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.
NASA's Chandra Detects Possible Supernova Remnant Near Milky Way's Central Black Hole
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has identified a possible supernova remnant near the Milky Way's central black hole, detected through X-ray emissions from a b…
MediumNASA's Curiosity rover reveals honeycomb-like Martian textures
NASA's Curiosity rover has captured detailed images of honeycomb-like surface textures during its ongoing Mars exploration mission, providing new visual data a…
HighStarlink's Vietnam launch won't breach state censorship despite connectivity gains
Starlink began operations in Vietnam under strict government oversight, but expanded internet access won't translate to greater online freedom in one of Asia's…
HighDying Stars Could Birth Mini-Universes Instead of Black Holes, Scientists Propose
Scientists propose that collapsing stars could create gravastars—objects filled with dark energy—spawning mini-universes rather than black holes, potentially r…
MediumChemotherapy causes premature genetic aging in children's healthy cells
New research reveals chemotherapy causes premature genetic aging and previously unknown DNA damage in healthy cells, potentially explaining increased health ri…
HighAI Unlocks Hidden Quantum Effects in Stacked Atomic Sheets
Clarkson researchers use AI and computational physics to uncover large-scale quantum phenomena in stacked atomic sheets, advancing understanding of material pr…
MediumBacteria Transform Toxic Uranium Into Stable Compound
Researchers discovered bacteria can convert dissolved uranium into a stable chemical compound (FeU(V)O4) when supplied with glycerol, reducing uranium levels b…
HighVanguard 1, the grapefruit-sized pioneer, remains Earth's oldest orbiting artifact
Vanguard 1, launched in 1958, remains the oldest human-made object in Earth orbit despite being radio-silent since 1964. NASA estimates it will continue orbiti…
HighGLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Show Promise in Treating Sleep Apnea
Research indicates GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Zepbound may help reduce sleep apnea symptoms, likely through weight reduction mechanisms that improve airway f…
MediumSpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites, lands rocket on drone ship
SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink broadband satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, with the booster landing safely on a droneship in t…
HighCuriosity's 'Martian Jellyfish' Image Explained: NASA Clarifies Viral Mars Rover Photo
NASA's Curiosity rover captured an unusual optical phenomenon on Mars that resembled a jellyfish or tripod structure. Scientists explained the anomaly as a cam…
HighVisual stream assessments miss critical water quality threats, study finds
NC State research reveals that a widely-used visual stream health assessment method misses critical water quality issues like low oxygen, acidity, and pathogen…
HighFAST telescope discovers lightest binary neutron star system ever confirmed
China's FAST radio telescope discovered the lightest binary neutron star system ever confirmed, with a 2.36-hour orbital period, offering new insights into ext…
HighWebb Telescope Captures Clearest Images Yet of the Lion Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the clearest images yet of the Lion Nebula, revealing intricate details of this dying star system and advancing…
HighNASA's Perseverance Rover to Capture First-Ever Sounds from Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover will land on Mars on February 18 with microphones to record the planet's sounds for the first time, including descent audio and ambie…
HighRover Zhurong revela 'retrato de família' em Marte com novas imagens da CNSA
A agência espacial chinesa CNSA divulgou novas imagens do rover Zhurong em Marte, incluindo um 'retrato de família' do veículo e seu módulo de pouso, além de r…
HighUltra-processed diet proves deadly for cockroaches in lab study
Laboratory research shows cockroaches fed exclusively ultra-processed foods had 47% mortality versus 20% on unprocessed diets, suggesting human-made foods may…
HighSpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from California, expanding constellation
SpaceX deployed 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, expanding its megaconstellation to over 10,700 active satellites providing global conn…
HighNSF NOIRLab Releases 2025 Year in Review Highlighting Major Discoveries
NSF NOIRLab released its 2025 Year in Review, highlighting major astronomical discoveries including exoplanet findings, dark energy research, and early results…
HighThird Dark Matter-Free Galaxy Discovery May Unlock Universe's Greatest Mystery
Astronomers discovered a third galaxy lacking dark matter, NGC 1052-DF9, joining two others in an unusual linear formation 67 million light-years away. The fin…
HighDJ argentino en carrera para viajar a la Luna en el Starship de Elon Musk
Marco Soster, DJ de 34 años de Buenos Aires, es uno de 500.000 preseleccionados para viajar a la Luna en 2023 a bordo del Starship de Elon Musk, en un concurso…
HighBlood Moon Lunar Eclipse Lights India's Skies on September 7, 2025
A total lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025, will turn the Moon red and be visible across India, offering both scientific interest and cultural significance for…
HighProfessor's String-and-Ball Demo Reveals How Vastly Far the Moon Really Is
A Royal Institution professor uses a globe, string, and ball to help students visualize the vast distance between Earth and the Moon, revealing it's roughly 10…
HighNASA taps Katalyst to rescue aging Swift Observatory with robotic servicing mission
NASA is deploying Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft to boost the aging Swift Observatory to a higher orbit as solar activity causes its decay, extending the 21-…
HighReid Wiseman: "La mente humana no ha evolucionado lo suficiente para entender esto"
Reid Wiseman, piloto de Artemis II, reflexiona sobre la misión lunar histórica tras regresar a la Tierra, describiendo la experiencia como indescriptible y des…
