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.
Mercury's Shrinking Act: Planetary Cooling Leaves Giant Cliffs Across Surface
Mercury has contracted by 1-7 kilometers as its iron core cooled over billions of years, creating massive cliff formations across its surface. Scientists debat…
HighStrong Circadian Rhythms Cut Dementia Risk Nearly in Half, Study Finds
A 2025 study of 2,000+ elderly people found those with disrupted circadian rhythms had nearly double the dementia risk. Regular exercise and consistent sleep s…
HighEm 1984, NASA enviou 3.300 abelhas ao espaço e elas construíram favos em microgravidade
Em 1984, a NASA enviou 3.300 abelhas ao espaço na missão STS-41C para testar adaptação em microgravidade. Em sete dias, as operárias superaram dificuldades mot…
MediumNew Research Reconciles Depression Theory With Human Brain Cell Growth Findings
Nature publishes research reconciling the neurogenic hypothesis of depression with recent advances in adult hippocampal neurogenesis studies in humans, explori…
HighPrimates maintained stable aging rates for 25 million years despite varying lifespans
Research reveals primate aging rates stayed consistent over 25 million years of evolution despite significant variations in lifespan between species, suggestin…
HighFossil Discovery Reveals Earth's Largest Scorpion Was Over 3 Feet Long
Scientists identified fossils of a giant scorpion species from 415 million years ago that measured over 3 feet long with 6-inch pincers, roaming ancient UK wat…
HighYale researchers discover hidden electrical network coordinating vision in the retina
Yale scientists identified an unexpected electrical communication network linking separate visual pathways in the retina, with a 'commander' cell coordinating…
HighVeronica Mars star Jason Dohring trades Hollywood for regenerative farming in Florida
Veronica Mars actor Jason Dohring has stepped away from acting to focus on regenerative farming, operating an 11-acre farm in Florida with his family using che…
HighEclipse Chasers Face a Choice: Europe's 2026 Eclipse or Egypt's Record 2027 Event
Two total solar eclipses in 2026 and 2027 offer distinct experiences: the 2026 eclipse favors European accessibility with dramatic sunset views, while 2027 del…
HighScientists detect new continental rift forming beneath Zambia
Scientists have identified a new continental rift forming under Zambia that could eventually separate East Africa from the continent and create a new ocean bas…
HighEclipse solar parcial del 30 de abril: horarios para ver la 'Luna Negra' en América del Sur
América del Sur presenciará el primer eclipse solar de 2022 el sábado 30 de abril, cuando la Luna se interponga entre el Sol y la Tierra. El fenómeno será parc…
HighEarth's Days Will Eventually Stretch to 25 Hours Due to Lunar Tidal Forces
Scientific analysis explains how lunar gravitational interaction gradually slows Earth's rotation, extending days by one hour over 200 million years through ti…
MediumCoffee drinkers have more diverse gut bacteria, microbiota expert says
Microbiota expert Tim Spector cites Nature research showing coffee drinkers have more diverse gut bacteria, with potential benefits for athletic recovery and i…
HighWhirlpool Galaxy captured in stunning new space imagery
A new photograph of the Whirlpool Galaxy has been selected as the space photo of the day, showcasing detailed views of this iconic spiral galaxy's structure an…
MediumEquipe brasileira vence competição da NASA com projeto de colônia em Vênus
Oito alunos do Colégio Bandeirantes conquistaram ouro na International Space Settlement Design Competition Brazil com projeto inovador de colônia flutuante em…
HighLarge study finds prenatal sedatives pose no psychiatric risk to children
A South Korean study of 3.8 million children found no increased psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorder risk from prenatal benzodiazepine or Z-hypnotic expo…
HighExcess Protein May Accelerate Aging in Sedentary Adults, Major Review Suggests
A major scientific review of 350+ papers suggests that excess protein consumption, common in modern diets, may accelerate aging and metabolic dysfunction in se…
High40% of Brazilians Fear Social Media Judgment, Study Finds Mental Health Crisis
A Datafolha survey reveals 40% of Brazilians fear judgment on social media, with 57% of women reporting mental exhaustion. The study links social platforms to…
HighScientists observe magnetar birth in March 2026, a cosmic first
Astronomers detected the clearest observation yet of a magnetar's formation in March 2026, a newborn neutron star with extraordinary magnetic properties detect…
MediumTiming Your B12 Supplement: Morning Empty Stomach Absorption Beats Other Methods
Taking Vitamin B12 supplements on an empty stomach in the morning maximizes absorption, as stomach acid and lack of competing nutrients enhance bioavailability…
MediumLos mosquitos no desarrollan inmunidad a repelentes en la naturaleza, según experto
Un microbiólogo de la Universidad de Salamanca aclara que aunque los mosquitos pueden aprender a asociar repelentes con comida en laboratorio, esto es imposibl…
HighSpaceX prueba sistema de diluvio de agua para proteger plataforma de lanzamiento del Starship
SpaceX realizó la primera prueba de su sistema de diluvio de agua diseñado para enfriar la plataforma de lanzamiento del Starship y absorber ondas de choque, t…
HighStudy: Ultraprocessed Foods Trigger Prolonged Blood Sugar Spikes Despite Equal Calories
A controlled study finds that ultraprocessed foods cause prolonged blood sugar and insulin spikes and altered brain activity compared to unprocessed meals with…
HighRare Sunrise Solar Eclipse Captivates Pacific Observers
A deep partial solar eclipse covering up to 86% of the sun delighted early risers across New Zealand, Antarctica and the South Pacific on September 22, occurri…
HighDopamine May Drive Tinnitus, New Research Suggests
Research suggests dopamine, the brain's reward chemical, may contribute to tinnitus development, opening new therapeutic avenues for the hearing condition affe…
MediumSkylab's 1979 Reentry: How NASA's First Space Station Fell to Earth
