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.
Protein Craze Explained: How Much Do We Actually Need?
Experts address growing consumer interest in protein supplements and dietary sources, clarifying actual nutritional needs amid supermarket marketing trends.
MediumSeasonal air pollution tied to spike in child asthma ER visits, study finds
A PLOS ONE study links seasonal air pollution to increased emergency room visits for children with asthma, even in low-pollution areas, with fall showing the h…
High118 Years After Tunguska: How A Siberian Explosion Reshaped Impact Science
On June 30, 1908, a meteoritic airburst over remote Siberia flattened 2,150 sq km of forest, fundamentally changing scientific understanding of asteroid impact…
HighScientists discover largest young impact crater on Earth in Northeast China
Scientists confirmed the Yilan crater in Northeast China is Earth's largest impact crater formed within the last 100,000 years, measuring 1.15 miles across and…
HighStudy: Cannabis-Tobacco Co-Use Triples Psychosis Risk in Vulnerable Populations
A new study finds that combining cannabis and tobacco use significantly increases psychosis risk in high-risk populations, tripling the likelihood compared to…
HighSupercentenarian longevity gene shows promise in reversing rapid-aging disease in children
Researchers identified a 'longevity gene' from supercentenarians that protects heart cells from progeria, a rare genetic disease causing rapid aging in childre…
HighAncient giant octopuses up to 19m may have ruled Cretaceous seas
New research suggests Cretaceous-era giant octopuses reached up to 19 meters long, making them apex ocean predators rivaling mosasaurs and modern giant squid,…
HighChinese researchers discover 'ripple' structures in Milky Way's outer disk
Chinese researchers identified widespread corrugated structures in the Milky Way's outer disk, providing new insights into the galaxy's three-dimensional archi…
HighFortuna de Elon Musk cai abaixo de US$ 700 bilhões após queda das ações da SpaceX
A fortuna de Elon Musk caiu abaixo da marca de US$ 700 bilhões após queda significativa nas ações da SpaceX, reduzindo seu patrimônio líquido.
MediumMassive blood chemistry atlas links metabolites to hundreds of diseases
UK Biobank study of 390,000 people maps 251 blood metabolites to hundreds of diseases, identifying tens of thousands of associations and potential causal links…
HighDistinct Brain Circuits Control Social and Attentional Behaviors in Autism Model
Research identifies separate neuronal pathways in the anterior cingulate cortex that independently control social behavior and attention in autism, offering po…
HighAncient vertebrates skipped tadpole stage, fossil discovery reveals
Fossilized remains of early crocodile-like predators challenge the textbook understanding of how vertebrates transitioned from water to land, suggesting they s…
HighLung Cancer Rising in Non-Smokers, Linked to Air Pollution
Research reveals lung cancer cases are increasing among non-smokers worldwide, particularly in East Asia, with air pollution identified as a key contributing f…
HighNASA busca voluntarios para misión simulada a Marte durante un año
La NASA convoca a cuatro voluntarios para pasar un año en un hábitat simulado en Marte, generando datos científicos cruciales para futuras misiones tripuladas…
HighEclipse Solar Total 2026: el 12 de agosto llega uno de los más largos e importantes del siglo
El eclipse solar total del 12 de agosto de 2026 será uno de los más largos e importantes del siglo XXI según la NASA, visible principalmente desde el hemisferi…
HighStrategy games keep your brain four years younger, study finds
A Nature study reveals that playing real-time strategy games like Age of Empires strengthens neural connections and keeps brains cognitively younger by approxi…
MediumGalaxy Watch Ultra vs Watch 6 Classic: Premium features justify $170 price gap
Samsung's new Galaxy Watch Ultra premium smartwatch faces off against the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, offering improved display brightness, GPS accuracy, and batte…
HighPsychology reveals what having many plants at home says about your personality
Psychology research suggests that keeping many indoor plants reflects personality traits like sensitivity, patience, and emotional wellness orientation, though…
MediumAustrian researchers develop efficient nickel catalyst activated by visible light
Researchers at ISTA developed a light-activated nickel catalyst that enables efficient cross-coupling chemistry with minimal metal, potentially replacing expen…
HighMultiple volcanoes erupt globally; Shiveluch ash plume reaches 32,000 feet
At least 10 volcanoes across the Pacific Ring of Fire and beyond showed explosive activity on May 24, 2026, with ash plumes reaching 32,000 feet at Shiveluch i…
HighScientists map enzyme's atomic structure, opening doors to environmental monitoring
International researchers used advanced X-ray technology to visualize how a copper enzyme transforms nitrogen compounds, revealing the precise sequence of mole…
HighSonda Juno captura sombra de Ganimedes eclipsando Júpiter
A sonda Juno da NASA fotografou a sombra de Ganimedes, a maior lua do sistema solar, projetada sobre Júpiter durante sua 40ª passagem pelo planeta em fevereiro…
HighForza Horizon 6 Brings Japan to Life With Cultural Respect and Design Innovation
Forza Horizon 6 launches in Japan with meticulous cultural research, featuring destructible environments except sacred sites like shrines and temples to respec…
HighDNA study reveals migratory birds transport fewer parasites between islands than expected
DNA analysis reveals migratory birds carry fewer Diplostomum parasites across North Atlantic islands than expected, challenging assumptions about long-distance…
HighHow pre-digital childhoods built mental resilience rare in today's generations
Psychology research shows people raised in the 1960s-70s developed distinctive mental resilience including frustration tolerance and emotional independence, sk…
