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.
Las tormentas solares amenazan los planes de colonización de Marte de Musk y la NASA
Investigadores descubren que las partículas solares pueden calentar la atmósfera de Marte cuando coinciden con tormentas de polvo, representando un riesgo ines…
HighGeorgia pair charged in bartender's murder after dismembered remains found in lake
Two Georgia residents have been charged with murdering a bartender and disposing of his dismembered remains in a reservoir near Atlanta. The victim was identif…
HighChinese scientists link harsh Ice Age conditions to early human creativity surge
Chinese scientists discovered 146,000-year-old evidence suggesting harsh Ice Age environments drove early humans to develop innovative survival strategies, cha…
HighNASA confirms Three Gorges Dam slows Earth's rotation by microseconds
NASA confirms China's Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric facility, slightly slows Earth's rotation by redistributing 40 cubic kilometers of wa…
HighHubble visível a olho nu no interior de SP; professor registra passagem
The Hubble Space Telescope can be observed with the naked eye from Itapetininga, SP on May 29, 2026, between 5:59 PM and 6:07 PM. A local professor successfull…
HighCalendário astronômico 2024: eclipses, superluas e chuvas de meteoros visíveis do Brasil
2024 oferecerá diversos fenômenos astronômicos visíveis, incluindo eclipses, chuvas de meteoros e superluas. Embora o eclipse solar total de abril não seja vis…
HighNASA combina datos aéreos y satelitales para medir con precisión el deshielo del Ártico
La NASA prueba nuevos sensores combinando vuelos aéreos y observaciones satelitales sobre el Ártico canadiense para medir con mayor precisión la velocidad de d…
HighAlberta's 76-year rat-free streak ends with discovery in Bowden
Alberta's 76-year rat-free status is threatened after the town of Bowden discovered a dead rat, prompting investigation by the province's dedicated rat patrol…
HighLas Perlas de Baily iluminarán el eclipse total del 12 de agosto en España
España se prepara para un fenómeno astronómico excepcional: tres eclipses solares que incluirán las espectaculares Perlas de Baily, destellos luminosos que ado…
HighScientists identify erucamide as retina's hidden defense against vision loss
Researchers identified erucamide, a naturally occurring molecule that activates protective immune responses in the retina, potentially slowing vision loss from…
HighEclipse lunar parcial del 28 de agosto: directo desde España con las mejores imágenes
Un eclipse lunar parcial será visible desde España la madrugada del 28 de agosto, alcanzando su máximo alrededor de las 06:12 horas. No se requieren gafas espe…
HighHow Fast Is the Universe Expanding? Scientists Grapple With Cosmic Expansion Rates
Scientists explore how the universe expands faster than light without violating physics, explaining why the observable universe spans 93 billion light-years de…
HighScientists Convert Waste CO₂ Into Graphite Via Two-Step Process
Researchers observed a two-step molten-salt electrolysis process converting CO₂ waste into graphite, potentially reducing dependence on mining and offering a s…
HighNorthern Lights May Grace U.S. Skies Saturday as Solar Activity Peaks
The aurora borealis may be visible across northern U.S. states Saturday night due to solar maximum activity, with viewing opportunities expected to increase th…
HighJWST Discovers Star-Forming Galaxies Mimicking Faint Quasars
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified extreme star-forming galaxies that were previously misclassified as faint quasars, revealing new insights into ea…
HighGerhard Zeiler kündigt Abschied nach Skydance-Übernahme von Warner Bros. Discovery an
Gerhard Zeiler kündigt seinen Abschied aus dem Skydance-Konzern nach der Übernahme von Warner Bros Discovery an und zieht sich aus dem Spitzenmanagement zurück.
MediumDr. Maura Gillison, Who Linked HPV to Throat Cancers, Dies at 61
Dr. Maura L. Gillison, whose research linked HPV to throat cancers and challenged conventional wisdom about head and neck cancer causes, has died at 61.
HighStanford researchers find human brain may be two separate organs fused by evolution
Stanford scientists discovered the human brain develops from two separate neural structures that fuse during evolution, challenging traditional understanding o…
HighWeekend Eating Schedule Changes Linked to Heart Risk in Men
Research suggests that men who eat at irregular times on weekends face increased cardiovascular risks compared to those maintaining consistent meal schedules t…
MediumNASA celebra cuatro años del James Webb con imagen interactiva de galaxia en colisión
La NASA conmemoró el cuarto aniversario del telescopio James Webb con una espectacular imagen interactiva de Centaurus A, una galaxia en colisión ubicada a 11…
HighEEUU alerta: restos del cohete New Glenn de Blue Origin son potencialmente peligrosos
Un cohete New Glenn de Blue Origin explotó durante una prueba en Cabo Cañaveral. La USSF advierte que los restos podrían llegar a zonas públicas y son potencia…
HighVitamin D Linked to 13% Cognitive Improvement in Early Dementia Patients
A new study links high-dose vitamin D supplementation to a 13% improvement in cognitive scores among individuals at risk of or experiencing early dementia, sug…
MediumVancouver's Next Solar Eclipse: Partial Views Until 2044 Total Event
Vancouver will experience partial solar eclipses in 2026, 2029, and 2033, with a near-total eclipse in 2044. Northeastern BC will see totality in 2044, marking…
HighNASA e IBM usan IA para optimizar análisis de datos geoespaciales desde satélites
NASA e IBM se asocian para usar inteligencia artificial y modelos fundacionales con el fin de optimizar el análisis de datos geoespaciales y de la Tierra obten…
HighGut Inflammation Disrupts Bacteria That Process Food, Triggering IBD Sensitivities
New research shows gut inflammation alters bacteria that break down food, potentially explaining why IBD patients develop sensitivities to previously tolerated…
HighDementia prevention requires systemic change beyond individual lifestyle choices
Curtin University research published in The Lancet Public Health shows dementia prevention must address social and environmental factors like education, housin…
HighClimate scientist explains why deserts reach extreme temperatures
A climate scientist explains the extreme temperatures experienced in desert environments and the mechanisms behind blazing heat conditions.
