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 Abandons Swift Telescope Rescue Mission as Spacecraft Faces Reentry
NASA has decided to cancel a planned mission to save the Swift gamma-ray telescope from falling to Earth, pivoting away from the rescue effort.
HighNASA's Perseverance Rover Completes Marathon Distance on Mars in Record Time
NASA's Perseverance rover completed a marathon distance (26.2 miles) on Mars in five years, becoming the fastest rover to achieve this milestone and continuing…
High‘Shocking number’ of PNW rodents may carry hantavirus, Scientific American says - OregonLive.com
A WSU study reveals unexpectedly high prevalence of hantavirus in Pacific Northwest rodents, with researchers calling the findings shocking. The discovery rais…
HighSpaceX lleva astronautas a la EEI con cohete propulsor reciclado por primera vez
Cuatro astronautas de la NASA, Japón y Europa llegaron a la Estación Espacial Internacional a bordo de la cápsula Endeavour de SpaceX, impulsada por un cohete…
HighAstronaut Jonny Kim Departs NASA to Return to Active Military Duty
Jonny Kim, a Navy SEAL-turned-astronaut and physician, is departing NASA after nearly a decade to return to active military service, continuing his multifacete…
High370-foot asteroid 2026 HW2 to safely pass Earth at 4.21 million miles
Asteroid 2026 HW2, measuring 370 feet across, will safely pass Earth on May 29, 2026 at 4.21 million miles distance with no impact risk, NASA confirms.
HighLua Cheia ilumina o céu nesta terça-feira, 13 de maio
The Moon is in its full phase on May 13, 2025, at 100% visibility and waning. The lunar cycle continues with the waning moon phase arriving on May 20.
HighEstrogen Loss After Menopause Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Women
New research identifies estrogen loss after menopause as a key driver of dementia risk in women, highlighting the need for medical conversations about memory d…
HighLa NASA descubre un cráter lunar del tamaño del Coliseo formado hace dos años
Científicos descubrieron un cráter lunar de 222 metros de ancho formado hace dos años por impacto de asteroide, el mayor registrado recientemente. El hallazgo…
HighSpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time, explodes during Pacific landing
SpaceX's Starship rocket achieved orbital flight for the first time despite an unexpected engine shutdown, though it exploded during controlled landing in the…
HighH5N1 bird flu kills over 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island
More than 13,000 seal pups died on remote Heard Island as H5N1 bird flu spread among multiple species, with mortality rates reaching 97% in some areas—far exce…
HighGlobal stargazers witness rare 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
Stargazers worldwide observed a near-total lunar eclipse Thursday night, with some regions seeing the rare 'Blood Moon' phenomenon when the Sun, Earth, and Moo…
HighExtremophile Amoeba Shatters Heat-Tolerance Record in California Hot Springs
Scientists have discovered an amoeba in California's hot springs that survives at 145°F, setting a new heat-tolerance record for complex life and challenging u…
HighBlood Moon 2025: Stunning eclipse captured in 10 photos from around the world
A total lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025 painted the moon in striking reds and oranges as Earth's shadow filtered sunlight through the atmosphere, captivatin…
HighBoeing's Starliner Poised for Expanded Role in NASA's Crewed Spaceflight Program
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is being reintegrated into NASA's crewed spaceflight operations after a period of reduced activity, signaling renewed confidence…
HighNASA Faces Difficult Choices Over SpaceX Dragon Crew Return
NASA confronts a challenging situation regarding SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft with limited viable solutions available to resolve the dilemma.
MediumGLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Decreased Exercise, Study Finds
A study of 753 adults found that GLP-1 receptor agonist medications for obesity led to significant decreases in physical activity, with daily steps dropping fr…
HighNASA descubre un cráter lunar de 222 metros, tres veces mayor que el récord anterior
Científicos de la NASA descubrieron un cráter lunar de 222 metros de ancho formado por un impacto hace dos años, el mayor conocido en tiempos recientes, con im…
HighLua em fase Minguante neste sábado; Nova chega em 4 dias
On June 21, 2025, the Moon is in the waning phase at 25% visibility, with the new moon arriving in 4 days. The article provides the complete lunar calendar for…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, destroying part of the launch pad's lightning protection system. The compa…
HighScientists discover direct energy link between mitochondria and cell nucleus
Researchers have identified a direct interaction between mitochondria and the nuclear pore complex, revealing how cells transport energy from mitochondria to t…
HighNASA Seeks Public Sky Photos to Advance Space Research
NASA is requesting public submissions of sky photographs to support scientific research and citizen engagement in space observation.
MediumExplosion at SpaceX Starship launch site threatens critical mission timeline
An explosion occurred at SpaceX's Starship launch facility days before a scheduled critical rocket mission, potentially impacting the company's timeline and up…
MediumWebb Telescope Reveals Brain-Like 'Cosmic Cranium' Nebula Around Dying Star
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured detailed images of PMR 1 Nebula, a gas cloud resembling a brain formed by a dying star shedding its outer layers int…
HighRare celestial alignment: Moon, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury converge in night sky
A rare cosmic lineup featuring the moon, Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury will be visible in the night sky on May 18-20, requiring no special equipment to observe.