MediumBitcoin no actúa como dinero, advierte análisis sobre volatilidad de criptomonedas
El bitcoin experimentó una caída de más del 40% en una semana, demostrando su inviabilidad como moneda. Las autoridades deben regular el mercado para proteger…
HighNew Brain Imaging Reveals Arterial Pulses That May Signal Dementia Risk
Scientists developed a noninvasive MRI technique to measure microscopic blood vessel pulsations in the brain, revealing that increased arterial pulsing with ag…
HighScientists pinpoint 4.33 billion years ago as Earth's 'sweet spot' for life's emergence
Researchers have identified a 'sweet spot' approximately 4.33 billion years ago when early Earth's conditions became favorable for the emergence of an RNA worl…
MediumToxoplasma Gondii's 'Mind Control' Effects May Have Simpler Explanation
New research challenges the popular narrative about Toxoplasma gondii's mind-control effects on humans, suggesting the actual health risks from household cats…
MediumRare meteorite reveals lost Moon-sized planet destroyed in ancient solar system collision
Scientists discovered evidence of a previously unknown Moon-sized planet that orbited the young Sun before being destroyed in a cosmic collision, identified th…
MediumXylitol sweetener linked to increased stroke and heart attack risk
Research links xylitol, a sugar substitute found in chewing gum and jam, to increased risk of strokes and heart attacks, raising concerns for millions of consu…
MediumMaternal microbiome shapes fetal immunity, pregnancy outcomes
Research reveals maternal gut microbiome changes during pregnancy significantly influence fetal and neonatal immune system development, with implications for l…
HighBody of US nuclear lab scientist found 11 months after disappearance
Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee, was found dead nearly a year after disappearing in June 2025. Her case has reignited speculation abo…
MediumGalaxy Buds Pro Design Fully Revealed in 360-Degree Leak Ahead of January Launch
A 360-degree promotional animation leaked by industry insider Evan Blass reveals the complete design of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro, showing canal-type…
HighAstronaut Anil Menon Shows Crew Playing Football in Space to Unwind
Astronaut Anil Menon shared a video of crew members playing football aboard the space station as a weekend activity to unwind and build camaraderie among the t…
HighMicrowave frying could cut oil absorption in fried foods, researchers find
University of Illinois researchers propose combining microwave and conventional frying to reduce oil absorption in fried foods while maintaining taste and text…
HighGaudí's Legacy Celebrated: New Book and Sagrada Familia Work Mark Centenary
A new biography and renewed focus on Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Familia basilica mark the centenary of the renowned Catalan architect, highlighting his fusion of m…
MediumStudy challenges 'ice giant' classification: Uranus and Neptune are far rockier than thought
New research challenges decades of planetary science consensus, showing Uranus and Neptune contain significantly more rocky material than previously believed,…
HighEl tiempo inesperado nos engaña: por qué llegar tarde cuando sobra tiempo
Un estudio de la Universidad de Toronto revela que el tiempo libre inesperado se percibe como más amplio de lo que realmente es, llevando a las personas a toma…
HighNavio alemão Meteor encerra 40 anos de carreira com última missão científica partindo do Recife
O navio de pesquisa alemão Meteor completou sua última missão partindo do Recife, estudando correntes oceânicas profundas e processos climáticos no Atlântico t…
HighStudy Links Artificial Sweeteners to Cognitive Decline at Low Daily Doses
A new study finds that even small daily amounts of artificial sweeteners are associated with cognitive decline and faster brain aging, raising concerns about t…
MediumScientists identify PRDM16 as key regulator of cardiac aging, opening new treatment paths
Researchers mapped 442,239 heart cell nuclei across human lifespan, identifying PRDM16 as a declining age regulator. Restoring PRDM16 in aged mice improved hea…
HighWeek-long fasting triggers significant physiological changes, scientists find
New research documents how seven days of fasting produces measurable transformations in human metabolism and cellular function, offering insights into fasting'…
MediumMars Bore Catastrophic Floods 3.5B Years Ago, ESA Images Reveal
New Mars Express imagery reveals catastrophic floods 3.5 billion years ago carved massive valleys and reshaped the Red Planet's surface, demonstrating water's…
HighAncient Chinese mummies' DNA rewrites history of Eurasian migration
DNA analysis of ancient mummies in western China reveals they were local inhabitants, contradicting initial assumptions based on their European-like physical f…
MediumGut bacteria may determine bone loss severity in hyperparathyroidism
Research reveals gut microbiome composition, particularly Bifidobacterium longum abundance, determines bone loss severity in primary hyperparathyroidism by tri…
HighMars explorers will be hazard managers, not just adventurers
Future Mars missions will require astronauts trained as radiation workers, dust-control technicians, and weather monitors rather than traditional explorers, fa…
MediumStudy confirms açaí's neuroprotective effects against anxiety in adolescent brains
Brazilian research demonstrates that açaí's polyphenolic compounds provide neuroprotective benefits against anxiety and depression in adolescents, validating t…
MediumFirst Complete Songbird Genome Reveals 2,710 Previously Missing Genes
Researchers have sequenced the first complete songbird genome, discovering 2,710 previously missing genes and revealing new insights into chromosome structure…
HighMercury Shrinking Faster Than Scientists Previously Thought
New research reveals Mercury is contracting more rapidly than scientists previously believed, challenging existing models of the planet's geological evolution…
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