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.
TechLife Pad Plus 2 Targets Students With 12-Inch Display and All-Day Battery
TechLife launches the Pad Plus 2 tablet with a 12-inch 2K display and 9,000mAh battery, priced at PHP 14,999, targeting students managing digital classes and m…
HighXenoblade Chronicles X Gets Switch 2 Upgrade With 60 FPS and 4K Support
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launched today with up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS gameplay, a significant upgrade from th…
HighDiamond rain may explain Neptune's heat, but likely absent from Uranus
New research suggests diamond rain occurs on Neptune but not Uranus, potentially explaining why Neptune radiates internal heat while Uranus doesn't. The study…
HighSatélites construídos por alunos brasileiros lançados ao espaço pela SpaceX
Cerca de 100 estudantes de escolas públicas em Sorocaba e Fortaleza participaram da montagem de dois satélites que serão lançados ao espaço pela SpaceX nesta q…
HighLa NASA da por finalizada MAVEN, la sonda que reveló cómo Marte perdió su atmósfera
La NASA dio por finalizada el 3 de junio de 2026 la misión MAVEN tras perder contacto con la sonda en diciembre de 2025. La nave revolucionó nuestra comprensió…
HighEl James Webb descubre una diminuta luna orbitando Urano, elevando a 29 sus satélites conocidos
El telescopio espacial James Webb ha detectado una diminuta luna de diez kilómetros orbitando Urano, elevando a 29 el número de satélites conocidos del planeta…
HighJapan's H3 rocket fails second launch attempt, self-destructs mid-flight
Japan's JAXA space agency was forced to self-destruct its next-generation H3 rocket during its second launch attempt after the second-stage engine failed to ig…
HighTitã pode ter vida extraterrestre em camada de gelo viscoso, não oceano global
Reanálise de dados da Cassini revela que Titã tem interior viscoso em vez de oceano global, aumentando potencial para vida microbiana em nichos habitáveis conc…
HighProbst Stands Firm on 'Survivor 50' Changes Despite Fan Backlash Over Zac Brown
Jeff Probst dismisses criticism of Survivor 50's celebrity guest appearances, asserting the show's creative direction won't be altered by online backlash over…
HighDNA de Jonathan, tartaruga de 194 anos, revela segredos para estender vida humana
Análise genética de Jonathan, tartaruga-gigante de 194 anos, identifica 284 variantes genéticas exclusivas e mecanismos de reparo celular que podem informar pe…
HighPsicologia das cores: como a escolha cromática das roupas influencia percepção e comportamento
Estudo explora como a escolha de cores nas roupas influencia percepção social e autoestima, baseado em processamento neuronal rápido e significados culturais d…
HighNASA alerta a España sobre eclipse solar histórico y asteroide potencialmente peligroso en 2026
La NASA advierte a España sobre dos fenómenos en 2026: un eclipse total solar el 12 de agosto, el primero visible desde la península en más de un siglo, y el a…
HighSouthern Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks July 29-30 over Singapore
Singapore's skies will host the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower on July 29-30, with up to 25 meteors per hour visible under ideal conditions, though lig…
HighThe Science Behind Left-Handedness: What Research Reveals
Quanta Magazine explores the biological and genetic factors that determine left-handedness in humans, examining why approximately 10% of the population is natu…
MediumCaso Poggi: il DNA riapre l'indagine, ma può una traccia genetica riscrivere una condanna?
Un'analisi editoriale sostiene che la traccia genetica attribuita ad Andrea Sempio non basta, da sola, a riscrivere la condanna di Alberto Stasi. L'articolo in…
MediumTufão Bavi força evacuação de 2 milhões na China; dezenas morrem nas Filipinas
O tufão Bavi forçou a evacuação de quase 2 milhões de pessoas na China e centenas de milhares em Taiwan, após deixar dezenas de mortos nas Filipinas por desliz…
HighStar-Shaped Sand on Japanese Beaches Reveals Ancient Foraminifera Fossils
Rare star-shaped sand grains found on Okinawan beaches are actually fossilized shells of Baclogypsina sphaerulata, single-celled organisms called foraminifera…
HighTim Curry, Iconic 'Rocky Horror' Star, Dies at 80
Tim Curry, the British actor best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. His theatrical talent and gift for ecc…
HighUltracold atoms reveal resistance has a limit, solving decades-old physics puzzle
Researchers using ultracold potassium atoms discovered that collision-driven electrical resistance in metals saturates at a maximum level, resolving a decades-…
HighJapan Airlines deploys humanoid robots to ease airport labour shortage
Japan Airlines will trial Chinese-made humanoid robots as baggage handlers at Tokyo's Haneda airport starting May 2026, addressing chronic labour shortages ami…
HighCientíficos comprueban tras 150 años la hipótesis de Darwin sobre plantas carnívoras alpinas
Un equipo de investigadores demostró que Saxifraga candelabrum, una planta alpina asiática, captura y digiere insectos para obtener nutrientes, confirmando una…
HighCould eradicating disease-carrying mosquitoes save millions without harming ecosystems?
