estimated 500 million viewers across 60+ countries, becoming the most widely watched PBS series globally and dem…
HighYour Morning Cortisol Spike May Shape Afternoon Brain Performance
Research shows a cortisol surge in the first 45 minutes after waking predicts afternoon cognitive performance, independent of wake time or light exposure, sugg…
HighStudy Links Poor Sleep Habits to Brain Aging and Dementia Risk
A University of Arizona study identifies three common sleep habits associated with signs of brain aging and increased dementia risk, highlighting poor sleep as…
HighEmpleada de hotel en Punta Cana agrede turistas lanzando objetos en restaurante
Una empleada del hotel Moon Palace en Punta Cana lanzó objetos contra turistas en el restaurante tras una solicitud de servicio, en un incidente registrado en…
MediumCMF elimina tarjetas de coordenadas: nuevos requisitos para transferencias desde hoy
La CMF comenzó a exigir autenticación multifactor para transferencias bancarias, eliminando gradualmente las tarjetas de coordenadas de plástico. Se mantienen…
HighUSC Researchers Deploy Automated MRI System to Standardize Stroke Treatment Studies
USC researchers developed an automated MRI analysis system that standardizes brain injury measurements across multicenter stroke studies, reducing variability…
HighNew Horizons' Pluto Flyby Revealed a Geologically Active World, Not the Frozen Relic Scientists Expected
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft captured unprecedented images of Pluto during a 2015 flyby, discovering unexpectedly young geological features including smooth…
HighEarly menopause linked to 40% higher lifetime heart disease risk
A major study of over 10,000 women finds that premature menopause before age 40 increases lifetime coronary heart disease risk by approximately 40%, with impli…
HighSpaceX cancela lanzamiento de Starship por problema técnico de presurización
SpaceX canceló el primer intento de lanzamiento del Starship, su cohete más poderoso jamás construido, debido a un problema de presurización en su plataforma d…
HighHearing aids may reduce dementia risk in people with hearing loss
Research indicates untreated hearing loss increases dementia risk by 42%, while hearing aid use eliminates this elevated risk, suggesting auditory stimulation…
MediumYtterbium ions' long-lived states could boost quantum computers and atomic clocks
Researchers discovered ytterbium ions can maintain metastable states for up to 30 seconds, potentially enhancing quantum computers and atomic clocks. The findi…
HighDNA explica pouco sobre personalidade; vida e experiências moldam quem somos
Pesquisa monumental com mais de 1 milhão de pessoas publicada na Nature mostra que a genética explica apenas uma pequena fração da personalidade humana, refuta…
HighDNA Study Reveals Gradual Infiltration and Mixing After Rome's Fall
A DNA study reveals gradual infiltration and genetic mixing of populations following the fall of the Roman Empire, reshaping European genetic ancestry through…
MediumU.Porto 3MT® 2026: Neuroscience Research Wins Communication Competition
Rafaela Seixas won U.Porto's 3MT competition by presenting her astrocyte research in three minutes, demonstrating how complex neuroscience can be made accessib…
HighVirginia woman's $3.99 Goodwill vase sells for $107,100 as rare Scarpa masterpiece
A Virginia woman discovered a rare 1942 Murano glass vase designed by Carlo Scarpa at Goodwill for $3.99, which sold at auction for $107,100, netting her appro…
HighAncient DNA reveals plague's oldest known victims among Siberian hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago
DNA analysis of ancient teeth from Lake Baikal hunter-gatherer cemeteries reveals the oldest known plague outbreaks, dating back over 5,500 years and rewriting…
HighProtein variety key to health: experts weigh sources and intake needs
Health experts advise consuming varied protein sources rather than relying on single types, addressing common midlife dietary mistakes that contribute to muscl…
MediumEl incendio de la Calderona ya es visible desde el espacio según la NASA
Un incendio en la Sierra Calderona, iniciado por un rayo, ha quemado 133 hectáreas y es detectado por satélites de la NASA. El fuego avanza hacia el interior d…
HighScientists identify gene controlling cucumber peel color through chloroplast health
Researchers identified the CsYP gene that controls cucumber peel color by regulating chloroplast development and iron-sulfur protein function, offering breeder…
HighMajor genetic study reveals cellular mechanisms underlying multiple sclerosis across diverse populations
