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.
China targets 2028 Mars sample-return mission in potential space race milestone
China is advancing its Tianwen-3 Mars sample-return mission toward a 2028 launch, entering prototype phase with focus on detecting signs of life. Experts compa…
MediumU of M Scientists Create First Synthetic Cell From Scratch
University of Minnesota researchers have successfully built a synthetic cell from scratch using lab-made DNA that can feed, grow, and reproduce, marking a majo…
HighMetformin Shields Neurons After Brain Injury by Repairing Mitochondrial Dynamics, Study Finds
Chinese researchers found metformin protects neurons after TBI by restoring mitochondrial dynamics via AMPK-Mfn1 signaling, suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome acti…
MediumArtemis II: se revela el vídeo de la apertura de la cápsula Orión tras amerizar en el Pacífico
Los cuatro astronautas de la misión Artemis II regresaron exitosamente a la Tierra tras orbitar la Luna y observar su cara oculta. La cápsula Orión amerizó en…
HighAir pollution exposure linked to severe Covid-19 risk, German study finds
German study finds long-term nitrogen dioxide exposure correlates with higher ICU admission and mechanical ventilation needs among COVID-19 patients, with each…
HighScientist Diagnosed With Brain Disease Launches $400M Initiative to Find Cure
A scientist diagnosed with a devastating brain disease is leading a major research effort, with the Allen Institute launching a $400M initiative to develop tre…
HighPhotographer Captures Rare Celestial Alignment: Venus and ISS in Single Frame
A photographer successfully captured a rare astronomical moment showing Venus and the International Space Station in a single frame, demonstrating advanced ast…
HighCOVID-19 Reactivates Dormant Viruses; Anelloviridae Linked to Long COVID
Researchers found COVID-19 reactivates dormant viruses including Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus in hospitalized patients. Anelloviridae reactivation showed s…
HighLa emotiva despedida del astronauta Reid Wiseman y sus hijas antes de la misión Artemis II
El astronauta Reid Wiseman se despide emocionalmente de sus hijas antes de embarcar en la misión Artemis II, un momento que se viraliza en redes sociales tras…
HighCosmic muon telescope in Ooty simultaneously tracks upper atmosphere temperature and solar magnetic field
Scientists at Ooty's GRAPES-3 observatory use cosmic muon detection to simultaneously measure Earth's upper atmosphere temperature and solar magnetic field str…
HighSpaceX Starship Flight 12 achieves mostly successful test with controlled splashdown
SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 completed Flight 12 with mixed results, successfully deploying mock satellites before making a controlled splashdown in the India…
HighWebb Telescope Captures 50 Baby Stars in Stellar Birth Milestone
NASA's Webb Space Telescope marks its first anniversary by revealing 50 baby stars in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, 390 light-years away, offering unpreceden…
HighChocolate-sniffing gym hack overstated; expert debunks viral study
A viral study claiming chocolate smell boosts gym performance by 25% has significant methodological flaws that likely inflated results through placebo effects,…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope Targets September 2026 Launch to Revolutionize Astronomy
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is advancing its launch to September 2026, promising to revolutionize astronomy by mapping hundreds of millions of gal…
HighPancreatic tumor microenvironment blocks ferroptosis through HIF-2 pathway
Researchers identify how pancreatic tumors resist ferroptosis through hypoxia-driven mechanisms, revealing potential new therapeutic targets for this notorious…
HighQuantum microscopy breakthrough quadruples resolution limits
Researchers have developed a quantum microscopy technique that quadruples microscope resolution, advancing imaging capabilities for scientific research and pot…
MediumNASA's Perseverance rover discovers skull-shaped igneous rock on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover found a skull-shaped igneous rock in Mars' Jezero Crater that contrasts with surrounding terrain, potentially revealing insights into…
MediumJWST Reveals How Lonely Jupiter-like Exoplanet Migrated Close to Its Star
JWST observations of exoplanet TOI-2031b reveal it formed like Jupiter but migrated to orbit its star every 5.7 days, offering insights into how giant gas plan…
HighLaunch surge drives orbital collision risk as debris accumulates
US orbital launches surged 5,000% in a decade, driven by commercial spaceflight, creating significant collision risks from accumulated debris. Industry leaders…
HighScientists crack RNA self-replication puzzle, advancing origin-of-life research
Researchers demonstrated exponential RNA replication under early Earth conditions using trinucleotides and freeze-thaw cycles, solving a decades-old bottleneck…
HighSpaceX's Starship mission succeeds, potentially reshaping space industry
SpaceX successfully completed a Starship mission, advancing reusable rocket technology that could revolutionize space travel and significantly increase Elon Mu…
MediumSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro Use AI-Powered Sensor Fusion for Crystal-Clear Calls
Samsung's Galaxy Buds4 Pro uses multi-sensor Sensor Fusion technology and AI-powered noise reduction to deliver crystal-clear call quality in noisy environment…
HighSpace agencies race to develop next-gen exercise equipment for lunar missions
Scientists and space agencies are developing advanced exercise equipment like HIFIm to keep astronauts fit during long space missions, reducing daily workout t…
HighLarge asteroid to pass Earth safely at 12 lunar distances tonight
Asteroid 2005 YY128, measuring 580-1,300 meters in diameter, will pass near Earth tonight at 4.5 million kilometers away—about 12 lunar distances—posing no col…
HighISS Robotic Arm Malfunction Threatens Station Operations
The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working, potentially impacting critical station operations and maintenance tasks.
