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.
Physicists Observe Spacetime Crystal Melting in Three Distinct Stages
Chinese physicists created and observed a spacetime crystal melting for the first time using vibrating plastic disks, discovering that time and space melt inde…
HighFrozen blueberries pack more antioxidants than fresh, study finds
South Dakota State University research suggests frozen blueberries contain higher antioxidant concentrations than fresh ones, challenging consumer assumptions…
MediumLunar Base Technology: From Short Visits to Permanent Human Presence
Lunar exploration is transitioning from short-duration missions to sustained human presence, requiring integrated technological capabilities for habitation, en…
HighChina seeks Raptor 3 engine as SpaceX preps major Starship test
China reportedly seeks to acquire SpaceX's Raptor 3 engine while SpaceX prepares for a major Starship test flight, highlighting intensifying space competition.
MediumSamsung's First AI Glasses Skip Display, Betting on Audio-Only Design
Samsung's first AI glasses lack displays, using audio responses instead to reduce weight and cost. The choice reflects market realities where displayless smart…
HighSpaceX breaks its own launch record with 133rd Falcon 9 mission in 2025
SpaceX achieved its 133rd Falcon 9 launch of 2025, breaking its own previous record while continuing rapid deployment of Starlink internet satellites to orbit.
HighWomen's Exercise Science: Debunking the 'Special Rules After 40' Myth
A debate over whether women over 40 should follow different exercise protocols than men, with sports scientist Stacy Sims advocating heavy lifting and polarize…
HighEta Aquariids meteor shower peaks Friday-Saturday, but full moon may dim the show
Australia's second-best annual meteor shower peaks May 5-6, potentially exceptionally active but hampered by a full moon and lunar eclipse. Best viewing is 3-5…
HighMilky Way may have devoured dwarf galaxy 10 billion years ago, study suggests
New research published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society suggests the Milky Way consumed a dwarf galaxy approximately 10 billion years ago,…
MediumHKUMed Develops RNA Editing Tool Offering New Hope for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Hong Kong University researchers unveiled RNA Segment Editing (RSE), a precision tool that can remove and replace faulty genetic segments in living cells witho…
HighLunar 'X' and 'V' shapes visible tonight—here's how to observe them
Massive X and V shapes will be visible on the moon tonight due to shadow patterns created by lunar terrain. The phenomenon offers a rare viewing opportunity fo…
MediumNASA Ends MAVEN Mission After 11-Year Mars Study; Spacecraft Lost Behind Planet
NASA declared the MAVEN spacecraft dead after losing contact in December when it entered safe mode behind Mars. The 11-year mission exceeded expectations study…
HighJWST Reveals Surface of Nearby Super-Earth for First Time
The James Webb Space Telescope has directly observed the surface of nearby super-Earth LHS 3844 b for the first time, revealing a dark, barren, airless rocky w…
HighInvestigadores descubren magma solidificado en la Luna que evidencia un antiguo campo magnético
Científicos de la ETH Zúrich hallaron magma solidificado en la cara oculta de la Luna que sugiere la existencia de un antiguo escudo magnético generado por una…
HighThe Great Oxidation Event: When Earth's Life-Giving Atmosphere Became a Planetary Killer
Roughly 2.4 billion years ago, atmospheric oxygen accumulation caused the planet's most lethal pollution event, eliminating most anaerobic species. Recent aste…
MediumEurope's Next-Gen Rocket Could Outpace SpaceX's Starship in Efficiency
Europe is developing a next-generation rocket concept that could surpass SpaceX's Starship in efficiency, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of sp…
MediumChilean quantum physicist Carla Hermann nominated for prestigious FemTum Leap Award
Carla Hermann, a Chilean quantum optics physicist, has been nominated for the FemTum Leap Awards 2026, recognizing her contributions to quantum technology rese…
HighJWST Upends Galaxy Formation Theory: Black Holes May Come First
James Webb Space Telescope observations challenge the conventional model of galaxy formation, revealing supermassive black holes in the early universe that app…
HighEuropa's Hidden Ocean May Lack Energy to Sustain Alien Life, Study Suggests
Jupiter's moon Europa harbors a subsurface ocean with more water than Earth's oceans combined, but recent research suggests its seafloor may be geologically qu…
MediumSirius particle accelerator draws 30,000 visitors in Brazil's open science event
Brazil's CNPEM research center hosted 30,000 visitors across two days of free public events to tour the Sirius particle accelerator, a fourth-generation synchr…
HighVitamin B2 Metabolism Shields Cancer Cells From Ferroptosis, Offering New Therapeutic Target
Research reveals vitamin B2 metabolism unexpectedly protects cancer cells from ferroptosis-induced death, while the antimetabolite roseoflavin shows promise as…
HighNASA Accelerates Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch to August 30
NASA will launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on August 30, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center, nine months ahead of schedule. The observatory will offer…
HighGreenland Shark Genome Reveals Secrets to Extreme Longevity and Cancer Resistance
Scientists sequenced 96.7% of the Greenland shark genome, identifying genetic mechanisms for extreme longevity, cancer resistance, and DNA repair that could ex…
HighNASA Selects PRIMA Far-Infrared Telescope as First Probe Explorer Mission
NASA has selected the PRIMA far-infrared space telescope as the first mission in its new Probe Explorer class, with a $1.2 billion budget and targeted 2033 lau…
HighAir Force veteran discovers he owns plantation where his ancestors were enslaved
Fred Miller unknowingly purchased a Virginia plantation where genealogical research revealed his ancestors were enslaved. The discovery transformed his family'…
