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.
Study finds microplastics in all tested beverages, with hot drinks posing highest risk
A University of Birmingham study detected microplastics in all 31 beverages tested, with highest concentrations in hot drinks like tea and coffee. Heat from br…
MediumFossil beaks reveal giant octopus-like predators may have ruled ancient seas
Fossil beak analysis reveals giant octopus-like predators up to 20 meters long may have dominated prehistoric oceans as intelligent, aggressive hunters rather…
MediumNASA's Parker Solar Probe survives historic closest-ever sun flyby
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully survived its closest approach to the sun on Christmas Eve, flying within 3.8 million miles at 430,000 mph. The spacecraf…
HighThwaites Glacier won't collapse like dominoes, but remains a slow-motion disaster
New research suggests Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier won't collapse in rapid domino-like fashion as feared, but the glacier remains unstable and continues contr…
HighAirplane-sized asteroid 2026 JP1 to safely pass Earth at 4.2M miles on May 20
NASA confirms asteroid 2026 JP1 will safely pass Earth on May 20, 2026 at 4.2 million miles distance. Despite its 180-foot size, scientists confirm no collisio…
HighCats' Picky Eating Driven by Smell, Not Mood, Japanese Study Finds
Japanese researchers found cats eat less when exposed to the same food repeatedly, but appetite rebounds with new scents—suggesting smell, not mood, drives fel…
HighUC Santa Cruz honors three distinguished alumni for breakthroughs in medicine and cosmology
UC Santa Cruz recognizes three alumni for exceptional careers: Gregory Reyes in biomedical research, Larry de Ghetaldi in healthcare policy, and Nicholas Suntz…
HighRussia's plasma motor could cut Mars travel time to 30 days, Rosatom claims
Rosatom developed a plasma electric motor prototype that could reduce Mars travel time from nearly one year to 30-60 days, representing a major breakthrough in…
MediumIVF Babies May Carry Distinct DNA Signature, Study Suggests
Research suggests babies conceived through IVF may have identifiable epigenetic markers in their DNA that differ from naturally conceived children, potentially…
MediumNasa descubre cráter lunar 'McGetchin' de 222 metros, el más grande hallado en un siglo
La NASA identificó el cráter 'McGetchin' de 222 metros en la Luna, formado en primavera de 2024 por impacto de asteroide o cometa. Es el cráter nuevo más grand…
HighNASA engineers hand-colored Mars with pastels when computers were too slow
In 1965, impatient JPL engineers improvised the first close-up Mars photograph by hand-coloring numerical data with Rembrandt pastels, accidentally producing a…
HighAnimal Protein Delivers More Muscle-Building Amino Acids Than Plant Sources, Study Finds
Purdue research shows equal servings of animal protein provide significantly more bioavailable essential amino acids than plant-based alternatives, challenging…
HighNew findings boost prospects for detecting life on Saturn's moon Enceladus
Two peer-reviewed studies reveal that analyzing Enceladus's subsurface ocean for signs of life is more feasible than previously thought, with ice plumes natura…
HighVitamin B12's Complex Cancer Link: Balance Matters More Than Megadoses
Research reveals vitamin B12 has a complicated link to cancer, with both deficiency and excess potentially problematic. Balance matters more than megadoses for…
HighSpaceX estabelece recorde com viagem de 7h55 até Estação Espacial
A cápsula Dragon da SpaceX completou a viagem mais rápida de uma nave estadunidense até a ISS em 7 horas e 55 minutos, transportando quatro astronautas para mi…
HighCuriosity finds organic carbon in Mars rocks, suggesting planet once had ingredients for life
NASA's Curiosity rover has detected organic carbon in Martian mudstone samples from Yellowknife Bay, suggesting Mars once had conditions suitable for life form…
HighMagnetic order persists against quantum fluctuations in gapless magnets
Research demonstrates that magnetic order can survive weak quantum fluctuations in gapless magnets, advancing understanding of quantum materials behavior.
MediumEuropa's Water Plumes May Not Exist, Scientists Now Suggest
New research challenges previous findings suggesting Jupiter's moon Europa ejects water vapor plumes, casting doubt on a key hypothesis about the icy moon's su…
HighGreenland sharks' eyes defy aging, offering clues to human vision loss
Greenland sharks, living up to 400 years, maintain healthy eye tissue and active vision proteins without retinal decline. DNA repair mechanisms may hold clues…
HighStudy reveals how microgravity alters astronaut brain structure during space missions
Research from Oregon Health & Science University found that astronauts experience changes in perivascular spaces surrounding brain blood vessels during spacefl…
HighSpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on Falcon 9
SpaceX is launching 24 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with the mission visible from parts of Ariz…
HighSpaceX launches classified Space Force mission from California
SpaceX successfully launched a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with the mi…
HighAstronautas de Artemis II: la experiencia lunar dejó impacto emocional indescriptible
Los astronautas de la misión Artemis II regresaron a la Tierra describiendo una experiencia transformadora alrededor de la Luna, con testimonios cargados de as…
HighAncient proteins offer new path to dinosaur genetics, scientists say
Researchers recovered genetic information from a 21-24 million-year-old Arctic rhinoceros using ancient proteins, a breakthrough ten times older than previous…
HighNASA revela los detalles de Artemis III: tres cohetes y dos acoplamientos orbitales para 2027
La NASA presentó oficialmente los detalles de Artemis III, una misión prevista para 2027 que coordinará tres cohetes potentes, cuatro astronautas y dos acoplam…
HighIntermittent fasting may boost brain function beyond weight loss, study finds
Research suggests 16:8 intermittent fasting may improve brain function and cognitive abilities in older adults, with benefits extending beyond weight loss to s…
MediumEarlier dinners linked to better weight loss, Johns Hopkins study finds
Johns Hopkins research shows earlier dinner times may enhance weight loss by optimizing metabolic processes, challenging common eating patterns.