HighNASA's $4B Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches to Hunt Exoplanets and Dark Matter
NASA is launching the $4 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to search for exoplanets and investigate dark energy, dark matter, and gravity across the un…
HighEnvía tu nombre al espacio gratis con el Telescopio Nancy Grace Roman
La NASA habilitó un formulario gratuito para que ciudadanos envíen sus nombres a bordo del Telescopio Espacial Nancy Grace Roman, que despegará el 30 de agosto…
HighNASA reveals Bennu asteroid samples from historic $1.2B mission
NASA livestreams findings from its OSIRIS-REx mission's Bennu asteroid sample collection, revealing analysis of 8.8 ounces of material gathered in 2020.
HighSingapore study links dAKG supplement to 1.8-year biological age reduction
Singapore researchers found that delayed-release alpha-ketoglutarate (dAKG) supplementation was associated with an average 1.8-year reduction in biological age…
MediumMars rover captures iridescent clouds of frozen CO2 glowing at twilight
NASA's Mars rover photographed rare noctilucent clouds glowing red, green, and blue as frozen carbon dioxide caught sunlight after sunset, revealing atmospheri…
HighNew Horizons reveals solar wind slows 13-15% at heliosphere edge
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft discovered that solar wind slows 13-15% by the outer heliosphere due to interstellar atoms adding mass, with implications for un…
HighAstronomers Discover Third Galaxy Lacking Dark Matter, Challenging Cosmological Models
Researchers using the Keck Observatory have identified a third galaxy apparently lacking dark matter, challenging conventional understanding of galactic struct…
HighNovel mitochondrial transplant therapy shows promise for diabetic wound healing
Researchers developed a targeted mitochondrial transplantation therapy using apoptotic vesicle membranes as carriers, achieving 150% improved delivery efficien…
HighEclipse lunar parcial del 27 de agosto: horarios en Perú
Un eclipse lunar parcial ocurrirá el 27 de agosto, visible desde Perú y otras regiones de América, con hasta 96,3% del disco lunar en la umbra terrestre según…
HighJapan's cocaine use hits record high at 350,000 users, study finds
A Japanese government study estimates 350,000 people aged 15-64 have used cocaine, marking the highest figure since 2007, as drug trends shift toward marijuana…
HighHubble and Webb Spot First 'Missing' Black Hole in Omega Centauri
Astronomers using Hubble and James Webb telescopes discovered the first stellar-mass black hole in Omega Centauri, solving a decades-long mystery about missing…
HighRNA Modification Emerges as Key Link Between Environmental Toxins and Brain Disease
Researchers identify N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA modification as a key regulator of brain development and potential target for understanding how environmental…
HighUSA Today columnist warns Heritage Foundation targeting Title IX protections
USA Today columnist Nancy Armour warns that the Heritage Foundation's report criticizing Title IX's proportionality requirements signals an effort to roll back…
HighStudy finds AI trust cuts both ways: boosting innovation while raising workplace stress
Research shows trust in AI decision support systems drives innovation through empowerment but increases technostress through dependency. AI literacy and organi…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket cleared for launch, poised to challenge SpaceX
Blue Origin received FAA approval for its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, with a planned January 2025 launch. The development positions the company to compete wit…
HighNASA's Psyche Probe Passes Critical Space Environment Tests Before August Launch
NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully completed rigorous environmental testing including thermal vacuum, vibration, and acoustic simulations at JPL, clearing t…
HighThree Midlife Lifestyle Changes May Delay Dementia by Over a Decade
New research identifies three modifiable midlife health factors that could delay dementia onset by 12-13 years, suggesting nearly half of dementia cases may be…
HighNYC Prosecutors Flee in Droves Over Burnout, Low Pay and Burdensome Laws
NYC prosecutors are resigning in record numbers due to pandemic burnout, low salaries, and new discovery laws that dramatically increased paperwork demands. Ma…
HighRMIT researchers extract protein from cauliflower waste using ultrasound technology
RMIT researchers developed an ultrasound method to extract protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, offering food manufacturers a way to convert vegetable wa…
HighNASA Declares Mars MAVEN Probe Dead After Orbital Anomaly
NASA has declared its MAVEN spacecraft dead after an orbital anomaly left it in an unrecoverable state. The Mars atmosphere orbiter, which operated for over a…
HighStudy finds body absorbs only half the minerals in nuts like cashews
Brazilian research shows the human body can only access about 50% of copper and 28-52% of magnesium from cashews and Brazil nuts, despite their mineral content.
HighNASA's lithium-plasma engine passes critical Mars propulsion test
NASA successfully tested a new lithium-plasma thruster designed for Mars missions, achieving record performance in vacuum chamber tests. The breakthrough repre…
HighLua em fase crescente neste sábado; Lua Cheia chega em 31 de maio
On May 30, 2026, the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase at 99% visibility, one day before the Full Moon. May features five lunar phases including two Full Mo…
HighNew Sedatives Post-Hospital Discharge Raise Fall Risk in Seniors by 20%
New research shows older adults discharged with new sedative prescriptions face 20% higher fall risk and increased mortality within 30 days, prompting calls fo…
HighEarly Earth's auroras may have served as natural ion-beam reactors for life's chemistry
Researcher proposes that Earth's ancient auroral belts functioned as natural ion-beam reactors, concentrating energetic particle-driven chemistry in polar regi…
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