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.
Third Galaxy Without Dark Matter Discovered, Challenging Cosmological Models
Astronomers have confirmed a third galaxy lacking dark matter, challenging conventional cosmological models and potentially reshaping understanding of galaxy f…
HighLua em fase Minguante neste sábado; Nova chega em 4 dias
On January 25, 2025, the Moon is in its waning phase at 21% visibility, with the new moon arriving in 4 days. The article provides the complete lunar calendar…
HighSpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites on 100th Falcon 9 mission of 2026
SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg, marking the company's 100th orbital mission of 2026.
HighNASA awards startup $30M to rescue aging Swift Observatory from atmospheric decay
NASA awarded Katalyst Space Technologies $30 million to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from orbital decay using innovative docking technology, demon…
HighAward-Winning Science Photos Reveal Beauty and Wonder in Research
International science photo competitions highlight stunning imagery from researchers, including neon mosquitoes, bird migrations, and conservation work, celebr…
MediumMaría Tarsy Carballas, pioneering Galician soil scientist, dies at 91
María Tarsy Carballas, a renowned Galician scientist who revolutionized soil research and fire recovery methods, has died at 91. She directed the Institute of…
HighMassive Water Vapor Cloud Around Ancient Quasar Offers Early Universe Insights
Astronomers detected 140 trillion times Earth's ocean water as vapor around a distant quasar 12 billion light-years away, providing insights into early univers…
HighNASA alerta sobre riesgo de contaminación microbiana en el polo sur lunar
La NASA alerta que microbios humanos pueden sobrevivir en zonas sombrías del polo sur lunar y contaminar búsquedas de vida pasada, según estudio publicado en S…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope to discover 100,000 exoplanets in single mission
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching August 2026, is expected to discover approximately 100,000 exoplanets in a single mission—exceeding all his…
HighNASA Captures First Detailed Satellite View of Pacific Tsunami
NASA has obtained the first detailed satellite imagery of a giant Pacific tsunami propagating across the ocean basin, marking a significant advancement in real…
MediumGerman startup uses AI and satellites to detect wildfires in real time
OroraTech, a Munich-based startup, combines satellite thermal imaging and AI to detect wildfires in real-time, filling gaps in existing monitoring systems and…
HighA misteriosa 'prancha de surf' que orbita a Lua é satélite sul-coreano
O orbitador lunar sul-coreano Danuri foi fotografado pelo LRO da NASA em março de 2024, passando a 11.500 km/h pela Lua. A espaçonave coreana mapeia a superfíc…
HighThe Sun Isn't Burning—It's Plasma, and That Changes Everything
The Sun is plasma—ionized gas with charged particles—not a burning ball of fire. Nuclear fusion, not combustion, powers the Sun and comprises 99% of the visibl…
HighLab-grown brain organoids develop sense of time, aging like real brains over years
Scientists have created lab-grown brain organoids that can sense the passage of time and age similarly to real brains over multiple years, marking a breakthrou…
HighBlue Origin postpones New Glenn rocket launch due to weather
Blue Origin postponed its New Glenn rocket launch Sunday due to rain, ground system issues, and cloud cover. The company aims to retry Wednesday as it competes…
HighAugust's Night Sky: Milky Way, Venus, and Meteor Showers Over Western Australia
August offers spectacular Milky Way viewing and planetary sightings from Western Australia, though two eclipses won't be visible locally. Venus dominates eveni…
HighCuriosity rover strikes a pose as Perseverance prepares for Mars arrival
NASA's Curiosity rover, operational for over eight years on Mars, captured a selfie while investigating the Mary Anning site. The rover continues sample collec…
HighPhysics problem: Sweat cools body 50% less in hot, dry, windless air
Arizona State University research reveals sweat evaporation can be 50% less effective in hot, dry, windless conditions due to competing air currents near skin…
HighBrain's Slow Waves Guided by Neuronal Excitability, Not Anatomy Alone
Spanish researchers discovered that brain slow oscillations are directed by neuronal excitability levels rather than anatomical structure, using computational…
HighRegular cultural activities linked to slower biological aging, study shows
A new study finds that regular engagement with cultural activities and the arts is associated with slower biological aging. The research suggests that hobbies…
MediumPrivate spacecraft fails to rescue aging NASA telescope, returns to Earth
A private spacecraft mission to rescue an aging NASA telescope has failed, with the spacecraft falling back to Earth. The mission represents a setback in effor…
MediumScientists discover massive 900m asteroid crater in China, reshaping understanding of recent impacts
Scientists discovered a 900-meter-wide asteroid crater in Guangdong Province, China—three times larger than the previous record holder—challenging understandin…
HighThe Great Silence: Why We Haven't Found Any Aliens Yet
Despite the universe's vastness and age, humanity has found no evidence of extraterrestrial life despite 65+ years of searching. Scientists debate whether life…
HighJapanese Scientists Grow Rice in Lunar Soil Using Plasma-Generated Fertilizer
Japanese researchers successfully grew rice in simulated lunar soil using a low-power plasma device that converts atmospheric nitrogen into fertilizer, with un…
HighJohns Hopkins study: $3,700 cash payments prevent youth homelessness
Johns Hopkins research demonstrates that one-time $3,700 cash payments effectively prevent young people from experiencing homelessness, offering a cost-effecti…
HighPolish Cave Yields Rare Genetic Snapshot of 100,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Family Group
