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.
Eclipse solar total atinge nordeste português em agosto de 2026 após 114 anos
Portugal observará eclipse solar total em 12 de agosto de 2026, primeiro desde 1912, com totalidade restrita a 26 segundos no Parque Natural de Montesinho, Bra…
HighScientists warn of underestimated solar storm threat, cite 'once-in-a-thousand-year' risk
Scientists are raising concerns that solar storms pose a greater threat than previously estimated, with potential 'once-in-a-thousand-year' events capable of c…
HighPhage-engineered bacterial flagella boost motility and immune evasion
Researchers discover that bacteriophages remodel bacterial flagella to enhance motility and help hosts evade mammalian immune responses, revealing a novel mech…
HighEl calor extremo, no la Luna, dispara la criminalidad según la ciencia
La investigación científica demuestra una relación directa entre altas temperaturas y aumento de criminalidad violenta, especialmente en violencia de género, r…
HighEngland's ectopic pregnancy admissions surge post-2021, with stark deprivation divide
University of Liverpool research reveals hospital admissions for ectopic pregnancy in England have risen significantly since 2021, with women from deprived are…
HighJWST captures first images of auroras on Uranus, revealing tilted magnetic pole
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first images of aurora on Uranus, revealing the ice giant's upper atmosphere contains ions and has a magnetic p…
HighScientists Map Toxic Alkaloid Production in Larkspur and Wolfsbane
Researchers identify biosynthetic pathways for neurotoxic alkaloids in larkspur and wolfsbane, potentially enabling pharmaceutical applications from these plan…
HighTokyo researchers optimize ultra-thin wings for Mars drones using bio-inspired design
Tokyo Metropolitan University researchers used evolutionary algorithms to design ultra-thin, corrugated airfoils optimized for low-Reynolds number flight, appl…
HighCERN's gluon measurement upends nuclear physics models
CERN researchers have made new measurements that challenge existing theoretical models of how gluons function within atomic nuclei, potentially reshaping funda…
MediumNew Jersey meteorite contains extraterrestrial amino acids, scientists confirm
A meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey home in 2024 contains extraterrestrial amino acids, rare organic compounds suggesting the building blocks of life…
HighUm em cada quatro trabalhadores tem mais de 20 anos de casa. O que diz isto sobre Portugal?
Portugal registou crescimento histórico no emprego no Q2 2026, com população ativa acima de 5,7 milhões. Contudo, um em cada quatro trabalhadores permanece mai…
HighVietnamese family saves endangered 13-foot python found near chicken coop
A family in Vietnam's Phu Tho Province discovered a 13-foot reticulated python near their chicken coop after heavy rain and worked with neighbors and forestry…
HighSuprema Corte dos EUA restringe discovery em arbitragens internacionais privadas
A Suprema Corte dos EUA decidiu que a Seção 1782 não se aplica a arbitragens privadas internacionais, restringindo o acesso ao procedimento de discovery americ…
HighExercise Hormone Irisin Shows Neuroprotective Promise in MS Research
Research published in Nature demonstrates that irisin, an exercise-derived hormone, exhibits neuroprotective effects in multiple sclerosis mouse models, potent…
HighLuna de Ciervo: la primera luna llena del verano llega el 29 de julio de 2026
Julio de 2026 presenta cuatro fases lunares principales, culminando con la Luna de Ciervo el 29 de julio, asociada simbólicamente con el crecimiento y la renov…
HighApril's Total Solar Eclipse Coincides With Solar Maximum for Spectacular Corona Views
The April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse will coincide with the sun's solar maximum, offering eclipse-chasers an unusually spectacular view of the corona with its…
HighDark chocolate gains scientific backing for cardiovascular health benefits
Scientific research links moderate dark chocolate consumption to cardiovascular benefits through flavonoids and polyphenols, shifting perception from occasiona…
MediumLa recuperación después de correr: cinco claves para entender cómo responde tu cuerpo
Artículo sobre la importancia de la recuperación después de correr, destacando que el entrenamiento continúa después de detener el cronómetro mediante monitore…
MediumMars lost its magnetic shield 4 billion years ago, triggering slow atmospheric escape
Mars once possessed a protective magnetic field that shielded its atmosphere from solar wind, but when the planetary dynamo faded ~4 billion years ago, the pla…
HighStudy links sofrito consumption to reduced diabetes risk through bioactive compounds
Research published in Nutrients journal finds that regular consumption of sofrito—a sautéed mixture of garlic, onion, and tomato—is associated with better gluc…
HighHong Kong Banks Score 2.3/10 on Quantum Readiness, Face 2030 Upgrade Deadline
Hong Kong's monetary authority introduced a quantum preparedness framework scoring banks at 2.3/10 readiness, targeting full sector compliance by 2030 as token…
HighWebb Space Telescope Discovers Warped Structure in TW Hydrae's Protoplanetary Disk
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected a warped structure in the protoplanetary disk surrounding TW Hydrae, a nearby young star system, providing new insi…
HighEl humo de incendios forestales cubre ciudades estadounidenses con bruma distópica
El humo de incendios forestales canadienses se extiende hacia Estados Unidos, degradando la calidad del aire en múltiples ciudades con una densa bruma marrón q…
HighOxford Study Links Right-Handedness to Bipedalism and Brain Expansion
Oxford researchers identified that bipedalism and brain expansion explain human right-handedness, analyzing 2,025 primates across 41 species to reveal this evo…
HighHombre revivido tras 90 minutos muerto revela qué experimentó en el más allá
Un australiano de 61 años sufrió un paro cardíaco y estuvo clínicamente muerto durante 90 minutos antes de ser revivido exitosamente. Tras su recuperación, rev…
