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.
Moon in waning phase on April 23; new moon arrives in 4 days
The Moon is in waning phase on April 23, 2025, at 29% visibility with four days until the new moon. Complete lunar calendar provided for April.
HighAustralian fossil discovery reveals inverted predator hierarchy in Cretaceous ecosystem
Newly discovered fossils in Australia reveal the oldest megaraptorids and challenge established theories about dinosaur predator hierarchies and continental mi…
HighLa ardua recuperación física de Christina Koch tras regresar del espacio en Artemis II
Christina Koch, astronauta de la NASA, experimenta un complejo proceso de readaptación física tras regresar de la misión Artemis II, enfrentando desafíos en eq…
HighCellular Stress Can Strengthen Cytoskeleton, Study Finds
Research reveals that cellular damage to cytoskeletal structures can trigger adaptive mechanisms that ultimately strengthen cells, suggesting stress-induced re…
MediumWaning Gibbous Moon Invites Reflection and Release Across All Zodiac Signs
Times of India offers daily horoscope guidance tied to the Waning Gibbous Moon phase, providing personalized affirmations and manifestation advice for all 12 z…
LowWest Antarctica Ice Sheet collapse isn't inevitable, study shows
New research shows West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse isn't predetermined, with regional variations in ice retreat driven by ocean temperatures and wind pattern…
HighSpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from California, booster lands safely
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink broadband satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, bringing the constellation to over 8,500 active units…
HighSpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites with rideshare payloads from Kennedy Space Center
SpaceX launched 52 Starlink satellites plus two commercial rideshare payloads on May 15, bringing its orbital constellation to over 1,600 satellites and expand…
HighFAME-3 Study Finds PCI and CABG Equally Effective for Severe Triple-Vessel Heart Disease
FAME-3 trial finds no significant difference in five-year outcomes between bypass surgery (CABG) and minimally invasive stent placement (PCI) for severe triple…
HighNASA detects Mars spinning faster; scientists puzzled by cause
NASA's InSight lander detected that Mars is spinning faster each year, with days becoming shorter by fractions of milliseconds annually. Scientists propose the…
HighGreek Astrophysicist Urges European Space Autonomy Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Greek astrophysicist Athena Coustenis calls for European space autonomy to address geopolitical instability, highlighting Greece's growing role and first astro…
HighNASA astronaut says auroras beat eclipses as nature's greatest cosmic show
A NASA astronaut highlights the northern and southern lights as the most spectacular celestial phenomena visible from space, surpassing even solar eclipses in…
HighNASA discovers hidden 'super-Jupiter' in TESS data using gravitational lensing
NASA's TESS spacecraft discovered a previously undetected super-Jupiter exoplanet using gravitational lensing predicted by Einstein's theory, revealing a new m…
HighAstronomers confirm Betelgeuse has long-sought companion star in historic observation
Astronomers have captured the clearest images yet of a companion star orbiting the red supergiant Betelgeuse, confirming decades of theoretical predictions abo…
HighVenus and Jupiter Stage Rare Celestial Conjunction This Week
Venus and Jupiter will appear nearly touching in the sky on June 9th, 2026, creating a rare astronomical conjunction visible to the naked eye after sunset.
HighMeteorite hints at vanished Moon-sized world from early solar system
A 2026 study of meteorite NWA 12774 suggests it contains minerals formed under pressures indicating a Moon-sized planetary embryo once orbited the young Sun be…
MediumMental resilience linked to longer life, especially for women, study finds
Peer-reviewed research published in BMJ Mental Health finds people with high mental resilience have lower mortality risk, with stronger associations observed i…
HighWebb Telescope Identifies Black Hole-Embedded Star in Deep Space
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope identified GLIMPSE-17775, a red point in space containing a black hole surrounded by gas, marking the most det…
HighScientists unlock survival secrets of world's highest-living mammal in Andes
Scientists discovered how a mouse species survives at 7,000 meters in the Andes, the highest altitude of any known mammal. The discovery could inform cancer tr…
HighHubble Captures Breathtaking Globular Cluster in Sagittarius
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a striking image of a gravity-bound globular cluster in Sagittarius containing thousands of ancient stars, showcasing th…
HighADHD and insomnia create vicious cycle, study finds—poor sleep may explain lower life satisfaction
New research reveals insomnia may explain why adults with ADHD traits report lower life satisfaction, suggesting a reinforcing cycle where poor sleep worsens a…
High22 Uplifting Facts That Prove Life's Hidden Beauty
BuzzFeed shares 22 verified facts designed to brighten perspectives, spanning biology, physics, and human connection to counter daily negativity.
