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.
Yunnan botanical garden emerges as Asia's hub for cross-border wildlife conservation
China's Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden serves as an international research hub, hosting 111 international researchers while advancing elephant and leo…
HighBlue exoplanet 63 light-years away hides inferno of molten glass and 5,400-mph winds
Astronomers using Hubble discovered that a distant blue exoplanet's color comes from molten glass particles in a scorching 1,000°C atmosphere with winds exceed…
HighSubcortical brain structures emerge as key autism hubs in gene expression studies
New preprints reveal autism-linked genes are highly expressed in thalamus and hypothalamus, shifting research focus beyond cortical regions to subcortical brai…
HighCongo Ebola cases surge to 4,120 as WHO warns of accelerating spread
Democratic Republic of Congo reports 4,120 confirmed Ebola cases with 1,887 deaths as of August 6, with a 45.8% fatality rate. WHO warns of accelerating spread…
HighAmateur Astronomer Captures Neighboring Galaxy in Stunning Detail
An amateur astronomer using backyard camera equipment has captured remarkably detailed images of a neighboring galaxy, demonstrating advances in accessible ast…
MediumStudy links heavy TV watching to smaller brain structures in midlife adults
A new study finds that excessive TV watching in midlife is associated with reduced brain volume in areas critical for memory and cognitive function, suggesting…
MediumMidlife habits emerge as critical factor in long-term brain health
Research highlights how lifestyle choices during midlife significantly impact brain aging and cognitive function, with a newly identified protein offering pote…
MediumLua de Morango e paralisação lunar encantam Brasil em fenômeno raro de 18 anos
Na noite de 10 de junho de 2025, o Brasil presenciou a Lua de Morango combinada com paralisação lunar, fenômeno raro que não se repetirá até 2043, atraindo obs…
HighCritics Praise 'Adventures of Elliot: Millennium Tales' as Final Fantasy-Zelda Fusion
Multiple gaming outlets have published reviews for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a new Switch 2 RPG that blends Final Fantasy and Zelda-style…
MediumNearly 1 in 6 Children on GLP-1 Drugs Develop Nutritional Deficiencies
Nearly 1 in 6 children taking GLP-1 drugs developed nutritional deficiencies within a year, raising concerns about safety and appropriate use of weight-loss me…
MediumExperts predict better flu vaccine match for 2026 winter season
Australian health experts predict the 2026 flu vaccine will be better matched to circulating viruses, though severity remains unpredictable. New intranasal vac…
HighGPS satellites prove Einstein right 38 microseconds at a time
GPS satellites' atomic clocks run 38 microseconds faster daily due to relativistic effects Einstein predicted. Without built-in corrections, location errors wo…
HighEclipse solar total del 2 de agosto de 2026: el evento astronómico más esperado
El 2 de agosto de 2026 ocurrirá un eclipse solar total visible desde Groenlandia, Islandia, España y Portugal, pero no desde México, que podrá seguirlo por tra…
HighIndoor living or supervised outings can extend cats' lifespans by up to 3 years
Multi-country research shows outdoor cats face 18-24% traffic fatality risk and reduced lifespans up to 3 years. Keeping cats indoors or supervised outdoors si…
HighOrigin-of-Life Study Criticized for Overstating Protocell Findings
A researcher critiques a study on protocell emergence, arguing it relies on unrealistic chemistry and makes unsupported claims about life's spontaneous origin…
Medium80-Million-Year-Old Snake Fossil Reveals Early Snakes Adapted to Burrowing, Swimming and Land
A remarkably preserved 85-75 million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil shows early snakes adapted to burrowing, surface, and aquatic lifestyles simultaneously,…
HighStudy: At Least 1 in 4 Dead NFL Players Had CTE Brain Disease
A major study reveals at least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died between 2016-2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked…
HighPróximo celular dobrável da Samsung vaza uma semana antes do anúncio oficial
Especificações do próximo celular dobrável da Samsung, Galaxy Z Fold 8, vazam uma semana antes do evento de apresentação oficial, revelando detalhes sobre desi…
MediumMajor Study Links GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs to Hair Loss Risk
A major BMJ study finds GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are linked to increased risk of hair loss, adding to growing concerns about side effe…
HighMinistério da Saúde seleciona boas práticas em câncer do colo do útero
O Ministério da Saúde abre inscrições até 14 de outubro para experiências em prevenção, detecção precoce e tratamento do câncer do colo do útero. Até 15 inicia…
HighT. rex fossil valued at $30M sparks debate over science vs. private collecting
A 67-million-year-old T. rex named Gus is set to auction for $30m, raising tensions between wealthy collectors and scientists who argue rare specimens should r…
HighMusk evasivo sobre posible fusión entre SpaceX y Tesla valorada en US$ 3 billones
Elon Musk elude preguntas sobre una posible fusión entre Tesla y SpaceX que crearía un coloso de US$3 billones, aunque analistas estiman probabilidad superior…
HighScientists Identify Massive Structure Looming Over Milky Way After 40-Year Mystery
After four decades of observation, astronomers have determined the nature of a massive structure towering above the Milky Way galaxy, solving a long-standing c…
MediumStudy finds stevia doesn't trigger sugar-like metabolic responses in body
A randomized controlled trial found stevia produced no significant changes in blood glucose, insulin, appetite, or food intake compared to water across normal…
MediumNASA convoca voluntarios para analizar fenómenos solares que afectan GPS y redes eléctricas
La NASA lanzó Shock Detectives, un proyecto que convoca voluntarios para analizar datos del viento solar que podrían afectar sistemas GPS, comunicaciones y red…
HighPrimeiros bebês com DNA de três pessoas nascem no Reino Unido
Aproximadamente cinco crianças nasceram no Reino Unido através de terapia de substituição mitocondrial (MRT), técnica que combina DNA de três pessoas para prev…
HighMillions across Europe witness continent's first total solar eclipse in 27 years
Millions across Europe gathered to witness a rare total solar eclipse spanning from Spain to Iceland, with totality lasting up to 2.5 minutes at its peak off I…
HighEE.UU. aprueba fusión de Paramount y Warner Bros por USD 110.000 millones
El Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU. aprobó la compra de Warner Bros. Discovery por Paramount Skydance por USD 110.000 millones, creando uno de los mayores co…
HighDisney's Star Wars Hotel Will Shuttle Guests to Galaxy's Edge in a Themed Box Truck
Disney is using a themed box truck to transport Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel guests to Galaxy's Edge, replacing originally planned buses for the immer…
MediumMéxico conmemora Semana Mundial del Espacio con talleres y observaciones astronómicas
México conmemora la Semana Mundial del Espacio (4-10 octubre) con talleres, observaciones astronómicas y actividades STEM enfocadas en la revolución de los sis…
HighLuna de Fresa 2026: el evento lunar más esperado del verano llega el 29 de junio
España vivirá la Luna de Fresa el 29 de junio, primer evento lunar del verano astronómico. Este fenómeno, vinculado a ciclos de cosecha indígenas, mostrará ton…
HighGalaxy Watch Ultra em oferta: relógio premium da Samsung com desconto via cupom
O Galaxy Watch Ultra, relógio premium da Samsung, está em oferta com cupom de desconto, reduzindo significativamente seu preço de venda.
