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.
Surrey researchers identify drug pathway to treat rare genetic immunodeficiencies
University of Surrey researchers discovered that mTOR inhibitors may treat rare immune disorders caused by PI4KA mutations, using advanced multi-omics analysis…
HighNASA Captures Rare Comet Breakup by Accident, Revealing Solar System Secrets
NASA's Hubble telescope unexpectedly captured a comet breaking apart while observing a different target, providing astronomers with unprecedented data on primo…
HighAfter 50 Years, Astronomers Finally Detect Wind from Milky Way's Central Black Hole
After 50 years of searching, Northwestern researchers using advanced telescope observations have finally detected evidence of a subtle outflow from Sagittarius…
HighPractice, Not Biology, Makes Your Dominant Hand Superior, Study Finds
A new study challenges the assumption that hand dominance is innate, suggesting instead that lifelong practice determines which hand becomes dominant through l…
MediumSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to get 3D facial recognition upgrade
Samsung's unreleased Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to feature 'Polar ID v1.0,' a 3D facial-recognition system using polarized-light technology similar to Apple's…
LowQuantum breakthrough amplifies weak randomness into certified perfect encryption keys
ETH Zürich researchers demonstrated quantum randomness amplification using Bell tests, converting weakly random data into certifiably perfect randomness for en…
HighBrilliant yellow-green fireball streaks over England, likely scatters meteorites
A yellow-green fireball traveled at 30,000 mph across southern England on Feb. 28, likely depositing meteorite fragments on farmland near Cheltenham. Scientist…
HighNASA investigates mysterious 50,000-km light trail on Mars captured by Perseverance rover
NASA's Perseverance rover has captured images of a mysterious 50,000-kilometer light trail on Mars that may be the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, though scienti…
MediumHarvard Invests $2.2B in SpaceX, Betting Big on Musk's Rocket Company
Harvard University has made a substantial $2.2 billion investment in SpaceX, signaling major institutional confidence in Elon Musk's rocket company and its com…
HighNASA launches daring rescue mission to save aging telescope from Earth reentry
NASA plans an urgent space rescue mission to prevent an aging telescope from falling to Earth, with the operation potentially beginning Tuesday morning.
HighSpaceX marks 50th West Coast launch of year with Starlink mission
SpaceX continues its West Coast launch surge, deploying 24 Starlink satellites via Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking the 50th West Coast launch this yea…
HighTeacher's Discovery Yields First Known T. rex Trackway in Hell Creek Formation
A high school teacher in Montana discovered the first known trackway of a Tyrannosaurus rex, comprising five fossilized footprints that reveal the dinosaur's w…
HighUn módulo del Falcon 9 de Musk impactará contra la Luna el 4 de marzo sin control
Un módulo del Falcon 9 de SpaceX, lanzado hace siete años, chocará contra la Luna el 4 de marzo tras quedar fuera de control. Será el primer impacto involuntar…
HighUS Space Force Launches Responsive Space Exercise in Record Time
The US Space Force conducted a responsive space exercise called VICTUS HAZE, with Rocket Lab launching satellites in under 17 hours from order to launch, demon…
HighNASA's Lucy Spacecraft Reveals Wobbling, Peanut-Shaped Asteroid
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has provided new details about asteroid Donaldjohanson, revealing it to be a 155-million-year-old peanut-shaped object that wobbles as i…
HighCoastal species thriving in Great Pacific Garbage Patch, study finds
Coastal species are thriving on plastic debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with researchers finding them on over 70% of collected samples and evidence…
HighFive Cultures, Same Wisdom: How Ancient Spice Blends Became Modern Medicine
Five cultures independently developed sophisticated spice blends combining plants in precise ratios to address health concerns, centuries before science could…
HighAlan Hale, Co-Discoverer of Comet Hale-Bopp, Dies at 68
Alan Hale, the astronomer who co-discovered Comet Hale-Bopp in 1995, has died at 68. His discovery of one of the brightest comets in decades made him a promine…
HighUrinary bacterium discovered to produce testosterone in lab conditions
Scientists identified a bacterium in the urinary tract capable of converting DHEA into testosterone under laboratory conditions, revealing a previously unknown…
HighScientists discover tiny blue octopus species near Galapagos Islands
Researchers discovered a new deep-sea octopus species, Microeledone galapagensis, near the Galapagos Islands at 1,800 metres depth. The golf ball-sized creatur…
HighArtemis II enfrentó alerta nocturna de combustible durante viaje lunar
La tripulación de Artemis II detectó una alerta nocturna en el sistema de combustible durante su viaje lunar. El comandante Reid Wiseman explicó cómo el equipo…
HighStudy challenges 'safe sun' myth: Even brief low-intensity UV exposure causes DNA damage
Australian researchers found that even brief sun exposure during low-intensity hours causes DNA skin damage, challenging decades of sun safety guidance that co…
HighAstronaut Jonny Kim Leaves NASA to Return to Active Navy Duty
Jonny Kim, a NASA astronaut with credentials as a Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor, is departing the space agency to resume active military service after a…
HighStudy Claims 90% Chance of Detecting Primordial Black Hole Explosion Within Decade
New research from UMass Amherst claims a 90% probability of detecting a primordial black hole explosion within 10 years, potentially revolutionizing physics by…
MediumCuriosity rover finds coral-like rocks on Mars, revealing billions of years of water activity
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered coral and flower-shaped rocks on Mars formed billions of years ago by mineral deposits from ancient water, raising questions…
HighCatch the International Space Station overhead Saturday morning in southeastern U.S.
