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.
GLP-1 Users Exercise Less, Study Warns of Muscle Loss Risk
Research shows Ozempic and Wegovy users exercise less frequently, risking muscle loss despite weight reduction. Experts warn strength training becomes critical…
HighSugar intake during antibiotics may worsen gut microbiome damage
Research suggests consuming sugar while taking antibiotics may amplify microbiome disruption. The combination could exacerbate damage to beneficial gut bacteri…
MediumStudy challenges water-only approach to kidney stone prevention
Recent research suggests drinking more water alone may not effectively prevent kidney stones, contradicting common medical advice. Experts indicate additional…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during engine test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Cape Canaveral launch pad during a hotfire test Thursday evening. No injuries were reported, but the incident dela…
HighNASA completa ensayo de lanzamiento del telescopio Nancy Grace Roman
La NASA completó una simulación integral del lanzamiento del telescopio Nancy Grace Roman, programado para el 30 de agosto desde Florida. La misión estudiará e…
HighSpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites, loses booster in Atlantic
SpaceX successfully launched 60 Starlink satellites from Florida on Monday after a weather delay, but the Falcon 9 booster failed to land on the recovery drone…
HighNew Jersey meteorite reveals ancient salty water and life's building blocks
A meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey home in July 2024 contains rare evidence of ancient salty water and amino acids, strengthening theories that aste…
HighJWST Cycle 3 targets exomoons, black holes and cosmic dawn in 5,500-hour research push
The Space Telescope Science Institute selected 253 research programs for JWST's Cycle 3 operations, allocating 5,500 hours to study exomoons, supermassive blac…
HighEl fuego amenaza las antenas de la NASA en Madrid y obliga a evacuar todo el personal
Un incendio forestal obliga a evacuar el Complejo de Comunicaciones del Espacio Profundo de Madrid, instalación crítica que da soporte a misiones a Marte y la…
HighThe thymus gland emerges as key to healthy pregnancy and preventing gestational diabetes
Research reveals the thymus gland's essential role in pregnancy health by producing specialized immune cells that prevent miscarriage and gestational diabetes.…
HighSpaceX scrubs Vandenberg launch, reschedules classified Space Force mission for Wednesday
SpaceX postponed a Falcon 9 launch of a classified US Space Force payload from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Wednesday as the backup launch window.
HighQuantum computers tackle strongly correlated materials with new DMFT framework
Researchers demonstrate a quantum computing framework for Dynamical Mean Field Theory calculations, enabling efficient simulation of strongly correlated electr…
HighEl calentamiento global debilitaría la huella de El Niño extremo en América del Norte
Un estudio de 13 modelos climáticos revela que el calentamiento global reduce la intensidad de las teleconexiones de El Niño extremo en regiones como Californi…
HighUranus and Neptune May Be Magma Worlds, Not Ice Giants
New scientific research challenges the long-held classification of Uranus and Neptune as ice giants, suggesting they may instead contain magma oceans beneath t…
MediumDietary fiber emerges as key factor in helminth therapy effectiveness
Research shows dietary fiber determines whether therapeutic intestinal worms reduce inflammation or become inactive, with fiber-rich diets enabling anti-inflam…
HighAncient Galaxy Merger 12 Billion Years Ago Shaped Young Milky Way
Astronomers discovered evidence of a dwarf galaxy merger 12 billion years ago using globular cluster analysis, revealing a previously unknown chapter in the Mi…
HighVega C launches SMILE satellite in landmark China-ESA space weather mission
Vega C rocket successfully launched the SMILE satellite, a joint China-ESA mission to observe Earth's magnetosphere and study interactions with solar wind from…
HighLarge asteroid 1997 NC1 makes harmless closest approach to Earth tonight
A 0.75-1.65km asteroid will pass within 2.6 million km of Earth Saturday evening, posing no danger. The space rock won't return until 2133.
HighCientíficos detectan el blázar más lejano jamás observado a 8.000 millones de años luz
Investigadores caracterizaron el OP313, un blázar de muy alta energía situado a 8.000 millones de años luz, utilizando telescopios en Canarias. El hallazgo per…
HighSpaceX's Starship V3 to debut self-inspection tech on Flight 12
SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket will conduct its 12th flight on May 19, featuring new upgrades and self-imaging capabilities never attempted before on this veh…
HighCuriosity fotografa misteriosas "pegadas" em Marte que intrigam cientistas da NASA
O rover Curiosity da NASA fotografou pequenas cavidades nas rochas do monte Sharp que lembram pegadas, intrigando cientistas pela sua largura, pouca profundida…
HighColorful Nutri-Score labels drive healthier shopping choices, study finds
Research shows colorful Nutri-Score nutrition labels attract significantly more consumer attention than grayscale versions, with color-coded ratings influencin…
HighSupermassive Black Holes Revealed as Architects of Galaxy Formation
Recent research reveals supermassive black holes actively fuel star formation in galaxies rather than merely destroying it, reshaping understanding of galactic…
HighAI Shifts Broadband Competition From Speed to Subscriber Experience
Parks Associates and Plume research shows broadband providers must compete on reliability and personalization using AI rather than speed, as gigabit penetratio…
HighDinosaur-Killing Asteroid May Have Sustained Underground Microbial Life for 8 Million Years
Research suggests the asteroid impact that extinguished dinosaurs created hydrothermal conditions underground that sustained microbial life for approximately 8…
HighPartial lunar eclipse captivates skywatchers with rare 'almost blood moon' display
A partial lunar eclipse occurred Thursday night, creating an 'almost blood moon' effect that was visible across North America with excellent viewing conditions…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope Passes Final Mirror Inspection, Ready for August Launch
NASA completed final inspection of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's primary mirror, confirming it's ready for shipment to Florida ahead of an August 30…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 stage confirmed crashed into Moon after 18-month uncontrolled drift
A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage launched in January 2025 struck the Moon on August 5, 2026, after drifting uncontrolled through cislunar space for 18 months, cre…
HighSupermassive black holes grew faster than thought, study finds
New computer modeling suggests supermassive black holes in the early universe were larger and grew faster than previously believed, challenging existing theori…
HighChina delays Chang'e-7 lunar mission to 2027, citing need for 'absolute success'
China postponed its ambitious Chang'e-7 moon mission to 2027, citing the need for 'absolute success' in this critical lunar exploration effort focused on water…
HighRare 'Blue Moon' visible this weekend; here's how to observe it
A rare Blue Moon will be visible Sunday night in Brazil. Despite its name, the phenomenon doesn't change the moon's color but occurs only every 2-3 years.