HighMercury's Salt Glaciers: MESSENGER Images Suggest Billion-Year Volatile Preservation
MESSENGER images reveal glacier-like flows in Mercury craters that may contain salt and volatile-rich material preserved for over a billion years, though compo…
MediumPerseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday with up to 100 meteors per hour
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night with 50-100 meteors per hour visible under ideal conditions, enhanced by a new moon phase and coinciding with a…
HighBody discovered in search for missing British man Marc Tulloch Hewson
A body has been found during the search for Marc Tulloch Hewson, 63, missing since September 20 in Torrevieja, Spain. DNA identification is underway, with fami…
HighHydrogen cyanide detected in Enceladus oceans, bolstering case for potential life
Scientists detected hydrogen cyanide and other organic molecules in Saturn's moon Enceladus using NASA Cassini data, suggesting the icy moon's subsurface ocean…
HighBritish man claims to have spotted missing MH370 on Google Maps
A British man claims to have located Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Google Maps satellite imagery from 2018. The aircraft disappeared in 2014 with 239 peopl…
LowDeep-Sea Discovery May Reveal Blueprint of Human Biology
Scientists have discovered organisms at the ocean floor that may provide insights into the fundamental biological architecture of the human body, potentially u…
MediumCambridge scientists discover black hole that defies physics laws
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered an unexpectedly massive black hole in the early universe that challenges established models of blac…
HighSpaceX adia voo de teste da Starship por falha em equipamento
SpaceX adiou o voo de teste da Starship V3 após detectar falha em equipamento. O lançamento é considerado um dos mais importantes da história da empresa, com a…
HighDead star in Helix Nebula offers glimpse of our sun's distant fate
Scientists using the MOTHRA Telescope observed a dead star in the Helix Nebula, providing insights into how our sun will eventually die and disperse its materi…
HighChile's University launches advanced Suchai-4 nanosatellite for space research
Universidad de Chile unveils Suchai-4 nanosatellite, a 5kg cube-shaped satellite with advanced autonomous capabilities and 60+ planned experiments, launching f…
HighMoon enters new phase on Thursday; August lunar cycle explained
The Moon is in its new phase on August 28, 2025. The article provides a complete lunar calendar for August and explains how the four lunar phases work and thei…
HighStudy links fine particle air pollution to 28% increased breast cancer risk
A study presented at ESMO Congress 2023 found that women exposed to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) at home and work face a 28% increased breast cancer ris…
HighSolar wind forecasting narrows timeline for New Horizons' heliosphere boundary crossing
SwRI scientists use solar wind forecasting to predict when NASA's New Horizons will reach the heliosphere's termination shock, estimating arrival between 2029-…
HighPerseverance Rover Nears Marathon Distance on Mars in Latest Selfie
NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled an impressive distance on Mars and is nearing the completion of a marathon-length journey, with recent selfies showing i…
HighNASA's X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing During Second Test Flight
NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft made an emergency landing during its second test flight after a cockpit warning system alert. The aircraft safely returned to…
HighJames Webb captures stunning new image of the Lion Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of the Lion Nebula, showcasing its majestic structure in unprecedented clarity through advanced…
HighGalaxy Robot Park: Corea del Sur inaugura el primer parque temático de robots bailarines K-pop
Galaxy Robot Park abre en Seúl como primer parque temático que fusiona inteligencia artificial con entretenimiento musical, presentando robots humanoides que e…
HighChina Plans Mars Sample Return by 2031 as U.S. Cancels Its Own Mission
China is planning to launch a Mars sample-return mission in 2028 with samples returning by 2031, potentially beating NASA after the U.S. cancelled its own ambi…
MediumNASA confirms Mexico City sinking nearly 2 centimeters monthly
NASA satellite data confirms Mexico City is subsiding at over 2 centimeters monthly in some zones, documenting an accelerating geological collapse driven by aq…
HighScientists Plan to Retrieve Apollo Waste to Study Microbial Survival on Moon
Researchers propose retrieving one of 96 waste bags left on the Moon during Apollo missions to study whether human microbes survived 57 years of lunar radiatio…
MediumAI-designed E. coli with 19 amino acids challenges fundamental biology
Researchers used AI to create E. coli with 19 amino acids instead of the universal 20, marking the first organism with fewer than the standard building blocks…
HighNASA's Perseverance Rover Captures Stunning New Self-Portrait on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has transmitted a new self-portrait from Mars, showing the rover near large boulders in the Lac de Charmes region, continuing its exp…
HighMars' north pole contains far less dust than previously believed, study finds
A University of Washington study reveals Mars' north pole ice is significantly less dusty than thought, with cleaner ice layers potentially relevant to underst…
HighScientists Identify Natural 'Brakes' in Pacific Fault That Limit Earthquake Magnitude
Researchers have identified natural 'brake zones' beneath the Pacific Ocean near Ecuador that may prevent massive earthquakes, potentially unlocking secrets to…
MediumLua nova neste domingo; fase crescente chega em 25 de março
The Moon enters its new phase on March 22 and will transition to waxing crescent on March 25, 2026. The article explains the lunar cycle and how Moon phases ap…
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