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.
Perseidas: la lluvia de estrellas más brillante de 2024 alcanza su pico esta semana
Las Perseidas, la lluvia de meteoros más destacada de 2024, alcanzará su pico máximo entre el 11 y 12 de agosto, permitiendo observar hasta 100 estrellas fugac…
HighEl ER-2 de la NASA estudia cómo los incendios forestales generan tormentas eléctricas gigantescas
La NASA utiliza el avión ER-2, versión modificada del legendario U-2 de la Guerra Fría, para investigar las tormentas pirocumulonimbus generadas por incendios…
HighIndigenous Foods Show Promise for Health, But Research Gaps Remain
A conference paper reviews nutritional and bioactive compounds in North American and Andean Indigenous foods like wild rice, quinoa, and tarwi, calling for com…
HighTwo Ancient Shark Species Discovered in Mammoth Cave After 325 Million Years
Paleontologists identified two new prehistoric shark species from 325 million years ago in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky and northern Alabama, offering insights into…
MediumChina y EEUU disputan una nueva carrera espacial por los recursos de la Luna
China y Estados Unidos protagonizan una nueva carrera espacial por la Luna, buscando recursos valiosos como helio-3, metales preciosos y tierras raras. El Trat…
HighEclipse lunar cobre 93% da Lua e será visível em Pernambuco na próxima semana
Pernambucanos poderão observar eclipse lunar parcial na próxima quinta-feira (27) e madrugada de sexta-feira (28), com magnitude máxima de 93% visível a olho n…
HighArchaeologists Identify Earliest Named Scientist in Ancient Americas: Maya Astronomer
Archaeologists have deciphered the name of a Maya astronomer from 1,200-year-old wall writings, marking the earliest known named scientist in the ancient Ameri…
HighVenus and Jupiter Align with Crescent Moon for Rare Mid-May Celestial Display
Venus and Jupiter will align with a crescent moon in mid-May, creating a rare celestial display visible in the western sky after sunset. Venus's extreme atmosp…
HighTaiwan's 'Lost World' of Giant Firs Emerges as Carbon-Rich Ecosystem
Scientists discovered Taiwan's tallest tree at 84.1 meters and mapped 941 giant trees using LiDAR and citizen science. These ancient forests rank among Earth's…
HighSpaceX prepara histórica salida a bolsa de US$ 75.000 millones, la mayor de la historia
SpaceX presentó planes para recaudar US$ 75 mil millones mediante OPI, valorando la empresa en US$ 1,77 billones. La operación sería la mayor en la historia y…
HighNew Troodontid Dinosaur Genus Identified from Decades-Old New Mexico Fossil
Researchers have identified a new troodontid dinosaur genus from fossil bone discovered decades ago in New Mexico, resolving a 12-year classification mix-up an…
HighBranching dendrites may explain human cognitive superiority, neuroscience study suggests
Neuroscience research suggests human brain cells function as more powerful biological computers than previously understood, with dendrite branching patterns pl…
MediumNinth woman's body found in South African killing spree as police investigate possible links
South African police have discovered nine women's bodies in two months across Ekurhuleni near Johannesburg, sparking fear among residents. Authorities are inve…
HighStudy: Children Apply Life Lessons From Movies Like Moana to Real Lives
Radboud University research shows children apply lessons from films like Moana to their own lives, gaining insights about perseverance, identity, and social is…
HighLua parece cheia hoje, mas fase exata só ocorre sábado às 13h49
A Lua Cheia de setembro ocorre oficialmente no sábado às 13h49, mas já parece completamente iluminada na sexta-feira porque a diferença visual é mínima com mai…
HighAtomic Oxygen: The Space Hazard Threatening Satellite Missions
Hackaday explores the corrosive effects of atomic oxygen on spacecraft materials in low Earth orbit, a critical engineering challenge for satellite longevity a…
MediumPhysicists find attractive forces alone can make molecular droplets chase each other
Researchers at MPI-DS found that molecular condensates with only attractive forces exhibit unexpected chasing dynamics and self-propulsion, challenging convent…
HighAustralian researchers discover new horned bee species in mining region
Australian researchers identified a new native bee species with distinctive facial horns in Western Australia's mining region, marking the first discovery in t…
HighAnálise de DNA do Sudário de Turim revela complexa história biológica preservada
Novo estudo publicado na Scientific Reports analisou DNA do Sudário de Turim, revelando complexa história biológica preservada nas fibras do linho, incluindo m…
HighOlder Australians underestimate RSV risk despite recognizing severity
Survey reveals 90% of older Australians recognize RSV as serious, but only 38% believe they're personally at risk. Experts warn aging immune systems make senio…
HighEclipse solar total: NASA captura imágenes desde el espacio mientras EE.UU. lo observa parcialmente
Un eclipse solar total recorrió el Ártico, Groenlandia e Islandia el 12 de agosto, siendo visible de forma parcial en varias ciudades estadounidenses. La NASA…
HighSelf-healing cement with bacteria shows promise for small cracks in construction
Delft University research demonstrates bacteria-infused cement can self-repair small cracks through biomineralization, with successful closure of 1mm fissures…
MediumSpace Shuttle Endeavour percorre Los Angeles a 3 km/h em operação logística histórica
O Space Shuttle Endeavour, após 25 missões espaciais, foi transportado pelas ruas de Los Angeles em 2012 a apenas 3 km/h, numa das maiores operações logísticas…
HighOmega's summer watch collection blends jewellery elegance with horological craft
Omega's latest women's watch collections feature luminous dials, softer proportions, and precious materials, with Constellation and Aqua Terra models offering…
HighLua de Sangue de 82 minutos será o eclipse lunar mais longo de 2025
Eclipse lunar total em 7 de setembro será o mais longo do ano com 82 minutos de duração. Invisível no Brasil, poderá ser acompanhado por transmissão ao vivo do…