HighHow potatoes are prepared matters: French fries linked to diabetes risk, study finds
Harvard research tracking 200,000+ Americans over 30 years found french fries linked to 20% higher type 2 diabetes risk, while baked or boiled potatoes showed…
HighNova cratera lunar de 222 metros alerta para riscos de bases espaciais futuras
A Nasa descobriu a maior cratera lunar recente desde 2009, com 222 metros de largura, causada por impacto de asteroide em 2024. A descoberta alerta para riscos…
HighESA plans 2042 mission to hunt for alien life on Saturn's icy moon Enceladus
The European Space Agency is planning a 2042-2043 mission to search for microbial life on Saturn's moon Enceladus, which harbors a subsurface ocean with hydrot…
HighHubble Image of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Shows Geometric Structure That Challenges Comet Theory
A forensically processed Hubble image of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS shows persistent geometric structures and emission jets that challenge conventional comet…
LowArts Engagement May Slow Biological Aging as Much as Exercise, Study Shows
A new study suggests that engaging with arts and culture, such as visiting museums or listening to music, may slow biological aging at rates comparable to exer…
MediumScientists Design Mars Rovers That 'Swim' Through Sand Like Desert Lizards
Scientists have developed next-generation Mars rovers inspired by sandfish reptiles that can 'swim' through sand dunes, improving traversal across the planet's…
HighChinese scientists discover renewable water source in lunar glass spheres
Chinese researchers found water stored in glass spheres on the Moon from Chang'e-5 samples, revealing a renewable water source estimated at 270 trillion kilogr…
HighNeural Networks Boost Chip Resilience Against Cosmic Ray Damage
Researchers develop perceptron-based fault-resilient digital circuits that use neural networks to tolerate soft errors from cosmic particles, achieving 55.8% a…
HighStudy finds rugby players face 15-times higher motor neurone disease risk
A University of Glasgow study found former rugby players face over 2x risk of neurodegenerative disease and 15x risk of motor neurone disease, prompting calls…
HighSmithsonian Starstruck brings immersive cosmos experience to Melbourne
Melbourne now hosts Smithsonian Starstruck, a free-roam immersive experience translating decades of astronomical research into an interactive journey through s…
HighAsteroid 1997 NC1 captured approaching Earth safely at 2.6M km
Asteroid 1997 NC1, measuring 710-1600 meters, will pass Earth on June 27, 2026 at a safe distance of 2.6 million kilometers, posing no planetary risk.
HighPerseverance Rover Reveals Never-Before-Seen Martian Subsurface in Jezero Crater
NASA's Perseverance rover abraded a Martian rock surface in Jezero Crater to examine subsurface material never before seen, collecting samples to investigate M…
HighGarlic Emerges as Unexpected Mosquito Birth Control in Scientific Discovery
Scientists accidentally discovered that garlic can disrupt mosquito and fruit fly mating behavior, potentially inspiring new pest control methods without synth…
MediumKorean researchers develop room-temperature single-photon source for practical quantum applications
South Korean researchers developed a plug-and-play single-photon source operating at room temperature without cryogenic cooling, moving quantum light technolog…
HighNASA's Roman Telescope Could Operate for 22 Years, Double Original Plan
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope used only 18kg of 200kg budgeted fuel for its first course correction, potentially extending its planned 10-year missi…
HighStudy Claims Darkness Travels Faster Than Light; Physics Community Skeptical
A research study claims darkness moves faster than light, challenging fundamental physics principles. The claim requires scientific scrutiny and peer review.
LowJames Webb discovers the universe's oldest star clusters
Canadian researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified ancient star clusters that may contain the universe's first-formed stars, marking a s…
MediumSlowing molecular flow in nanoreactors boosts catalytic performance, Tohoku study finds
Tohoku University research shows that deliberately restricting molecular flow in nanoreactors paradoxically improves catalytic efficiency by preventing congest…
HighNASA's Perseverance rover successfully lands on Mars to search for signs of ancient life
NASA's Perseverance rover successfully landed on Mars after seven months in space, beginning its mission to search for signs of past life in Jezero Crater. The…
HighDecade-Long Experiment Reveals Persistent Mystery in Gravity Measurement
NIST scientists opened a sealed envelope after 10 years to reexamine gravity measurements, revealing persistent challenges in precisely measuring gravitational…
MediumNASA inicia cuenta regresiva para lanzamiento del telescopio Nancy Grace Roman
La NASA inicia la cuenta regresiva para lanzar el telescopio Nancy Grace Roman, el primer gran telescopio espacial nombrado en honor a una mujer científica, co…
HighNASA's New Space Telescope Could Detect Life Signatures on Distant Worlds
NASA is developing the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a space telescope designed to detect biosignatures and atmospheric composition on exoplanets by analyzing…
HighMoon Phase Guide: Waning Gibbous Offers Reflection and Release for All Signs
Times of India publishes daily horoscope guidance based on lunar phases, offering personalized affirmations and manifestation advice for all zodiac signs durin…
LowDART Spacecraft Receives Critical Update After Successfully Altering Asteroid Orbit
NASA's DART spacecraft, which successfully altered an asteroid's orbit in 2022, receives a crucial over-the-air software update. This marks humanity's first in…
HighEl espacio podría volverse inutilizable por la basura orbital que genera la carrera espacial
Un fragmento de cohete SpaceX impactó la Luna, visibilizando la crisis de residuos espaciales que orbitan la Tierra y podrían hacer el espacio inutilizable par…
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