MediumEurope's New Spacesuit Needs Refinement, Says French ISS Astronaut
A French ISS astronaut reports that Europe's newly developed spacesuit still needs significant work before operational readiness, describing the project as ear…
MediumJuno Spacecraft Captures Closest Images of Jupiter's Moon Ganymede in 20 Years
NASA's Juno spacecraft captured the first close-range images of Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede, flying within 645 miles of its surface—the closest approach in…
HighOcean acidification disrupts reef fish social bonds, study finds
Adelaide University research shows ocean acidification reduces reef complexity, forcing fish into smaller, less protective shoals despite individual behavioral…
HighSpaceX postpones Starship V3 launch to Friday after last-minute technical issues
SpaceX delayed the Starship V3 launch from Thursday to Friday after engineers encountered last-minute technical issues. The test marks the spacecraft's return…
HighLos sismos lunares podrían revelar depósitos de hielo oculto clave para futuras misiones
Investigadores proponen usar ondas sísmicas para localizar depósitos de hielo oculto en la Luna, un recurso crítico para futuras misiones Artemis y asentamient…
HighLuna 3's grainy frames: How a Soviet probe photographed the Moon's hidden side in 1959
In 1959, Soviet Luna 3 became the first spacecraft to photograph the Moon's far side, developing film onboard and transmitting 29 images that revealed a geolog…
HighWater scarcity could prevent lunar cities, scientists warn
Scientists argue insufficient water resources on the Moon would prevent the establishment of large-scale lunar settlements, contradicting ambitious plans for l…
MediumUtah Man Builds World's Largest Amateur Telescope From Declassified Spy Satellite Mirror
A Salt Lake City truck driver constructed the world's largest amateur-made public telescope using a declassified spy satellite mirror, now housed at Stansbury…
HighSpaceX Successfully Fires All 33 Raptor Engines on Starship V3 Super Heavy Booster
SpaceX successfully fired all 33 Raptor engines on its Starship V3 Super Heavy booster at full thrust for the first time at its Boca Chica facility, marking a…
HighWebb Telescope Discovers Exoplanet Shrouded in Haze, Obscuring Atmospheric Study
The James Webb Space Telescope discovered an exoplanet enveloped in massive haze that obscures its atmosphere from observation, challenging scientists' ability…
MediumCarl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot: How a Scientist Convinced NASA to Look Home
In 1990, Carl Sagan convinced NASA to have Voyager 1 photograph Earth from 6 billion kilometers away, creating the iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' image that NASA had p…
HighStudy challenges handgrip strength as prostate cancer predictor
Large European study finds low handgrip strength alone is not a reliable predictor of prostate cancer risk in older men, challenging earlier clinical assumptio…
HighHeat and air pollution together sharply elevate suicide risk, study finds
A University of Utah study of 7,500 suicide cases found that extreme heat combined with air pollution significantly amplifies suicide risk, with nitrogen dioxi…
HighMoon enters new phase on May 16, 2026; May features rare double full moon
On May 16, 2026, the Moon enters its New phase at 1% visibility. May features five lunar phases including two Full Moons, with the next Crescent phase arriving…
HighNASA launches daring rescue mission to save Swift space telescope from atmospheric burn-up
NASA is launching a rescue mission on June 30 to prevent the Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere by boosting it to a higher orbit.
HighNASA Deploys Balloons and High-Altitude Jet to Study August 12 Total Solar Eclipse
NASA will use high-altitude jets and balloons to observe and collect data during the August 12 total solar eclipse, advancing scientific understanding of the S…
HighTwo-component dark matter theory could explain cosmic mysteries simultaneously
Physicists propose dark matter consists of multiple particle types that separate over time, with heavier particles sinking to galaxy centers and lighter ones d…
HighBlack holes' timing mystery solved; wolverines face human pressure
CBC's Quirks & Quarks covers five science stories: black hole timing patterns, wolverine population impacts from recreation, Jurassic insect sounds, invasive s…
HighSpaceX launches Israeli Earth observation satellite from California
SpaceX is launching the ISI EROS C-3 Israeli Earth-observation satellite to low-earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 29, with a live webcas…
HighEnceladus: Saturn's icy moon emerges as prime candidate for extraterrestrial life
Enceladus, Saturn's sixth-largest moon, is a geologically active icy world with a subsurface ocean containing chemical ingredients necessary for life. Its wate…
HighChinese Start-Up Achieves First Reusable Rocket Landing
LandSpace, a Chinese private space company, successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time, potentially positioning China to compete with SpaceX in t…
HighUranus and Neptune May Be Magma Worlds, Challenging 'Ice Giant' Classification
New scientific research suggests Uranus and Neptune may contain magma oceans rather than being traditional ice giants, challenging decades of astronomical unde…
MediumNASA completes Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope ahead of September launch
NASA has completed development of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, scheduled for early September launch eight months ahead of schedule. The observatory w…
HighAmateur astronomers solve mystery of glowing orbs with NASA engineer's help
Queensland sky watchers and a retired NASA engineer have identified mysterious orbs of light as satellite flares caused by orbital reflections, though some rem…
HighThree supermassive black holes discovered merging in distant early galaxy
Astronomers have discovered three supermassive black holes on the verge of collision within a single distant galaxy from the early universe, a rare phenomenon…
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