HighThree supermoons and meteor showers set to illuminate Singapore skies in Q4 2025
Singapore will experience three supermoons in Q4 2025 alongside meteor showers, offering astronomy enthusiasts spectacular naked-eye viewing opportunities if s…
HighMinnesota DNR confirms chronic wasting disease in wild deer near Stillwater
Minnesota DNR confirmed a wild deer near Stillwater tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), prompting expansion of feeding and attractant bans to fi…
HighOlympic skateboarder times epic jump with solar eclipse
Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León performed a jump perfectly timed with a solar eclipse, calling it 'the move of his life' and sharing the iconic moment…
HighSinging Alone Loudly Signals Emotional Release, Psychology Shows
Psychological research shows that singing alone releases endorphins and dopamines, serving as emotional release and stress reduction. The behavior reflects int…
MediumStudy confirms açaí's neuroprotective effects on adolescent brains
Brazilian research demonstrates that açaí's anthocyanin compounds produce anxiolytic and antidepressant effects in adolescent brains, validating traditional Am…
MediumLos cuaterniones de Hamilton siguen vivos: la NASA y los videojuegos los usan 183 años después
Más de 180 años después de su descubrimiento por Sir William Rowan Hamilton en 1843, los cuaterniones son fundamentales en misiones espaciales de la NASA y des…
HighDNA do Santo Sudário revela séculos de contato humano e ambiental
Estudo genético identifica múltiplas linhagens de DNA humano, plantas, animais e microrganismos no Santo Sudário, revelando sua trajetória através de séculos d…
HighPhysicists Develop Quantum Model Using Only Real Numbers, Challenging Mathematical Foundations
Researchers have developed a quantum mechanics model that operates exclusively with real numbers, challenging the conventional requirement for complex numbers…
MediumBird songs at your window signal healthy ecosystems and boost mental health
Research confirms that hearing bird songs near homes significantly reduces anxiety and negative thoughts while indicating healthy urban biodiversity and enviro…
High80% of geoscience researchers report harmful fieldwork interactions, survey finds
A survey of 289 geoscience researchers found 80% experienced harmful field interactions, with professional misconduct like gatekeeping and work devaluation hav…
HighCaputo acumula $16,4 billones en pesos mientras presiona a argentinos por dólares
El Tesoro argentino logró estabilizar la deuda en pesos con tasa de renovación del 117% en 2026, acumulando un excedente de $16,4 billones para financiar compr…
HighEclipse lunar quase total vai encobrir 96,2% da Lua de quinta para sexta em todo o Brasil
Eclipse lunar parcial cobrirá 96,2% da Lua na noite de 27 para 28 de agosto, visível em todo o Brasil. O fenômeno começará às 22h24 de quinta-feira e atingirá…
HighRare celestial double: partial eclipse and Perseid meteors visible from UK on August 12
UK stargazers can witness a partial solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower on the same day in August, with Manchester seeing 90% sun obscuration followed by p…
HighAged blood transfusions trigger dangerous inflammation via tiny vesicles, study finds
Study reveals RBC-derived extracellular vesicles trigger dangerous inflammatory responses in septic patients receiving transfusions, but calpeptin treatment ca…
HighKingdom Hearts 4 leak reveals worlds, achievements, and gameplay details
A major leak has revealed new worlds and extensive gameplay details for Kingdom Hearts 4, including achievement lists and world names like Quadratum and Galaxy…
MediumT. rex hatchlings were cat-sized and hunting independently, museum fossils reveal
Rare T. rex hatchling fossils discovered in museum collections show baby dinosaurs were cat-sized, born in groups, and capable of hunting independently shortly…
HighJapan Lodges Protest Over S. Korean Maritime Survey Near Disputed Isles
Japan's Foreign Ministry protested South Korea's maritime research vessel conducting surveys in Japan's exclusive economic zone near the disputed Takeshima/Dok…
HighGenetic Study Reveals Gestational Diabetes as Early Manifestation of Type 2
Research identifies 37 genetic variants in gestational diabetes, with 93% overlapping type 2 diabetes markers, suggesting gestational diabetes may be an early…
HighEstudo revela por que cães grandes envelhecem mais rápido que os pequenos
Pesquisa publicada na Science identifica que cães de raças grandes têm perda mais acelerada de controle genético, envelhecendo 35% mais rápido que raças pequen…
HighPluto's Atmosphere Shrinking as Dwarf Planet Enters Colder Orbital Region
Scientists tracking Pluto's atmosphere through stellar occultations report a 16% pressure decrease since 2021 as the dwarf planet enters colder regions of its…
HighPerseverance rover finds organic carbon signatures in ancient Martian rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover detected complex organic carbon molecules in Martian mudstones that could indicate ancient microbial life, though geological processe…
HighCentury-old chemistry textbook error finally corrected by researchers
Chemistry textbooks have perpetuated an incorrect explanation for nearly 100 years, according to new research that challenges long-held educational assumptions…
MediumChina launches innovative hull-less submarine design captured by satellite imagery
Satellite imagery confirms China has deployed a new submarine with innovative aerodynamic design and no traditional conning tower, representing a significant a…
MediumExplosão solar dupla pode provocar show raro de auroras esta semana
Duas ejeções de massa coronal lançadas pelo Sol no fim de semana devem atingir a Terra entre terça e quarta, provocando tempestade geomagnética moderada e auro…
HighFósseis raros revelam que filhotes de T. rex tinham tamanho de gato
Análise de fósseis raros mostra que filhotes de T. rex mediam 75 cm e pesavam 2,5 kg, sugerindo ninhadas de 20-30 ovos e estratégia reprodutiva diferente do im…
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