HighMeteor sonic booms release hundreds of tons of TNT energy as Earth sweeps through cosmic debris
A 3-5 foot meteor over Massachusetts released energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT, part of an active season of cosmic impacts. Earth's atmosphere shields us e…
HighResearchers Unlock New Potential of 'Quantum Proofs' in Computing
Researchers have demonstrated new capabilities of quantum proofs, a theoretical framework that leverages quantum mechanics to solve complex mathematical proble…
MediumNew Horizons despierta a 9.500 millones de km: su misión en los confines del Sistema Solar
La sonda New Horizons de la NASA despertó exitosamente tras 321 días de hibernación a 9.500 millones de kilómetros de la Tierra, lista para estudiar el hidróge…
HighLua Minguante neste sábado: confira a fase lunar de 13 de junho
Artigo informativo sobre a fase da Lua no sábado 13 de junho de 2026, destacando a Lua Minguante e suas implicações para atividades como surf no litoral.
MediumLow-fat vegan diet cuts food energy density by 30%, enabling weight loss without calorie counting
A randomized clinical trial shows low-fat vegan diets reduce dietary energy density by 30%, enabling weight loss without calorie counting by replacing calorie-…
HighApollo 11's Unsung Heroes: The 400,000 Behind the Moon Landing
A 2009 CBS News retrospective highlights the 400,000 workers whose behind-the-scenes efforts made Apollo 11's 1969 moon landing possible, shifting focus from t…
HighDNA reveals post-Roman Europe was shaped by small-scale mixing, not mass migration
International scientists analyzing 258 genomes from 5th-7th century European burial sites found that post-Roman population changes involved small family migrat…
HighBritish expat's viral milk discovery reveals Aussies don't know their own colour codes
A British radio host sparked viral discussion comparing the UK's simple three-colour milk system to Australia's complex multi-colour scheme, surprising many Au…
HighStudy Links Eight Food Preservatives to 29% Higher Heart Disease Risk
A large French study of 112,000 participants found eight common food preservatives associated with 29% higher high blood pressure risk and 16% higher cardiovas…
HighHydrogen embrittlement poses major challenge for gas turbine transition
Research reveals hydrogen-induced embrittlement in nickel-base superalloys at elevated temperatures is twice as severe as previously understood, potentially co…
HighSatellite images reveal catastrophic scale of Nepal flash floods
Satellite imagery documents catastrophic destruction from Nepal's flash floods, with nearly 600 dead and over 2,400 missing as entire communities and infrastru…
HighNasa revela funcionamento da enigmática 'mão de Deus' cósmica
Nova imagem da Nasa mostra como o pulsar B1509-58 funciona, revelando sua estrutura magnética extrema e interação com restos de supernova através de múltiplas…
HighStudy Suggests Gut Microbes May Alter Calorie Absorption, Challenging Nutrition Fundamentals
Research challenges 130 years of nutrition science by showing gut microbes significantly influence how many calories individuals absorb from identical meals, s…
MediumPesticide exposure linked to 60-70% higher ALS risk, research shows
New research establishes a significant link between pesticide exposure and heightened risk of ALS and other motor neuron diseases, with workers facing 60-70% i…
HighAstronaut Photos Document Global Shift From Orange to White Street Lighting
Astronaut photographs document cities' transition from sodium vapor orange streetlights to energy-efficient white LED lighting, visible from space.
HighMacArthur Foundation honors 20 fellows, including scientists bridging research and justice
The MacArthur Foundation announced 20 fellows for 2026, including researchers combining science with justice work. Each recipient receives an $800,000 unrestri…
HighChina, Philippines escalate South China Sea tensions over disputed reef
China and Philippines traded accusations over disputed Sandy Cay reef, with Beijing claiming illegal Philippine landings while Manila threatened to expel Chine…
HighStudy challenges decades of science: intensive training unlocks true multitasking
New neuroscience research challenges decades of scientific consensus, demonstrating that intensive training enables genuine multitasking rather than rapid task…
MediumScience mostly settles the mystery: What auroras really are
A Spanish band's lyrics about aurora borealis mysteries prompt scientific explanation of the phenomenon, revealing both well-understood mechanisms and remainin…
HighDiamond qubits achieve 10x faster entanglement at room temperature
Researchers have developed a parallel gate that entangles diamond qubits 10 times faster while operating at room temperature, advancing quantum computing capab…
MediumEclipse lunar total acontece hoje; veja horários e como assistir pela internet
Um eclipse lunar total ocorre neste domingo, criando a Lua de Sangue quando o satélite fica imerso na sombra da Terra. O fenômeno não será visível no Brasil, m…
HighSwiss glaciers collapse at record pace, losing 20% of ice in five years
Switzerland has lost 19.4% of its glacier ice since 2021, with 5.5% melting in 2026 alone due to extreme heatwaves and record temperatures, reshaping Alpine la…
HighNASA publica imágenes del Telescopio James Webb con alineación perfecta
La NASA anunció la alineación perfecta del Telescopio Espacial James Webb y publicó imágenes de resolución sin precedentes desde su posición en L2, a 1.61 mill…
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