HighEnceladus Creates Vast Electromagnetic Wake Spanning 500,000 km Around Saturn
Scientists discovered that Saturn's moon Enceladus generates a vast electromagnetic wake extending over 500,000 km, revealing its major influence on Saturn's m…
HighNASA Prepares Nuclear-Powered Mars Mission with 2028 Launch Target
NASA is developing the SR-1 Freedom, a fission-powered interplanetary spacecraft scheduled for launch to Mars in 2028, equipped with nuclear thrusters and expe…
MediumFrom Osorno to Global Recognition: Chile's Most-Cited Scientist
José Rodríguez, a 72-year-old Chilean electrical engineer and National Prize winner, is the world's most-cited Chilean scientist, pioneering research in power…
HighScientists trace ultra-high-energy neutrino to distant 'Shadow Blaster' galaxy
Scientists have traced a high-energy neutrino traveling 11 billion light-years to its source in a dusty starburst galaxy nicknamed 'Shadow Blaster,' advancing…
HighCan Rockets Survive Lightning Strikes? It Depends on Where They're Hit
Rockets can sometimes survive lightning strikes during launch due to protective design features, but powerful strikes can cause critical failures. Space agenci…
HighHubble Observes First-Ever Spin Reversal in Small Comet 41P
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope detected the first-ever reversal of a comet's spin direction in comet 41P, caused by uneven outgassing jets as it approached the…
HighBlood Moon Eclipse Sept. 7–8: Best Viewing Spots Across Asia, Australia, Africa
A total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7–8 will create a blood moon visible to billions worldwide, with optimal viewing from Asia and Australia, while Europe faces cha…
HighPerseverance Rover Hits Marathon Milestone as Mars Exploration Evolves Beyond Single Missions
NASA's Perseverance rover has driven a marathon distance on Mars, demonstrating successful autonomous navigation. The mission continues evolving with sample re…
HighScientists Identify Over 1,000 DNA Variants Linked to Personality Traits
Researchers have discovered more than 1,000 DNA variants associated with personality traits, suggesting genetics plays a significant role alongside environment…
HighNASA's Perseverance rover captures selfie at unexplored Martian frontier
NASA's Perseverance rover has taken a new selfie in an unexplored western region of Mars, continuing its mission to document the planet's geology and search fo…
HighInfants Show Innate Fear Response to Spiders, Study Finds
Research demonstrates that six-month-old babies exhibit measurable pupil dilation when viewing spider images compared to similarly-sized flowers, suggesting an…
MediumNISAR Satellite Reveals Antarctic 'Hummingbird' in Radar Imagery
The US-India NISAR satellite has released radar imagery showing an Antarctic mountain peak that visually resembles a hummingbird, demonstrating the satellite's…
HighNASA's Perseverance rover discovers 'most compelling' organic evidence on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered polka-dotted rocks in Mars' Jezero Crater containing organic carbon and minerals that could indicate ancient microbial lif…
HighVitamin A deficiency linked to increased stomach cancer risk, study finds
A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology links vitamin A deficiency to higher stomach cancer risk. Adequate vitamin A intake protects the stomach lining…
MediumExtreme heat doubles young people's mental health admission risk, Australian study finds
Australian research reveals extreme high temperatures double young people's risk of mental health admissions, expanding understanding of heat's impact beyond p…
HighScientists Discover Tiny Spider That Hunts Prey Six Times Its Size
Researchers have identified a new spider species that hunts prey six times its own body size, living in wall crevices. The discovery highlights remarkable pred…
MediumSpaceX lança Starship com sucesso e abre caminho para voo orbital
SpaceX realizou com sucesso o 13º voo integrado do Starship, testando sistemas críticos para futuras missões lunares da Nasa, embora o primeiro estágio não ten…
HighNASA Unveils First James Webb Telescope Images Peering Into Universe's Origins
NASA shared preview images from the James Webb Space Telescope, with full image release scheduled for July 12, 2022. The telescope aims to explore the origins…
HighAstronomers finally detect the Milky Way's black hole wind after 50 years of theory
Northwestern researchers using ALMA telescope confirmed theoretical predictions by detecting a 45-degree cone of wind emanating from the Milky Way's central bl…
HighGenetic testing now identifies cause of pancreatic agenesis in 98% of cases
A University of Exeter study shows genetic testing can identify the cause of pancreatic agenesis in 98% of cases, enabling faster diagnosis and better family s…
HighNASA's Mars orbiter spots teddy bear-shaped rock formation on Red Planet
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured an image of a rock formation on Mars that resembles a teddy bear's face, created by a hill, two craters, and a…
HighNASA discovers unusual composition in near-Earth asteroid
NASA has identified unexpected characteristics in a near-Earth asteroid, suggesting compositions or properties that differ from typical space objects.
MediumISS astronauts stand down from evacuation alert after Zvezda module leak repairs paused
ISS astronauts donned spacesuits and stood ready to evacuate via Dragon spacecraft as Russian cosmonauts repaired cracks in the Zvezda service module. The prec…
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