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.
Europe Finalizes $18B Satellite Plan to Challenge Starlink's Dominance
The EU finalized plans for IRIS², an $18 billion satellite constellation project designed to reduce European dependence on American space infrastructure, with…
HighLua Cheia de setembro nasce em Niterói às 17h56; veja como observar
A Lua Cheia de setembro de 2026 atinge seu pico às 13h49 deste sábado, mas será visível no Rio e Niterói apenas a partir das 17h56, quando nasce no horizonte l…
HighCientíficos calculan que los días en la Tierra durarían 25 horas en 200 millones de años
Estudios científicos indican que la rotación terrestre se ralentiza gradualmente debido a la fricción lunar, lo que podría extender los días a 25 horas en apro…
HighCalendario lunar agosto 2026: eclipse solar total el 12 de agosto y luna llena el 28
Agosto de 2026 traerá un eclipse solar total histórico el 12 de agosto que cruzará la Península Ibérica, junto con las cuatro fases lunares principales del mes…
HighAsus ROG Strix 34-Inch QD-OLED Monitor Hits Record Low of $699
The Asus ROG Strix XG34WCDG 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide monitor dropped to $699 from $999, offering gaming and creative professionals a high-performance display…
HighCritically endangered Cozumel fox resurfaces after 20+ years, offering conservation lifeline
A critically endangered dwarf fox species native to Mexico's Cozumel Island was photographically documented for the first time in over 20 years, offering a rar…
HighQuantum light achieves 20-fold efficiency boost in ultrafast laser processes
Researchers demonstrate quantum light can boost ultrafast laser processes by 20-fold, advancing capabilities in precision applications and quantum technology d…
MediumStudy reveals how women's hearts respond to sauna and cold water cycles
New research shows sauna and cold water immersion cause immediate changes in blood pressure and heart rate in women, with cardiovascular adaptation occurring a…
HighBrand in polnischer Starlink-Station – zwei Verdächtige in Deutschland festgenommen
Nach einem Brand an einer Starlink-Station in Polen wurden zwei mutmaßliche Saboteure in Deutschland festgenommen. Polens Premierminister Tusk bestätigte die F…
HighNeanderthals Used Stone Tools to Treat Cavities 60,000 Years Ago
Archaeological discovery in Siberia reveals a 59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth with evidence of stone tool treatment for cavities, suggesting early dental int…
HighNASA Pinpoints Voyager 1's Glitch But Faces Daunting Repair Challenge
NASA has pinpointed a memory corruption issue in Voyager 1's flight data system preventing scientific data transmission, but fixing the 47-year-old spacecraft…
HighTesla presenta su auto volador Roadster con propulsores de Space X
Tesla presentó el Roadster, un vehículo eléctrico biplaza con propulsores de SpaceX capaz de volar, en una demostración encabezada por Elon Musk. La producción…
MediumWEHI animator Dr Drew Berry honoured as Fellow of Royal Society of Victoria
Dr Drew Berry of WEHI has been inducted as Fellow of the Royal Society of Victoria for three decades of biomedical animations that combine scientific accuracy…
HighSaturn's Mimas hides a surprisingly young ocean beneath its ancient, cratered surface
Scientists discovered a global ocean beneath Mimas's cratered surface using Cassini orbital data, revealing it formed less than 25 million years ago—younger th…
HighAnn Druyan's Heartbeat Travels 25 Billion Kilometers on Voyager's Golden Record
Ann Druyan's compressed brainwave and heartbeat recording, made days after agreeing to marry Carl Sagan, remains aboard Voyager 1 as an intimate human trace 25…
HighElephant's Grief Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Italian photographer Federico Veronesi wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 for an emotional image of an elephant carrying a dead calf in Namibia, with…
HighMars Express reveals evidence of catastrophic flooding 3.5 billion years ago
ESA's Mars Express orbiter discovered evidence of catastrophic flooding 3.5 billion years ago that carved massive valleys like Shalbatana Vallis, suggesting ea…
HighNASA invita a enviar tu nombre a Titán, la luna de Saturno, a bordo del Dragonfly
La NASA abre un registro gratuito para que el público envíe su nombre a bordo de la aeronave Dragonfly, que explorará Titán, la luna de Saturno, en 2028.
MediumAncient mummy DNA links smallpox to European colonization of Americas
Researchers analyzing ancient Chilean mummies discovered smallpox DNA, providing genetic evidence that the deadly disease was introduced to the Americas throug…
HighImperial-Led Quantum Sensor Cancels Noise to Hunt Gravitational Waves
Imperial College London's AION collaboration demonstrated a quantum noise-cancellation technique using dual atom interferometers, enabling detection of gravita…
HighLHC May Have Detected First Hints of Dark Matter
Researchers analyzing Large Hadron Collider data report potential hints of dark matter detection, advancing fundamental physics understanding of the universe's…
MediumCampos e Lyra debatem bets e políticas para mulheres em disputa acirrada por Pernambuco
Candidatos ao governo de Pernambuco debateram na TV Globo temas como regulação de apostas online, políticas para mulheres e segurança pública. Pesquisa mostra…
HighHeart experts say five cups of coffee daily is safe for most adults
Leading heart experts have determined that consuming up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most adults and may even reduce cardiovascular risk, according…
HighPhysicist Validates Star Trek's 'Picard Maneuver' as Scientifically Sound
A physicist has mathematically analyzed Star Trek's famous Picard Maneuver and determined the fictional combat tactic could theoretically work in real physics.
MediumSitting Over 10 Hours Daily Linked to Dementia Risk, Study Finds
A study of 100,000+ adults over 60 found that sitting more than 10 hours daily significantly increases dementia risk, with researchers identifying a critical t…
HighAncient Egyptian princesses were trained archers, skeletal analysis reveals
Skeletal analysis of Twelfth Dynasty royal women buried with weapons reveals they were trained archers and warriors, not merely ceremonial figures, challenging…
HighDescubren exoplaneta potencialmente habitable a 40 años luz con temperatura de 42°C
Astrónomos descubrieron Gliese 12 b, un exoplaneta del tamaño de la Tierra a 40 años luz con temperatura de 42°C que podría albergar vida. La NASA lo señala co…
HighEclipse 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…
HighGLP-1 Drugs Show Promise for PCOS Fertility, But Pregnancy Safety Remains Unclear
GLP-1 receptor agonists improve weight and insulin resistance in PCOS patients with preliminary evidence suggesting fertility benefits, though direct reproduct…
MediumEl 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…
HighJames Webb registra Marte em dois comprimentos de onda e revela crateras e regiões vulcânicas
O Telescópio Espacial James Webb registrou o hemisfério oriental de Marte em dois comprimentos de onda, mostrando crateras e regiões vulcânicas. A divulgação f…
MediumScientists 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…
HighOlio di cocco e burro chiarificato sotto esame: l'effetto sul fegato nei topi e i limiti dello studio
Uno studio su topi alimentati con diete ricche di olio di cocco e ghee mostra steatosi epatica, insulino-resistenza e infiammazione. I risultati non sono trasf…
MediumCERN'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…
HighMercedes-AMG GT SUV: la super SUV elettrica con 1.169 CV
Mercedes presenta il primo SUV completamente AMG, un veicolo elettrico con potenza da hypercar (1.169 CV) e ricarica ultrarapida a 710 kW.
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…
MediumScientists Identify New Dinosaur Species From Spanish Fossil Discovered 20 Years Ago
Scientists identified a new dinosaur genus from a jawbone fossil discovered over 20 years ago in Spain's Castellón province, a 6-8 meter herbivore from 130-129…
HighLa 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…
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