Eight fossil teeth from Poland reveal a rare genetic snapshot of seven Neanderthals living 100,000 years ago, showing family ties and a continental lineage spa…
HighJuly's Buck Moon and meteor showers offer prime skywatching opportunities
July 2026 offers multiple astronomical events including the Buck Moon full moon, meteor showers, and views of the Milky Way's core, providing skywatchers with…
HighGiant squid discovery reveals hidden deep-sea world off Australian coast
Scientists exploring submarine canyons off Western Australia discovered giant squid and 226 marine species using environmental DNA, revealing vast unexplored d…
HighEclipse lunar parcial en agosto de 2026: la "Luna de Sangre" será visible desde Argentina
Un eclipse lunar parcial ocurrirá el 27-28 de agosto de 2026, cubriendo el 93% de la Luna con la sombra terrestre y creando el fenómeno de la Luna de Sangre vi…
HighJWST reveals Hubble speck as massive early galaxy, challenging cosmic formation models
JWST observations reveal Gz9p3, a galaxy from 510 million years after the Big Bang, is far more massive than expected—about 10 times larger than similar-era ga…
HighSpaceX Launches Northrop Grumman's Advanced Robotic Satellite Servicing Mission
SpaceX successfully launched Northrop Grumman's advanced robotic servicing satellite designed to extend the operational life of aging communication satellites…
High14-year-old achieves nuclear fusion in university basement lab
A 14-year-old assembled a nuclear fusion reactor in a university sub-basement, creating plasma hotter than the sun's core and becoming the youngest person to a…
MediumTurning on genes in DNA deserts speeds up local replication
Researchers demonstrate that activating transcription in a gene-poor chromosomal region increases local DNA replication activity, revealing mechanistic links b…
HighNASA's Roman Telescope Powers Up 300-Megapixel Camera, Begins Historic Cosmic Survey
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully powered up its Wide Field Instrument, a 300-megapixel infrared camera, marking a major milestone in i…
HighPristine New Jersey meteorite reveals ancient brine chemistry linked to life's origins
A rare CM1/2 carbonaceous chondrite meteorite crashed through a New Jersey home in July 2024, preserving pristine evidence of ancient brine chemistry, organic…
HighLua Cheia ilumina o céu neste sábado; confira calendário lunar de abril
On April 12, 2025, the Moon is in its full phase at 99% visibility. The lunar cycle continues with waning moon on April 20 and new moon on April 27.
HighChina's LandSpace achieves land-based rocket booster recovery, advancing reusable spaceflight
China's LandSpace successfully recovered a rocket booster on land after an orbital launch, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in mastering reusable rocket technolo…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Detailed Atmospheric Breakdown of Distant Exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope captured the first detailed molecular and chemical breakdown of exoplanet WASP-39b's atmosphere, detecting sulfur dioxide and co…
HighBright daylight exposure could revolutionize sleep quality, study finds
New research suggests increased exposure to bright daylight can significantly improve sleep quality. The study highlights the importance of natural light in re…
MediumWebb Telescope Reveals Neptune's Moons Are Shattered Remnants of Ancient Cosmic Collision
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered forensic evidence that Neptune's inner moons are shattered remnants of ancient icy worlds destroyed in a catastro…
HighLa NASA financia proyecto de dron láser para explorar cuevas lunares
La NASA asignó US$175.000 a Stone Aerospace para desarrollar un dron con energía láser que explore las gigantescas cuevas bajo la superficie lunar, utilizando…
HighNew Exoplanet TOI-2031A Offers Clues to Understanding Gas Giants
Astronomers discovered exoplanet TOI-2031A, a gas giant 901 light-years away, whose atmospheric similarities to Jupiter may help answer fundamental questions a…
MediumJapan's JAXA Successfully Launches H3 Rocket with Michibiki GPS Satellite
JAXA successfully launched its H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 7 positioning satellite, marking the first practical-use satellite deployment since recover…
HighScientists expand DNA's genetic alphabet from 4 to 8 letters using bacterial enzyme
UC San Diego researchers demonstrated that a bacterial enzyme can accurately read an expanded eight-letter DNA alphabet, potentially revolutionizing genetic en…
HighMulti-telescope study solves Tarantula Nebula's missing X-ray energy mystery
Multi-telescope analysis reveals how the Tarantula Nebula loses energy through gas leakage, turbulent mixing, and heat conduction, solving a decades-old puzzle…
HighMoon in waxing crescent phase on May 4; full moon arrives May 12
On May 4, 2025, the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase at 45% visibility, with the Full Moon arriving in 8 days. Complete lunar calendar provided for May.
HighDead Early Galaxy Challenges Understanding of Cosmic Evolution
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a massive, slow-rotating galaxy in the early universe, contradicting current models of galactic evo…
HighJapanese toy-inspired shape-shifting rover autonomously explores lunar surface
A tiny autonomous rover inspired by Japanese toys successfully explored the moon using innovative shape-shifting design, demonstrating new capabilities for lun…
MediumWhitsundays Becomes World's Premier Whale Maternity Ward Through Citizen Science
The Whitsundays region has been recognized as a globally important humpback whale calving area after a 17-year citizen science effort, earning it Whale Heritag…
HighBlue Origin rebuilds launch pad as Relativity eyes Mars missions
Blue Origin begins reconstruction at its launch facility while Relativity Space sets sights on Mars missions, signaling continued momentum in commercial spacef…
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