Mosquitoes kill 760,000 people annually through disease transmission. Scientists debate whether eradicating the five deadliest species is feasible and environm…
HighTrauma's widespread impact on mental health explored in new series
Trauma affects majority of Americans and significantly contributes to mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. A local counselor notes tra…
MediumJWST discovers most chemically primitive galaxy in reionization era
JWST observations reveal LAP1-B, an ultra-faint galaxy from 800 million years after the Big Bang with the lowest chemical metallicity ever detected, offering d…
HighScientists Map Brain's Neurotransmitter Receptors to Unlock Information Flow
International researchers created a detailed map of neurotransmitter receptors across 100+ brain regions in macaques, revealing organizational patterns that co…
HighEl superenvejecimiento no se explica solo por genética, según estudio de Chicago
Investigadores de la Universidad de Chicago descubren que el superenvejecimiento —la capacidad de mantener memoria de persona de 50 años a los 80— no se explic…
HighGeleira do 'Juízo Final' derrete mais rápido e pode dobrar contribuição ao nível do mar
Estudo da NASA e UC Irvine revela que a geleira Thwaites na Antártida está derretendo acelerado pela penetração de água do mar, podendo dobrar sua contribuição…
HighFur Seals' Hearts Spike Hours After Land Return, Revealing Delayed Recovery
New research reveals fur seals experience delayed heart rate spikes hours after returning to shore, suggesting their bodies continue recovering from deep-dive…
HighEclipse dominates UK front pages as papers celebrate 'once in a generation' celestial event
A rare solar eclipse across the UK and Europe captures headlines with dramatic imagery and public celebration, while newspapers also cover nursing conditions,…
HighStudy links higher maternal blood pressure to multiple pregnancy complications
A large genetic study of over 700,000 pregnant women confirms that elevated maternal blood pressure causally increases risks of preterm delivery, gestational d…
HighLua minguante marca terça-feira; confira o calendário lunar de outubro
A Lua está na fase minguante com 21% de visibilidade em 6 de outubro de 2026. O calendário lunar de outubro inclui Lua Nova no dia 10, Crescente no dia 18 e Ch…
HighScientists reveal how GRHL2 and progesterone receptor coordinate breast cell gene regulation
Researchers identify GRHL2 as a key co-regulator of progesterone receptor in breast cells, revealing how these proteins interact to control hormone-responsive…
HighUn continente acorralado: los incendios se extienden por una Europa sin escapatoria
Europa enfrenta una crisis de incendios forestales sin precedentes vinculada al cambio climático, con evacuaciones masivas y destrucción de miles de hectáreas…
HighStudy: '60s-'70s Kids Built Resilience Through Benign Neglect, Not Better Parenting
Psychology research suggests children from the 1960s-70s developed emotional resilience through benign neglect, a trait modern intensive parenting may have ina…
MediumDementia Is Not a Normal Part of Ageing, Experts Urge Families to Act on Early Signs
Geriatric specialists at several Indian institutions say persistent memory loss and loss of daily functioning signal dementia, not normal ageing, and urge earl…
MediumJames Webb discovers Chariklo's rings are far more dynamic than expected
The James Webb Space Telescope detected unexpected changes in the rings around Chariklo, a small object between Saturn and Uranus, with the inner ring becoming…
HighDeep sleep and 6-8 hours nightly linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk
UK Biobank study of 95,000+ participants found deep sleep and 6-8 hours nightly associated with lower type 2 diabetes risk, though causation remains unproven.
HighNeutrophils Linked to Schizophrenia Development in Stanford Research
Stanford researchers discovered that neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, produce a protein associated with schizophrenia development, suggesting periphera…
HighCleve Moler, MATLAB Creator Who Democratized Computing, Dies at 86
Cleve Moler, the mathematician and computer scientist who created MATLAB and democratized computational computing, has died at 86. His work fundamentally trans…
HighLa NASA planea una arriesgada maniobra para alcanzar el cometa Halley en 2061
La NASA estudia una maniobra de alto riesgo para interceptar el cometa Halley en su próximo paso en 2061, requiriendo tecnología y precisión sin precedentes.
MediumEarly Heart Rhythm Restoration After Stroke Is Linked to Fewer Repeat Strokes, Study Finds
A Neurology study of 14,355 hospitalized stroke patients with atrial fibrillation links early heart rhythm control within eight weeks to lower recurrent stroke…
MediumTelescopio James Webb: el revolucionario observatorio espacial de la NASA
La NASA presenta el telescopio espacial James Webb, puesto en órbita el 25 de diciembre de 2021, que revolucionará la astronomía al permitir estudiar el origen…
HighMore Women in Class Reduces Toxic Masculinity, Boosts Academic Performance
Research from Italian universities shows that increased female presence in classrooms significantly reduces masculine attitudes and mental health impacts on ac…
HighAstronomers Measure Full Size of Universe's Largest Known Galaxy
Astronomers have successfully measured the complete size of the largest known galaxy, advancing understanding of cosmic scale and structure in the universe.
HighOxford Study Links Very Hot Beverages to Tripled Esophageal Cancer Risk
A large Oxford study finds that drinking very hot beverages may triple the risk of esophageal cancer, suggesting temperature rather than the beverage itself po…
HighVacina experimental contra cancro do pâncreas mostra resultados promissores em ensaio clínico
Uma vacina experimental direcionada à mutação do gene KRAS revelou-se segura e gerou respostas imunitárias duradouras em pessoas de alto risco de cancro pancre…
HighCorpo não envelhece uniformemente: vasos aceleram aos 30, útero e vagina aos 50
Estudo revela que o corpo humano não envelhece uniformemente: vasos sanguíneos envelhecem aos 30 anos, enquanto útero e vagina aceleram aos 50, desafiando a no…
HighBad Bunny concerts spark debate as industry veteran calls them 'social experiment'
Industry veteran David Oleart reflects on Bad Bunny's Spanish concerts as a social experiment, amid controversy over crowd incidents and mixed public reception.
MediumAntarctic Ice Models Reliable Until Mid-Century, Then Uncertainty Grows Sharply
A Nature study led by Monash University's Felicity McCormack finds Antarctic ice loss models are reliable for 30 to 50 years, though long-term sea-level foreca…
HighStudy Links Vitamin C to Healthier Brain Networks in Older Adults
A study of over 2,000 older adults found that higher vitamin C levels correlate with healthier brain networks and better cognitive health as people age.
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