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 reveals ancient Lake Agassiz's role in early North American agriculture
NASA research examines farming viability in the ancient Lake Agassiz basin, analyzing historical geological and climate data to understand agricultural opportu…
MediumEU-China spacecraft launches to study Earth's magnetic shield against solar storms
A new EU-China spacecraft called Smile has launched to monitor Earth's magnetosphere and study how solar storms interact with the planet's protective magnetic…
HighEnceladus shows multiple signs of habitability, but life remains undetected
Saturn's moon Enceladus exhibits key chemical ingredients for life—sodium salts, molecular hydrogen, and phosphates—suggesting its hidden ocean actively intera…
HighFruit fly study reveals how newly evolved genes become functional
Researchers studying fruit flies have identified how newly emerged genes are regulated by transcription factors and genomic neighbors, offering insights into g…
HighJWST spots most distant dormant black hole, 6 billion suns massive, 10B light-years away
JWST detected a 6-billion-solar-mass dormant black hole 10+ billion light-years away, breaking distance records and revealing how early-universe black holes sh…
HighAncient Engineers Built Great Pyramid with Sophisticated Earthquake Resistance
New research reveals the Great Pyramid of Giza incorporated sophisticated structural features designed to withstand earthquakes, explaining its remarkable 4,50…
HighCentury's Longest Solar Eclipse Set for August 2027 with 6+ Minutes of Totality
A record-breaking solar eclipse lasting over 6 minutes will occur on August 2, 2027, visible across 11 countries in Africa and the Middle East. India will expe…
HighPoverty's Imprint: How Socioeconomic Status Reshapes Children's Brain Development
New research shows socioeconomic status physically alters brain structure and function in children through stress and sleep deprivation, embedding inequality a…
HighWebb Telescope Detects Unexpected Methane Emissions from Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA's Webb Telescope detected unusual methane emissions from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it exited our solar system, revealing chemical composition unlike…
HighNASA usa laser para enviar fotos de animais de estimação para o espaço
A NASA demonstrou um novo sistema de comunicação por laser que transmitiu fotos de animais de estimação para a ISS, aumentando significativamente a velocidade…
HighChinese scientists outline nuclear strategy for deflecting asteroid threats
Chinese rocket scientists have identified what they claim is the most effective method for using nuclear weapons to deflect a potentially catastrophic asteroid…
MediumMadrid's quantum revolution exhibition transforms physics into compelling narrative
A new exhibition at Espacio Fundación Telefónica explores quantum mechanics from Galileo to future quantum computers, making complex physics concepts accessibl…
HighPesticide exposure linked to 70% increased ALS risk, study finds
New research finds occupational pesticide exposure may increase ALS risk by up to 70%, suggesting a significant occupational health concern for workers in agri…
MediumNASA's Roman Space Telescope Doubles Mission Life to 22 Years With Precise Fuel Burn
NASA's Roman Space Telescope has sufficient propellant for 22 years of operations, doubling initial expectations through a precise engine burn, significantly e…
HighLa tensión geopolítica reaviva una nueva carrera espacial entre potencias
Tras décadas de colaboración internacional en el espacio, tensiones geopolíticas terrestres resurgentes entre EE.UU., Rusia y China amenazan con militarizar la…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Stunning New Details of the Helix Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured detailed new images of the Helix Nebula, revealing intricate structures of gas and a white dwarf star with unprecede…
HighSpace Shuttle Endeavour Stacked Vertically for First Museum Display in Over a Decade
NASA's retired Endeavour orbiter has been stacked atop rocket boosters and external tank at a California museum, recreating a launch-ready configuration for th…
HighGalaxies in cosmic voids form stars longer, study finds
Research from Spain's Institute of Astrophysics reveals galaxies in cosmic voids retain gas better and sustain star formation longer, especially in outer regio…
HighAriane 6 Achieves Historic First Flight, Europe's New Heavy-Lift Rocket Launches
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a major milestone for the European Space Agency's next-generation launch vehicle des…
HighMicrosoft to Grant DARPA Hands-On Access to Quantum System at Maryland Facility
Microsoft will provide DARPA hands-on access to its quantum computing system at a new Maryland facility, advancing U.S. defense research capabilities in quantu…
HighDNA methylation changes linked to lung spread in triple-negative breast cancer
Research identifies DNA methylation reprogramming in gene regulatory elements as a key driver of lung metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer, revealing po…
HighRace to Save Hubble: NASA and Partners Launch Preservation Mission
NASA has initiated a preservation effort for the Hubble Space Telescope as the iconic observatory ages. The mission aims to extend the telescope's operational…
MediumNASA's Canceled Artemis Contracts Cost $5.9B, Audit Reveals
An audit reveals NASA's canceled Artemis hardware contracts totaled $5.9 billion, with significant cost overruns including a stage adapter that took 13 years a…
HighSpain's First Female Astronaut: Science Over Symbolism in Space Exploration
Sara García Alonso, Spain's first female astronaut and ESA reserve astronaut, balances biomedical research at Spain's cancer center with space mission preparat…
HighGiant asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) to safely pass Earth at 76,000 km/h next week
A 1.8km asteroid classified as potentially hazardous will pass Earth on May 27 at 76,000 km/h, but NASA confirms the 4-million-km distance ensures safety.