MediumU.S. Tourists Warned to Prepare Wills, DNA Samples for North African Travel
US authorities are advising American tourists traveling to a North African country to prepare wills and provide DNA samples due to escalating crime and terrori…
Medium1.6 Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal Early Humans' Meat-Gathering Strategy
Fossil evidence from Kenya reveals early hominins systematically extracted bone marrow from animal remains 1.6 million years ago, demonstrating sophisticated m…
HighCoffee safe up to 400mg daily, but energy drinks pose heart risks
An American Heart Association review finds up to 400mg daily caffeine from coffee is safe and may reduce heart disease risk, but energy drinks with concentrate…
HighFCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Satellite Despite Astronomer Concerns
The FCC authorized radio operations for Reflect Orbital's first 18-meter space mirror satellite in 2026, a test for a proposed 50,000-satellite system that ast…
HighTractor Supply's Hidden Gems: 13 Gadgets You Probably Didn't Know About
SlashGear highlights 13 lesser-known gadgets available at Tractor Supply, offering readers product discovery for farm, home, and outdoor use.
LowEclipse solar total mais longo do século marcado para agosto
Um eclipse solar total recorde está agendado para 12 de agosto, gerando grande procura por hospedagem e transmissões ao vivo pela Nasa em várias regiões do hem…
HighEl origen indio de Sunak podría endurecer su postura con Nueva Delhi
El nuevo primer ministro británico Rishi Sunak, de origen indio, enfrentará presión para no ser "blando" con Nueva Delhi, lo que podría endurecer su postura en…
HighInstitute of Tropical Medicine Recruits Junior TB Researcher for African Projects
The Institute of Tropical Medicine in Belgium is recruiting a Junior Researcher in Tuberculosis to support international research projects on TB diagnostics an…
HighMars's Ancient Clay Contains Organic Molecules Linked to Life's Origins
Scientists have discovered that ancient Martian clay contains organic molecules comparable to those that may have initiated life on Earth, suggesting Mars once…
MediumPerseid Meteor Shower Peaks With Up to 100 Shooting Stars Per Hour
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak in August 2026, offering stargazers up to 100 shooting stars per hour under optimal viewing conditions across…
HighLarge study finds GLP-1 weight-loss drugs likely safe if used around pregnancy
A major systematic review of 49,000 pregnancies finds GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic do not significantly increase birth defect risk, though cautious int…
HighCoffee drinkers have more diverse gut microbiomes, says microbiota expert Spector
Microbiota expert Tim Spector cites Nature research showing coffee drinkers have more diverse intestinal microbiomes and lower heart disease risk, with specifi…
HighExame de sangue detecta 50 tipos de câncer antes dos sintomas
Novo exame de sangue desenvolvido pela Grail detecta mais de 50 tipos de câncer antes dos sintomas aparecerem, com estudo publicado no The Lancet mostrando pot…
HighObserve a Lua ficar vermelha: Eclipse lunar total encanta o céu nesta madrugada
Eclipse lunar total ocorre na madrugada de 14 de março, transformando a Lua em tom avermelhado visível em várias partes do mundo, incluindo Brasil, com duração…
HighPC-PA realiza mutirão de coleta de DNA para identificar pessoas desaparecidas
A Polícia Científica do Pará realiza mutirão de coleta de amostras genéticas de familiares de desaparecidos até 28 de agosto, utilizando genética forense para…
HighWhy Running Outside Feels Harder Than the Treadmill—and Whether It Matters
Research shows treadmill running is physiologically easier than outdoor running due to belt assistance and lack of air resistance, though outdoor running may p…
HighTimmy, baleia resgatada na Alemanha, é encontrada morta na Dinamarca
Timmy, a humpback whale rescued from stranding in Germany, was found dead off Denmark two weeks after release. The discovery reignites debate over human interv…
HighBrazilian researchers discover heat-resistant microbe in Antarctic volcanic vents
Brazilian researchers from USP's Oceanographic Institute identified a new thermophilic archaea species capable of surviving temperatures near 100°C in Antarcti…
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