Researchers conducted multiancestry genome-wide association and multiomics analyses to identify genetic and cellular features underlying multiple sclerosis, ad…
HighTwo-Photon Imaging Maps Age-Related Brain Mitophagy Decline, Points to NAD+ Therapy
Advanced two-photon imaging reveals age-related decline in mitophagy across brain neurons and astrocytes, with nicotinamide riboside showing promise in restori…
MediumPlant proteins reshape gut bacteria to boost healthy metabolites, new studies show
New research reveals plant-based diets reprogram gut bacteria to produce beneficial metabolites while suppressing harmful ones, with indigestible plant protein…
HighEclipse lunar total en Sevilla: horarios y mejores lugares para ver la luna de sangre
Un eclipse lunar total tiñará la Luna de rojo carmesí en Sevilla la noche del 7 al 8 de septiembre, visible a simple vista durante aproximadamente once minutos…
HighBC abre consulta para permitir operações cambiais diretas em bancos sem corretora
O Banco Central abriu consulta pública para permitir que bancos e instituições de pagamento realizem operações cambiais diretamente, reduzindo custos e aumenta…
HighCientistas identificam gene crucial na formação do carcinoma basocelular
Investigadores descobriram o papel do gene da survivina na formação e progressão do carcinoma basocelular, abrindo caminho para novas terapias preventivas e tr…
HighStar-shaped brain cells identified as key switch from learning plasticity to stability
Researchers identified astrocytes as key cells that transition the developing brain from highly plastic to stable states. Two genes involved are linked to auti…
HighEl Banco Central de Chile mantiene los tipos al 4,5% ante la caída de la inflación
El Banco Central de Chile decidió unánimemente mantener la tasa de interés en 4,5% ante la caída de la inflación, aunque advierte sobre riesgos geopolíticos y…
HighAT&T sufre interrupción masiva; Verizon y T-Mobile también reportan fallas
AT&T experimentó una interrupción masiva de servicios el jueves por la mañana, afectando llamadas, mensajes y acceso a Internet para miles de clientes. Verizon…
HighHuawei Mate X2 leak reveals inward-folding design and upgraded camera system
A leaked specs list suggests Huawei's next foldable phone will feature an inward-folding screen similar to Samsung's design, upgraded quad-lens camera with 10x…
MediumÉxito en el lanzamiento del cohete Ariane 6: a bordo van dos nuevos satélites Galileo, el sistema de navegación europeo
Ariane 6 refuerza su papel como alternativa a los cohetes de SpaceX y ofrece mayor independencia a la ESA en sus futuras misiones espaciales. Más información:…
MediumGalaxy S27 Pro leak reveals unprecedented screen size, drops iconic accessory
A leak reveals Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro will feature an unprecedented screen size and notably exclude an iconic accessory from previous models.
MediumMineral Electrochemistry May Hold Key to Life's Origins on Earth and Ocean Worlds
New research suggests electrical potentials in hydrothermal mineral vents could drive organic synthesis, offering clues to life's origins on Earth and ocean wo…
HighJWST reveals asymmetric atmospheres on ultrahot Jupiter WASP-121 b
JWST detected distinct atmospheric differences between dawn and dusk regions on WASP-121 b, revealing how extreme heat and winds shape exoplanet chemistry and…
HighNASA identifica formação rochosa inusitada em Marte com três pedras aparentemente empilhadas
O rover Perseverance da NASA fotografou três rochas aparentemente empilhadas em Marte, provavelmente resultado de erosão eólica e processos geológicos antigos,…
HighAsteroide Bennu pode atingir Terra em 2182 com força de 22 bombas nucleares
Pesquisadores identificaram que o asteroide Bennu pode colidir com a Terra em 24 de setembro de 2182, com potência equivalente a 22 bombas atômicas. A NASA est…
High30-Year Superconductivity Record Falls to New Discovery
Scientists have broken a 30-year-old superconductivity record, marking a significant advancement in materials science and potential applications in energy and…
MediumOxigênio pode ser a chave para origem da vida complexa na Terra
Estudo revela que micróbios ancestrais Asgard toleravam oxigênio antes de evoluírem para eucariotos, resolvendo mistério sobre origem da vida complexa na Terra.
HighSpaceX aborta lanzamiento del Starship en plena cuenta regresiva
SpaceX canceló el lanzamiento de su decimotercera misión del Starship cuando la cuenta regresiva llegó a cero en Texas. Elon Musk atribuyó el fallo a motores q…
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