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 ends Maven mission after losing contact with Mars orbiter
NASA concluded the Maven spacecraft mission after losing contact with the probe six months ago. The 11-year atmospheric study mission will remain in orbit for…
HighLa NASA captura desde el espacio la mayor cicatriz de fuego de España, más grande que Nueva York
España y Francia sufrieron sus peores incendios en décadas durante julio de 2026, con el fuego en Ávila quemando más de 77.000 hectáreas. La NASA capturó imáge…
HighNasal Defenses, Not Virus Strength, Determine Cold Severity
Yale researchers using lab-grown nasal tissue found that interferon proteins coordinating rapid antiviral defenses—not the rhinovirus itself—primarily determin…
HighTwenty years on, Pluto's demotion remains deeply polarizing among scientists
Two decades after the IAU reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet in 2006, scientists and advocates remain divided on whether the decision was a mistake, with deb…
HighMicróbios terrestres podem sobreviver em nichos específicos da Lua, revela estudo da NASA
Estudo da NASA indica que microrganismos terrestres podem sobreviver em áreas específicas da Lua, especialmente no polo sul, levantando questões sobre proteção…
HighMoon in Waxing Crescent Phase on May 24, 2026; Full Moon Expected May 31
On May 24, 2026, the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase at 57% visibility, with 7 days until the Full Moon. May features five lunar phases including two Full…
Highispace-EUROPE Wins €65M ESA Contract for Europe's First Lunar Rover
ispace-EUROPE secured a €65 million ESA contract to develop and operate MAGPIE, Europe's first lunar rover designed to explore polar ice deposits and support f…
HighOlder Australians dangerously unaware of osteoporosis risks, Curtin study finds
Curtin University research reveals older Australians score poorly on bone health knowledge, with major gaps in understanding exercise and falls prevention for…
HighAstronautas de la NASA probaron la pelota del Mundial 2026 en el espacio
Astronautas de la ISS probaron la pelota oficial Trionda del Mundial 2026 en microgravedad para perfeccionar su equilibrio y sensores inteligentes, desarrollan…
HighJWST Discovers Supermassive Black Hole That Predates Its Galaxy
JWST observations reveal a 50-million solar mass black hole existing 700 million years after the Big Bang, appearing to predate its host galaxy and challenging…
HighHumpback whale songs sync with diving patterns, revealing new insights into behavior
Scientists discovered humpback whale songs are synchronized with diving patterns, revealing new insights into whale communication and behavior that could impro…
HighStarship de SpaceX explota minutos después del despegue en Texas
El Starship de SpaceX, el cohete más poderoso jamás construido, experimentó un 'desmontaje no programado' y explotó minutos después de su lanzamiento inaugural…
HighNASA encerra missão MAVEN após 11 anos em órbita marciana
A NASA encerrou a missão MAVEN após perder contato com a sonda em órbita marciana. Durante 11 anos, a espaçonave revolucionou o entendimento sobre a atmosfera…
HighPaternal stress before conception may alter offspring growth through sperm molecules
University of Colorado research shows paternal pre-conception stress increases a sperm molecule (let-7f-5p) that alters fetal development and increases male of…
HighHuman-altered landscapes harbor more mosquito viruses, UP study finds
A UP study reveals that human-altered landscapes harbor greater diversity of mosquito-associated viruses than forests, with implications for disease surveillan…
HighMoon enters waxing phase on June 18 with sickle crescent visible
Astronomy enthusiasts can observe the Moon and Sickle constellation on June 18, 2026, as the lunar waxing phase begins with specific visibility windows.
MediumAstronautas de Artemis II regresan: "Lo único que quieres es volver con tu familia"
Los cuatro astronautas de la misión Artemis II regresaron a la Tierra tras diez días orbitando la Luna, compartiendo reflexiones sobre la experiencia transform…
HighCockroaches Have Absorbed Tens of Thousands of Bacterial DNA Fragments Over Millions of Years
University of Sydney researchers discovered cockroaches have absorbed over 40,000 DNA fragments from symbiotic bacteria over millions of years, far exceeding p…
HighGerman rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race
A German rocket has successfully reached space, marking Europe's entry into the competitive satellite launch market. The achievement represents a significant m…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope enters final launch preparations at Kennedy Space Center
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is in final preparations at Kennedy Space Center ahead of its scheduled August 30, 2026 launch, marking a major milest…
HighJharkhand student protests escalate as police disperse march; Cockroach party backs leader
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto was hospitalized after police used force to disperse protesters marching to Jharkhand's state assembly over alleged recruitm…
HighSonda da Nasa detecta nova cratera lunar gigante do tamanho de dois campos
A sonda Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter da Nasa identificou uma cratera de 222 metros de largura na Lua, formada entre abril e maio de 2024 por impacto de asteroi…
HighHRT in midlife linked to lower dementia risk in women, study finds
New research suggests women using hormone replacement therapy during midlife face approximately 25% lower dementia risk, with timing of treatment initiation ap…
HighNighttime Light Exposure Linked to Heart Structure Changes, Study Finds
A study of over 11,000 UK participants found that nighttime light exposure above 3 lux was associated with thickened heart walls and reduced cardiac function,…
HighMIT Scientist Proposes Tiny Satellites to Detect Nuclear Weapons in Space
An MIT researcher has proposed using tiny satellites equipped with cosmic proton detection technology to verify compliance with the Outer Space Treaty by ident…