NASA's first space station Skylab, a 77-ton facility that cost $2.2 billion and hosted nine astronauts, broke apart over Western Australia in 1979 after six ye…
HighCoral eDNA Atlas Maps Ryukyu Reef Species From Seawater Samples
Researchers at OIST developed a method to identify coral species by analyzing environmental DNA in seawater samples, creating an atlas of 231 reef locations ac…
HighSamsung Z TriFold vs Huawei Mate XTs: Triple-Fold Showdown
Samsung launches Galaxy Z TriFold tri-fold phone competing with Huawei's Mate XTs, both priced around 2.2 lakh with distinct strengths in display, performance,…
MediumArchaeologists Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Tomb of Egyptian Official Paser Near Luxor
Archaeologists from Leiden University have uncovered a 3,000-year-old New Kingdom tomb belonging to official Paser at Sheikh Abd el-Qurna near Luxor, Egypt, ad…
HighWoman found in shallow grave ID’d after 44 years as millionaire tied to estate murder plot
Thelma Gaston, an 80-year-old multimillionaire who disappeared in 1981, was identified through forensic genealogy after her remains lay unidentified for 44 yea…
HighWest Nile Virus detected in Box Elder County mosquito pools
Utah health officials report 114 mosquito pools testing positive for West Nile Virus this summer, with eight confirmed cases in Box Elder County prompting incr…
HighReaparece el zorro enano de Cozumel, especie fantasma que no se veía desde 2001
Científicos confirmaron el avistamiento del zorro enano de Cozumel, especie endémica mexicana que no había sido documentada en más de dos décadas, lo que reviv…
HighScientists map metabolic shifts during extended fasting periods
Research shows that extended fasting triggers systemic changes in the body, with major metabolic shifts occurring after three days as the body transitions to f…
HighStudy: Men's High Standards, Not Women's Pickiness, Drive Dating App Rejection
Research on 3,000 dating app users shows men face rejection not because women are picky, but because men pursue partners significantly more attractive than the…
MediumScientists trace laughter back 15 million years through ape vocalizations
Researchers studying ape vocalizations discovered that laughter has deep evolutionary roots shared between humans and other primates for approximately 15 milli…
HighStudy finds real-time pollen data could help manage seasonal allergies
A study of 961 seasonal allergy sufferers finds that real-time pollen data could help manage symptoms, with over one-third seeing value in personalized, timely…
HighCometa del Siglo visible desde EE.UU.: horarios y cómo verlo en vivo hoy 27 de septiembre
El C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), conocido como Cometa del Siglo, alcanzará su brillo máximo el 27 de septiembre y será visible desde múltiples estados estadou…
HighCientistas descobrem novo dinossauro gigante com braços curtos como o T-Rex
Cientistas descobriram o Meraxes gigas, nova espécie de dinossauro carnívoro gigante com braços curtos na Patagônia. A descoberta sugere que os pequenos braços…
HighScientists Observe One of Largest Schrödinger's Cat States, Expanding Quantum Mechanics Beyond Microscopic Scale
Researchers have observed one of the largest Schrödinger's cat states ever created, demonstrating quantum superposition at a macroscopic scale and expanding th…
HighStudy: Intermittent Exercise May Boost Brain Health More Than Daily Workouts
A study in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory finds intermittent exercise, including weekend-only workouts, more effectively boosts cognitive function and mem…
MediumUrban high-rises amplify heat stress by trapping vegetation's humidity, study finds
Study of 251 Chinese cities reveals that vegetation in high-rise compact urban areas increases humidity and heat stress rather than cooling, with 23x greater e…
HighPhysicists Confirm 20-Year Theory on Quantum Entanglement, Advancing Technology
Researchers have confirmed a 20-year-old theoretical prediction about quantum entanglement, demonstrating that a quantum bath can synchronize distant qubits—a…
HighEclipse lunar total visible en España: horarios y mejores lugares para ver la 'luna de sangre'
España presencia un eclipse lunar total la noche del 7 de septiembre, visible como totalidad en prácticamente toda la península, Baleares, Ceuta y Melilla, con…
HighAstronomers identify new class of cosmic objects with intense X-ray emissions
Astronomers have identified a previously unknown class of celestial objects emitting intense X-rays and ultraviolet radiation, discovered through NASA's Chandr…
HighCoffee's Health Benefits Go Beyond Caffeine, Harvard Research Shows
Recent scientific studies reveal coffee consumption is linked to improved cognitive function, reduced dementia risk, and benefits for memory and gut health bey…
HighJames Webb captures 120 years of stellar history in binary star system WR 140
The James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented infrared images of WR 140, a binary star system 5,600 light-years away, revealing 120 years of stellar wi…
High"Las personas no saben que la proyección para 2050 es muy desesperanzadora"
ReDLat2 amplía investigación sobre Alzheimer en América Latina, región con alta carga de demencia pero subrepresentada en estudios globales. Expertos advierten…
HighArqueología interestelar: buscar civilizaciones extraterrestres en el polvo lunar
Un nuevo estudio propone analizar regolito lunar para detectar partículas de polvo submicrométricas que podrían ser restos de civilizaciones extraterrestres de…
MediumIIT Kanpur develops world's first 3D model to predict solar activity
IIT Kanpur researchers created the world's first 3D data-driven model to predict solar activity and space weather, enabling forecasts of sunspot activity up to…
HighFCC Approves Space Mirror Satellite Despite Astronomer Concerns
The FCC has approved a test launch of Reflect Orbital's mirror satellite designed to reflect sunlight and illuminate Earth at night, sparking significant oppos…
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