MediumParalympic Medalist John McFall to Become First Disabled Astronaut in Orbit
British Paralympic athlete John McFall will become the first physically disabled astronaut to live in orbit during a 2027 mission to the Haven-1 space station,…
HighAsteroid Bennu samples reveal water and carbon, hinting at life's origins
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission returned samples from asteroid Bennu showing abundant water and carbon content, suggesting asteroids may have delivered life's buildi…
HighBinary star systems may expand habitable zones, boosting prospects for alien life
Researchers propose that stellar interactions in binary star systems could expand habitable zones where planets might support life, potentially increasing pros…
HighHow a 1987 Supernova Proved Neutrinos Travel Faster Than Light—Sort Of
In 1987, underground detectors caught neutrinos from a distant supernova three hours before telescopes saw light, confirming decades-old theory about stellar c…
HighChina Successfully Tests Reusable Rocket Recovery, Narrowing SpaceX Gap
China has successfully recovered its first reusable rocket booster using a sea-based recovery system, demonstrating technological parity with SpaceX's reusable…
HighEuropa's subsurface ocean contains more water than Earth's seas, but access remains blocked
Europa harbors more water than Earth's oceans combined beneath its ice shell, sustained by Jupiter's gravitational heating. New research suggests the ice barri…
HighHubble and Webb Telescopes Reveal Black Eye Galaxy's Violent Past
NASA's Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have captured new images of the Black Eye Galaxy, revealing details of its dusty structure resulting from a past…
HighPlants emit ultrasonic distress signals when stressed, study reveals
Researchers have recorded ultrasonic sounds produced by stressed plants, detectable up to 5 metres away, suggesting plants may communicate stress through airbo…
HighDarwinHealth's AI Framework Targets Multiple Cancer Cell States to Overcome Drug Resistance
DarwinHealth unveils Quantum Cancer Biology, an AI-powered framework using single-cell analysis to identify and target multiple coexisting cancer cell states w…
HighBig Brother 28's Mallory Aurichio Names Drew as Her Biggest Betrayer Post-Eviction
Evicted Big Brother 28 contestant Mallory Aurichio discusses feeling betrayed by fellow players after her elimination, revealing her reactions to their gamepla…
MediumScientists build synthetic cell that feeds, grows and divides—but it's not alive
University of Minnesota researchers created SpudCell, a synthetic cell-like system built from non-living chemicals that can feed, grow, replicate DNA and divid…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS as Ancient Visitor from Deep Space
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has identified an interstellar comet (3I/ATLAS) with unique chemistry that appears to be approximately 12 billion years old,…
HighRare Kerma burial reveals ancient funeral fire ritual in Sudan's Bayuda Desert
Archaeologists in Sudan's Bayuda Desert discovered an isolated 3,800-year-old grave containing evidence of a rare fire-based funeral ceremony, offering insight…
HighSpaceX scrubs Starship V3 debut, targets May 22 retry for most powerful rocket
SpaceX scrubbed the first test flight of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket due to last-minute technical problems, rescheduling the launch attempt for May 22.
HighDiet shapes memory through vagus nerve signals, new study finds
New US research reveals the vagus nerve transmits signals from the stomach to the brain, directly influencing memory formation and spatial recall through dieta…
HighColumbia researchers observe coherent ferrons, polarization waves with quantum and telecom promise
Columbia University researchers have observed coherent ferrons—polarization waves predicted since the 1960s—in ferroelectric materials, opening potential appli…
HighApollo flags likely bleached white by lunar radiation after 50 years
American flags planted on the Moon by Apollo astronauts have likely bleached pure white after 50 years of unfiltered solar radiation, transforming iconic symbo…
MediumSpaceX launches Starship on historic orbital test flight Monday
SpaceX is launching its massive Starship rocket Monday from Texas in its 14th test flight, aiming to reach orbit for the first time while deploying 26 new Star…
HighNASA's Curiosity Rover Captures Panoramic Selfie on Mars
NASA released a panoramic selfie taken by the Curiosity rover on Mars using its Lac de Charmes mast camera system, capturing 61 images of the Martian landscape…
HighTufts researchers triple protein targets for engineered bacterial spores
Tufts researchers expanded the toolkit for engineering bacterial spores, identifying 33 potential protein targets for fusion instead of just 12, opening possib…
HighMoon Enters Ashtami Phase: Daily Affirmations for All Zodiac Signs
Times of India publishes daily lunar alignment guidance for January 10, 2026, featuring moon phase transitions and personalized affirmations for all zodiac sig…
LowNASA defends all-male Artemis III crew selection on merit, expertise
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the selection of an all-male crew for Artemis III, stating astronauts were chosen based on experience, expertise, an…
HighAtacama Desert: Earth's Driest Region Where Rain May Not Fall for Centuries
The Atacama Desert in Chile is Earth's driest place, with some areas receiving no recorded rainfall in living memory. Its extreme conditions and proximity to t…
HighExtra Hour of Sleep Cuts Daily Calorie Intake by 270, Study Finds
A University of Chicago study found that extending sleep by an hour led participants to consume approximately 270 fewer calories daily without dietary or exerc…
High324-Million-Year-Old Amphibious Insect Fossil Bridges Evolutionary Gap in Land Colonization
International researchers discovered a 324-million-year-old stem-insect fossil revealing insects underwent a prolonged amphibious phase before fully adapting t…
HighNASA's PRIMA Far-Infrared Telescope Marks New Class of Space Mission
NASA has selected PRIMA, a new far-infrared telescope mission, marking the first of a new class of space exploration probes designed to observe the hidden univ…
MediumNASA's TESS Telescope Maps Thousands of Exoplanets in Stunning Night Sky Survey
NASA's TESS space telescope continues advancing exoplanet detection with new observations of the night sky, expanding humanity's understanding of distant plane…
HighLunar far side mission could unveil universe's earliest cosmic signals
A proposed suitcase-sized spacecraft called CosmoCube would orbit the Moon's far side to detect faint radio signals from the universe's earliest stages, using…
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