HighMilky Way's Ancient Cosmic Meal: Astronomers Discover Remnants of Devoured Dwarf Galaxy
Astronomers discovered 20 metal-poor stars near the Milky Way's disk that likely represent remnants of a dwarf galaxy consumed 10 billion years ago, potentiall…
HighRocket Lab, Blue Origin y Virgin Galactic: los rivales que amenazan el dominio de SpaceX
Rocket Lab, Blue Origin, Relativity Space y Virgin Galactic emergen como competidores significativos en la industria aeroespacial, desafiando la supremacía tec…
HighSpaceX marks 100th Florida Falcon 9 launch with 29 Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites on its 100th Falcon 9 flight from Cape Canaveral, with the reusable booster completing its ninth successful landing on a…
HighBoundless Bio Advances Oncology Program With $93M Cash Runway Through Clinical Proof-of-Concept
Boundless Bio reports Q1 2026 results with $92.8M cash runway through 2028, advancing KOMODO-1 first-in-human trial of BBI-940 for ecDNA-driven cancers with pr…
HighFCC Grants Amazon Leo Satellite Deployment Extension Amid Launch Delays
The FCC has lifted its deployment deadline for Amazon's Leo satellite broadband constellation, allowing the company to miss the deadline with temporary spectru…
HighSpaceX stock surges as company prepares Starship's first orbital flight
SpaceX is targeting September 22 for Starship Flight 14, aiming for the rocket's first orbital test. The announcement has boosted SpaceX stock ahead of the mil…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Hidden Structures in Iconic Horsehead Nebula
NASA's James Webb Telescope captured unprecedented infrared images of the Horsehead Nebula, revealing small-scale structures at its edge and showing how stella…
HighDrone-Mounted Radar Could Locate Hidden Water Reserves on Mars
Scientists propose using radar-equipped drones to detect subsurface water on Mars, building on discoveries of buried glaciers. The technology could guide futur…
HighSeventy Years of Deep-Sea Dives Reveal Humans Have Explored Less Than 0.001% of Ocean Floor
A comprehensive analysis of 43,681 submersible dives over 70 years reveals humans have visually observed less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor, highlighting ho…
HighScientists develop method to produce rocket fuel from Mars' atmosphere
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in extracting and converting Mars' atmospheric CO2 into usable rocket fuel, potentially enabling future in-situ resour…
MediumNASA's Roman Space Telescope Explained: Direct Exoplanet Imaging Breakthrough
NASA's newly launched Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will directly image exoplanets, marking a significant advancement in exoplanet observation capabilities.
HighWebb finds massive star clusters escape birth clouds faster than expected, reshaping galaxy models
Webb and Hubble observations of 9,000 young star clusters reveal massive clusters escape their birth clouds in ~5 million years, faster than smaller clusters,…
HighDexamphetamine linked to greater early weight loss than methylphenidate in ADHD kids
Australian study finds dexamphetamine causes significantly more early weight loss (1.4kg vs 300g) than methylphenidate in children with ADHD, though both drugs…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Ancient Cosmos Secrets Through 'Little Red Dots'
The James Webb Space Telescope is reshaping astronomers' understanding of the early universe by discovering and characterizing distant primordial objects calle…
HighIrene Joliot-Curie: Nobel Laureate Who Unlocked Artificial Radioactivity
Irene Joliot-Curie won the 1935 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for synthesizing artificial radioactivity with her husband, a breakthrough that revolutionized medicin…
HighLua em fase crescente neste sábado; Lua Cheia chega em 2 dias
The Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase on May 10, 2025, at 94% visibility with the Full Moon arriving in 2 days. Complete May lunar calendar provided by Braz…
HighStudy identifies 1,000+ genetic variants linked to personality traits
A major genetic study has identified more than 1,000 DNA variants associated with personality traits, revealing significant genetic influence on how personalit…
HighArtemis II astronauts confronted by space-denial activist at U.S. Capitol
NASA's Artemis II crew was harassed by a man at the U.S. Capitol who accused them of lying about space travel and referenced conspiracy theories, while the ast…
HighEclipse lunar 2029: el fenómeno astronómico más espectacular del siglo
En junio de 2029 ocurrirá un eclipse lunar total visible desde Estados Unidos y otras regiones, con una magnitud umbral de 1.84, la más alta del siglo XXI, y u…
HighSelf-deprecating humor boosts social perception more than shame, study finds
Research with 3,000+ participants shows self-directed humor about minor mistakes generates more positive evaluations of warmth, competence, and authenticity th…
HighHubble Detects Water Vapour on Jupiter's Moon Ganymede
Hubble Telescope analysis reveals first evidence of water vapour in Ganymede's atmosphere, suggesting the moon may contain more water than Earth's oceans and p…
HighWebb finds Uranus's 29th moon, a tiny world Voyager 2 missed nearly 40 years ago
The James Webb Space Telescope detected a tiny 10-kilometre moon orbiting Uranus, designated S/2025 U1, that Voyager 2 missed during its 1986 flyby, bringing t…
HighScientists detect cosmic-ray acceleration in nearby supernova remnant
Researchers have found evidence of cosmic-ray acceleration originating from a nearby supernova remnant, advancing understanding of high-energy particle physics…
MediumStudy links ultraprocessed foods to upper digestive cancers, but causation remains unclear
A new study finds people consuming more ultraprocessed foods have higher risks of mouth, throat, and esophageal cancers, though researchers say the underlying…
HighIsraeli researchers demonstrate reversal of cellular aging in mice via SIRT6 protein
Israeli scientists discovered that increasing SIRT6 protein activity can reverse age-related cellular deterioration in mouse liver cells, restoring youthful DN…
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