HighGravity Reboot: Why Returning Astronauts Struggle With Standing and Walking
Returning astronauts struggle with basic movements not from muscle weakness but because their nervous systems must recalibrate sensory predictions after months…
HighCOVID-19 Immunity Offers Cross-Protection Against Related Bat Coronaviruses
Research shows COVID-19 immunity provides cross-protection against related bat coronaviruses, potentially raising barriers to future spillover events while inf…
HighStudy links low brain nitric oxide to worse Alzheimer's outcomes
Research in Molecular Cell reveals low nitric oxide activity correlates with worse Alzheimer's outcomes, challenging decades of assumptions that high nitric ox…
MediumHubble captures stunning spiral galaxy IC 1954 in constellation The Clock
Hubble Space Telescope reveals improved observations of spiral galaxy IC 1954, 45 million light-years away, showing star-forming regions with enhanced H-alpha…
HighSimulations Reveal How Overmassive Black Holes and 'Little Red Dots' Form Naturally
New simulations show overmassive black holes and mysterious 'little red dots' observed by the James Webb Space Telescope can form naturally in the early univer…
HighScientists Identify Source of Mysterious Repeating Radio Signals From Space
Researchers using the ASKAP radio telescope have identified ASKAP J1745-5051, a binary system of a white dwarf and red dwarf, as the source of long-period radi…
HighDaily coffee consumption linked to reduced liver disease risk, study finds
Recent research suggests daily coffee intake may lower the risk of liver disease, with multiple health outlets reporting on the protective benefits of coffee c…
MediumSpaceX Falcon 9 launches 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 16 to deploy 25 Starlink broadband internet satellites into low-Earth orbit, with…
HighFast Walking in Later Life May Cut Cognitive Decline Risk by Half, Study Suggests
Research shows older adults who walk at faster speeds may cut their risk of cognitive decline by half, with neurologists recommending increased walking pace as…
HighWaist Size Emerges as Superior Predictor of Heart Disease Risk Over BMI
Research indicates waist size is a more powerful predictor of cardiovascular disease risk than BMI, suggesting belly fat distribution matters more than overall…
HighMoon Emerging as Strategic Battleground as Nations Compete for Trillions in Space Resources
Scientists warn the Moon is emerging as a geopolitical flashpoint as nations compete for trillions in space resources, with cislunar space potentially becoming…
MediumTitan's Eternal Dusk: Why Noon Never Breaks Through the Haze
Titan exists in perpetual twilight despite being at noon, receiving only 1% of Earth's sunlight due to distance and a self-renewing orange haze that blocks 90%…
High'Big Brother' Season 28 Cast Unveiled With Diverse Lineup Including Reality TV Veterans
CBS reveals the Season 28 cast of Big Brother, featuring contestants from diverse backgrounds including a RuPaul's Drag Race alum, rocket scientist, MMA fighte…
HighTécnica pionera revela cómo el corazón genera células con capacidad regenerativa
Investigadores del CNIC desarrollan técnica pionera para analizar proteomas individuales de cardiomiocitos, demostrando cómo el factor Myc genera células con p…
HighCreatine builds muscle in middle-aged adults even without exercise, study finds
A 12-week study found creatine supplementation increased lean muscle and strength in middle-aged adults even without structured exercise, with greater gains wh…
HighSpaceX hits 135th orbital launch of 2025, shattering its own yearly record
SpaceX launched its 135th orbital mission of 2025, breaking its previous annual record with a Falcon 9 carrying 28 Starlink satellites from California's Vanden…
HighDescobertos três planetas com duplo pôr do sol em sistema binário único
Investigadores descobriram três exoplanetas orbitando estrelas gémeas no sistema TOI-2267, a 190 anos-luz da Terra, marcando a primeira vez que planetas em trâ…
HighNASA's Swift Telescope Rescue Mission Launches to Prevent Orbital Decay
A small spacecraft called Link successfully launched to save NASA's Swift Observatory from burning up in Earth's atmosphere by pushing it to a higher orbit, al…
HighJWST reveals early universe already seeded with heavy elements 500M years after Big Bang
The James Webb Space Telescope detected heavy elements in galaxies formed just 500 million years after the Big Bang, challenging assumptions about the early un…
HighMoon to eclipse Venus in rare daytime conjunction visible across 48 U.S. states
The moon will pass in front of Venus on June 17, creating a rare daytime occultation visible across 48 U.S. states. This astronomical event allows observers to…
HighAugust 12 Total Solar Eclipse: Where to Watch and How to Stay Safe
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible from western Europe and the Arctic. Scientific American provides viewing times, locations, and saf…
HighSuper Flower Blood Moon: What to Know About May's Lunar Eclipse
A rare super flower blood moon lunar eclipse occurs May 25-26, 2021, with visibility varying by region. Western U.S. states will see the total eclipse while ea…
HighAs ISS Nears Retirement, China's Tiangong Could Become Earth's Only Crewed Station
As the International Space Station approaches planned retirement in 2030, China's operational Tiangong station could become Earth's only permanently crewed orb…
HighLua em fase Crescente neste sábado; Lua Cheia retorna no final de maio
On May 23, 2026, the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase at 46% visibility, with 8 days until the Full Moon. May features two Full Moons, on the 1st and 31st.
HighDark Energy Model Shifts Sign, But Hubble Tension Persists
A rigorous statistical analysis finds that a proposed dark energy model with sign-flipping properties doesn't resolve the persistent Hubble tension, despite ea…
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