The International Space Station will pass overhead in the southeastern U.S. around 6:30 am ET on Saturday, January 8, visible to the naked eye as it orbits at…
HighHollywood's Martian storms vastly overstate wind force due to thin atmosphere
Mars's atmosphere is 100 times thinner than Earth's, making even 60-mph Martian winds feel like gentle 6-8 mph breezes to astronauts, contradicting Hollywood's…
HighChina launches ambitious Chang'e 7 moon mission to hunt for lunar ice
China is launching its Chang'e 7 moon probe this weekend to search for ice in the lunar south pole region, marking an ambitious step in the intensifying space…
HighNASA's Curiosity Rover Defies Odds, Marks 14 Years on Mars After 2-Year Mission
NASA's Curiosity rover has exceeded its original 2-year mission by reaching 5,000 sols (14 years) on Mars, continuing to explore Mount Sharp and uncover eviden…
HighNASA Declares Maven Mars Spacecraft Dead After 6 Months of Silence
NASA confirmed the end of its Maven mission after the spacecraft fell silent in December following a mysterious spin that drained its batteries. The orbiter ha…
HighNASA Astronauts to Repair Canadarm2 in 280th Space Station Spacewalk
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir will conduct a spacewalk on June 30 to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the International Space Station'…
HighNASA launches Nancy Grace Roman telescope on mission to map universe and solve cosmic mysteries
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope successfully launched from Florida on a mission to explore dark energy, dark matter, and discover exoplanets. The telescope…
HighNASA lanzará el telescopio Roman el 30 de agosto para explorar los misterios del universo
La NASA lanzará el 30 de agosto de 2026 el telescopio espacial Nancy Grace Roman desde Florida, un observatorio de 4.000 millones de dólares diseñado para estu…
HighA.I.-Powered Beach Restoration Offers Hope Against Rising Seas
MIT-developed AI technology using satellite imagery successfully restored a coastline in the Maldives, with similar projects planned for Boston and Miami as se…
HighMultiple Studies Link Specific Foods to Enhanced Brain Health and Cognitive Function
Multiple sources highlight specific foods and dietary patterns that support brain health, with emerging research linking plant-based diets to reduced Alzheimer…
MediumNASA Taps Tesla Cybertruck for Astronaut Transport Despite Reliability Concerns
NASA has chosen Tesla's Cybertruck for astronaut transport operations, raising concerns about the vehicle's reliability record and suitability for critical spa…
MediumSpaceX launches 11th Starlink mission of 2025, on pace for record year
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on its 11th mission of 2025, demonstrating continued pace toward breaking annual launch…
HighNASA's Curiosity Rover Freed After 5-Day Battle With Stuck Rock on Mars
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover spent five days stuck to a rock after drilling into it on April 25, finally freeing itself on May 1 through remote troubleshooting…
HighAsteroid bombardment may have delayed Earth's stable continents by billions of years
New research suggests repeated asteroid impacts during Earth's Hadean period kept the planet's crust hot and weak, delaying stable continent formation until im…
HighShingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Heart Disease and Dementia Risk for Years
Research indicates the recombinant shingles vaccine may reduce cardiovascular disease risk for up to 7 years post-vaccination, with additional protective effec…
HighSpaceX hits 125th Falcon 9 launch of year with Starlink deployment
SpaceX launched its 125th Falcon 9 rocket this year from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deploying 28 Starlink satellites into orbit. Over 70% of 2025's Falcon 9…
HighNewly discovered fungus offers hope for restoring British habitats from invasive moss
Scientists discovered a previously unknown fungus species that kills invasive heath-star moss, potentially allowing native British habitats to recover naturall…
HighNASA prepara lanzamiento del telescopio Roman para estudiar exoplanetas y materia oscura
La NASA prepara el lanzamiento del telescopio Roman el 30 de agosto desde Florida, equipado para buscar exoplanetas, estudiar la expansión acelerada del univer…
HighExperts warn cislunar space could become next geopolitical chokepoint like Strait of Hormuz
Experts warn that cislunar space could become strategically vital like the Strait of Hormuz, with potential for blockades affecting lunar access and Earth-orbi…
MediumSpace tourism stalls: From hype to reality as costs soar and timelines slip
Despite early excitement, space tourism remains exclusive and expensive, with commercial stations not expected until the early 2030s. The industry is now drive…
HighCaptan el paso del asteroide 7335, de 2 km, que se aproximó a la Tierra sin riesgo
Un asteroide de 2 kilómetros clasificado como potencialmente peligroso pasó a 4 millones de kilómetros de la Tierra, siendo observado por telescopios en Chile,…
HighQuantum gravity study suggests parameters emerge from theory itself, not external dials
Researchers demonstrate that continuous parameters in quantum gravity arise from operators within the theory rather than being freely adjustable external value…
HighProfessional meteorite hunter races against time to recover Ohio asteroid fragments
Brett Joseph Cohen, a full-time meteorite hunter, searches for fragments from a recently fallen asteroid in Ohio, combining scientific curiosity with commercia…
HighColorectal Cancer Surges in Youth With More Aggressive Forms
Colorectal cancer rates are rising among children and teens, with cases often presenting as more aggressive forms than those seen in adults, according to recen…
MediumFour ways to ensure your research gets discovered on Google Scholar
Academic visibility depends on strategic presentation rather than quality alone. Researchers must optimize titles, use preprints, ensure open access, and maint…
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