MediumStarship alcanzará la órbita con satélites espías que monitorearán su escudo térmico
SpaceX planea el 22 de septiembre que Starship complete su primer vuelo orbital de seis vueltas alrededor de la Tierra, transportando 26 satélites Starlink V3,…
HighStudy links over 2,700 deaths to UK's May-June heatwaves
Research suggests over 2,700 deaths in England and Wales were linked to exceptional heatwaves in May and June, with peak mortality reaching 440 deaths daily du…
HighNovo telescópio espacial da Nasa funciona como satélite-espião cósmico
A Nasa desenvolveu um novo telescópio espacial que opera com capacidades semelhantes às de um satélite-espião cósmico, ampliando sua capacidade de observação d…
MediumEight dead, 26 rescued as Lagos shopping complex collapses
A three-storey shopping complex collapsed in Lagos on Thursday, killing at least eight people including a baby and injuring 26 others. Rescue operations contin…
HighWavelength-Tuned Catalysis Doubles Ammonia Output, Bypassing Haber-Bosch Limits
Researchers developed a wavelength-dependent photo-driven ammonia synthesis method using lithium hydride that overcomes thermal catalysis limitations, doubling…
HighAncient Toba eruption shows supervolcanoes remain hazardous for millennia
Research on the ancient Toba supervolcano eruption reveals that supervolcanoes remain hazardous for thousands of years after initial eruption, with implication…
Medium2.9-Million-Year-Old Stone Tools Challenge Assumptions About Early Human Evolution
Researchers in Kenya discovered 2.9-million-year-old stone tools used to butcher hippos, alongside remains of Paranthropus—suggesting our early cousins, not di…
HighGreen molecules could halve Europe's energy dependence by 2040, study finds
A Moeve-PwC report shows green molecules like renewable hydrogen and biofuels could reduce Europe's energy dependency from 57% to 28% by 2040, addressing geopo…
HighTwo new sea spider species discovered in Salish Sea after nearly a century
UBC researchers have documented two new sea spider species in the Salish Sea, the first discovery in nearly a century. The creatures feature unusual characteri…
HighFireball Over North Carolina Identified as Rocket Debris, Not Meteor
A bright fireball observed over North Carolina was not a meteor but likely debris from a spacecraft reentry, according to expert analysis.
MediumGLP-1 Drugs Show Promise in Slowing Cancer Progression, Study Suggests
Research suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may reduce cancer progression risk across multiple tumor types, offering a potential life-saving benefit beyond weigh…
MediumNASA registra lagoa rosa em formato de coração na Argentina; cientistas estudam vida em ambientes extremos
A NASA registrou a Salinas Las Barrancas, uma lagoa salina argentina com formato de coração visível do espaço, formada por dinâmica natural de água, sal e clim…
HighMercury exposure linked to metabolic damage, especially in genetically vulnerable populations
Brazilian research reveals toxic mercury exposure can damage metabolic health by affecting cholesterol and triglyceride levels, particularly in individuals wit…
HighStudy challenges remote work appeal: isolation and mental health concerns emerge
New research challenges remote work preferences, finding it correlates with increased isolation, loneliness, and mental distress despite worker satisfaction wi…
MediumAugust 2, 2027: Century's Longest Total Solar Eclipse Coming to Africa and Asia
A total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027 will last 6 minutes 22 seconds—the longest of the 21st century—visible across Europe, Africa, and Asia, with Luxor, Egy…
HighStudy finds sleep extremes linked to accelerated aging across multiple body systems
A major Nature study of 500,000+ people reveals both insufficient and excessive sleep accelerate biological aging across multiple organ systems, with 6-8 hours…
HighReforma tributária mata 'manobras' e tributaristas, diz coautor Eurico Santi
Coautor da reforma tributária afirma que novo sistema unificado de impostos (IBS e CBS) elimina litígios e manobras tributárias, substituindo competição entre…
HighNamorado de estudante morta em Fortaleza segue foragido
João Munhoz Neto, namorado da estudante de direito Isabelle Caracristi, 22 anos, segue foragido após a morte dela em condomínio de Fortaleza. Polícia Civil cum…
HighNASA captures vivid Laguna Colorada: South America's striking orange lake explained
NASA's Earth Observatory captured images of Laguna Colorada, a high-altitude Bolivian lake whose distinctive reddish-orange color results from salt-adapted mic…
HighStanford Develops Advanced Microscope for High-Resolution Live Cell Imaging
Stanford researchers have created a revolutionary microscope enabling unprecedented visualization of living cells with enhanced detail and clarity for biologic…
MediumMicronuclei Show Distinct Chromatin Signatures Across Breast Cancer Subtypes
Study identifies subtype-specific chromatin state markers in breast cancer micronuclei, with triple-negative cancers showing significantly higher DNA damage an…
HighStudy reveals 5% of Indian women undergo hysterectomy, with agricultural workers at higher risk
A study reveals 5% of Indian women have undergone hysterectomy, primarily for heavy menstrual bleeding, with agricultural workers 32% more likely to have the p…
MediumVoyager 2's Uranus encounter may have captured a rare atmospheric anomaly
A 2024 reanalysis suggests Voyager 2's historic 1986 Uranus flyby occurred during an extreme solar wind compression occurring less than 5% of the time, potenti…
HighEclipse solar total chega à Espanha pela primeira vez em mais de 100 anos
A Espanha viverá seu primeiro eclipse solar total em mais de um século na próxima semana. O artigo explica os quatro tipos de eclipses solares e suas caracterí…
HighEclipse solar histórico de 6+ minutos cruzará Europa y África en agosto 2027
A record-breaking total solar eclipse lasting 6 minutes 23 seconds will cross Europe and Africa on August 2, 2027—the longest of the century. While Chile won't…
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