HighBlood Moon Lunar Eclipse to Paint Night Sky Red This Weekend
A total lunar eclipse on September 7-8 will transform the moon into a deep red hue, visible to 77% of the global population with optimal viewing conditions acr…
HighNASA partners with international agencies on Mars ice-mapping mission
NASA and three international partners plan a robotic Mars ice mapping mission launching as early as 2026 to identify water ice deposits for future human explor…
HighNASA's Curiosity Rover Timelapse Reveals Six Years of Martian Exploration
NASA's Curiosity rover released a timelapse video documenting six years of wheel movement across Mars, serving both scientific documentation and public engagem…
High'Hobbits' walked more like humans than previously thought
A new study reveals that Homo floresiensis, known as 'hobbits,' exhibited more human-like walking patterns than earlier research suggested, challenging previou…
MediumNASA's night maps reveal Earth's unequal glow: Argentina shows steady urban growth
A NASA study analyzing 1.16 million satellite images from 2014-2022 reveals Earth's nighttime brightness increased 16% globally, but with stark regional dispar…
HighTumor-Prone Gecko Offers New Cancer Research Model
University of Nottingham researchers identify genomic changes in lemon frost geckos that naturally develop tumors in 80% of cases, offering a unique model for…
HighNASA launches 'MAX POWER' aerospace expo with Artemis astronauts and Air Force Thunderbirds
NASA announces MAX POWER, a new aerospace expo at Kennedy Space Center featuring Artemis astronauts, Air Force Thunderbirds, and aerial demonstrations to celeb…
HighPerseid meteor shower peaks amid bright moon challenge
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12-13, promising 50-100 meteors per hour, but an 84%-full moon will wash out fainter streaks. Optimal viewing occ…
HighHidden Planet Discovered in Beta Pictoris System After Decade of Observations
Astronomers using NASA's Webb telescope and other instruments discovered a previously undetected planet in the Beta Pictoris system, a well-studied star system…
HighRare Denisovan fossils and tools unearthed in Chinese cave offer new insights into extinct cousins
Archaeologists uncovered seven Denisovan fossils alongside thousands of tools and bone fragments in a Chinese cave, offering rare insights into the extinct hum…
HighInternational Space Station visible to naked eye across Brazil Thursday evening
The International Space Station will be visible to the naked eye across multiple Brazilian cities on Thursday at 5:53 PM, traveling from northwest to southeast…
HighNASA finds Mars stayed warm and wet longer than thought, boosting habitability prospects
NASA analysis of hematite crystals in Gale Crater samples reveals ancient Mars maintained warm, wet conditions underground for extended periods, potentially su…
HighFull Moon peaks on July 15, 2025; waning phase begins in two days
On July 15, 2025, the Moon is in its Full phase at 80% visibility and waning. The lunar calendar shows key phase transitions throughout July with specific time…
HighNASA Spots Mysterious V-Shaped X-Ray Signature in Black Hole Jet
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory detected an unusual V-shaped X-ray emission in jets from Centaurus A's supermassive black hole, suggesting the jet has collide…
HighNASA Appoints Sean Gallagher as Permanent Chief Information Officer
NASA has permanently appointed Sean Gallagher as chief information officer, formalizing his acting role since January. Gallagher will oversee IT services for t…
HighKatalyst Space Makes Progress Restoring Swift Observatory Control
Katalyst Space reports progress restoring control of the Swift servicing spacecraft in a risky mission to save NASA's falling observatory before it becomes unr…
MediumNeurons Break DNA During Brain Development, But Repair It Safely
Neurons sustain DNA breaks as they migrate during fetal brain development, but cells repair the damage in safe genomic regions, preserving normal function acco…
HighMay's 'Flower Moon' captivates sky-gazers with stunning global photos
May 2026 features a full 'Flower Moon' and two micromoons, drawing sky-gazers worldwide to observe the lunar spectacle with published moonrise times and photog…
HighStudy identifies optimal weightlifting frequency for longevity
New research identifies a specific exercise 'sweet spot' for weightlifting frequency that correlates with increased longevity and healthier aging.
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