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.
Coffee and Tea Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Study Suggests
Recent research suggests regular consumption of coffee and tea may be associated with reduced dementia risk, with potential benefits for brain health and cogni…
MediumTeenage 'recklessness' is evolution at work, not brain failure
Research in evolutionary criminology reveals teenage risk-taking and rule-breaking stem from brain development optimized for peer integration, not poor judgmen…
HighNASA captura sonda sul-coreana Danuri esticada como 'prancha' em órbita lunar
A NASA fotografou a sonda sul-coreana Danuri passando pela órbita da Lua em alta velocidade, criando a ilusão de uma prancha de surf devido ao tempo de exposiç…
HighUltra-processed foods linked to depression and reduced brain volume, study finds
Spanish research links ultra-processed food consumption to depressive symptoms and reduced gray matter volume in brain regions controlling reward processing an…
HighSpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida tonight
SpaceX is launching 23 Starlink satellites via Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on December 2, continuing its mission to expand global internet coverage to underse…
HighNASA lanzará el telescopio Nancy Grace Roman con capacidad 100 veces mayor que Hubble
La NASA lanzará el telescopio Nancy Grace Roman desde Cabo Cañaveral a bordo de un cohete Falcon Heavy, nueve meses antes de lo previsto. El observatorio panor…
HighQuantum Mechanics Explained: Understanding Einstein's 'Spooky Action at a Distance'
A physicist explains fundamental quantum mechanics concepts, including Einstein's famous critique of quantum entanglement as 'spooky action at a distance,' exp…
HighJune's overlooked science breakthroughs: 6 research stories worth your attention
Ars Technica curates six notable scientific research stories from June that received limited mainstream coverage, spanning various fields of scientific discove…
MediumNASA's newest space telescope launches to explore the hidden universe
NASA has launched its newest space telescope designed to explore previously hidden regions of the universe, advancing astronomical observation capabilities.
MediumResearchers develop blood test to detect multiple cancers before symptoms emerge
Researchers have developed a blood test capable of detecting multiple cancer types before symptoms emerge, addressing the critical need for early diagnosis whe…
MediumScientists identify possible remnants of ancient galaxy consumed by Milky Way
Astronomers identified 20 metal-poor stars that may be remnants of a dwarf galaxy called Loki, consumed by the Milky Way approximately 10 billion years ago, po…
MediumVast Space's Haven-1 Takes Shape for 2027 Commercial Space Station Debut
Vast Space's Haven-1, the first commercial space station, is being assembled for launch in early 2027, ahead of competitors and the ISS retirement in 2030. The…
HighEuclid's Milky Way portrait maps 60M stars, revolutionizes exoplanet detection
ESA's Euclid space telescope captured a record-breaking image of the Milky Way's central bulge containing 60 million stars, providing a crucial reference map f…
HighFormer NASA scientist claims near-death experiences reveal consistent afterlife visions
A former NASA scientist claims to have died three times and reports experiencing identical visions in each near-death event, raising questions about consciousn…
LowChina's Tianwen-2 Probe Reaches Asteroid 2016 HO3 After Billion-Km Journey
China's Tianwen-2 probe has successfully arrived at asteroid 2016 HO3 after a 400-day, 1-billion-kilometer journey, beginning scientific exploration for the na…
HighAstronaut's Mystery Illness Prompts NASA to Reassess Future Mission Planning
An astronaut's unexplained illness is forcing NASA to reconsider how it plans and executes future space missions, potentially affecting operational protocols.
MediumAdenovirus triggers rapid neutrophil death while escaping destruction
Study reveals adenoviruses bind to neutrophils via antibody-coated mechanisms, triggering rapid cell death, inflammatory responses, and NET release while allow…
HighStarship logra captura histórica de su primera etapa en quinto vuelo
SpaceX alcanzó un hito sin precedentes al capturar exitosamente la primera etapa de Starship con los brazos de la torre Mechazilla, marcando un avance crucial…
HighDNA Sequencing Pioneers Win Spain's Princess of Asturias Research Prize
David Klenerman, Shankar Balasubramanian, and Pascal Mayer receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for developing next-generation DNA sequencing technologi…
HighSpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites, expands broadband service to UK, Germany, New Zealand
SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites and expanded its broadband beta service to the UK, Germany, and New Zealand, bringing its orbital constellation to 1,200…
HighNASA launches emergency rescue mission to save Swift Observatory from burning up
NASA enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies to rescue the Swift Observatory from burning up in Earth's atmosphere by boosting its decaying orbit 150 miles higher…
HighRare Black Moon Coincides With Partial Solar Eclipse Today
A partial solar eclipse occurs today coinciding with a rare 'Black Moon' phenomenon, visible from southern South America, Antarctica, and Pacific regions but n…
HighAncient squirrel droppings unlock 700,000 years of Arctic ecosystem secrets
Scientists analyzing frozen squirrel droppings from Yukon permafrost have reconstructed 700,000 years of ancient ecosystems, revealing diverse plant and animal…
HighSpaceX rocket washes ashore on Christmas Island after July ocean crash
A SpaceX rocket that crashed into the Indian Ocean during a July test flight from Texas has unexpectedly washed ashore near Christmas Island, drawing curiosity…
HighMoon Phase Guide: Daily Affirmations for All Zodiac Signs on January 6
Times of India provides daily lunar guidance for January 6, 2026, as the moon transitions to Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, offering personalized affirmations and m…
LowStudy reveals how songbird body shapes evolved at different rates across time and geography
Nature publishes research on how passerine birds' body plans evolved at different rates across time and geographic regions, advancing understanding of avian ev…
MediumLua Cheia domina o céu em 19 de maio; veja calendário lunar de maio
The Moon is in its full phase on May 19, 2025, at 65% visibility and waning. The next lunar phase change occurs May 20 when the waning moon begins.
HighFoguete SpaceX decola com astronauta que perderá nascimento do filho
Foguete Falcon 9 da SpaceX decolou com quatro tripulantes rumo à Estação Espacial Internacional, incluindo astronauta canadense cuja esposa dará à luz durante…
HighPartial Solar Eclipse Visible Across Northern U.S. on Aug. 12
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across parts of the northern U.S. on August 12, with coverage ranging from 3% to 37% depending on location, while Europ…
HighEnceladus plume reveals ocean chemistry, but life detection remains future quest
Cassini spacecraft sampled Saturn's moon Enceladus's subsurface ocean through its water plume, discovering organic compounds, phosphorus, and conditions sugges…
HighNearly a quarter of UK smokers now buy from illicit sources, study finds
A study of nearly 10,000 UK smokers found 23.1% purchased tobacco from illicit sources in 2025, nearly double the 12.2% rate in 2023, driven partly by financia…
HighStudy finds elevated cortisol in 27% of resistant hypertension patients
A major U.S. study finds that 27% of patients with hard-to-treat high blood pressure have elevated cortisol levels, suggesting a hidden hormonal cause for medi…
HighDNA antigo preservado a 5 mil metros revela biodiversidade desconhecida do Atlântico Sul
Pesquisadores descobriram DNA preservado por até 32,5 mil anos em sedimentos do Atlântico Sul a 5 mil metros de profundidade, revelando organismos unicelulares…
HighISS astronauts shelter in docked spacecraft during emergency air leak response
ISS astronauts were forced to take refuge in a docked spacecraft for two hours during emergency protocols after an air leak was detected in the Russian segment…
HighMagalu oferece Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ por R$ 2.789 com cupom e frete grátis
Magazine Luiza reduz preço do Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ para R$ 2.789,10 com cupom e Pix, posicionando o intermediário premium como opção competitiva no mercado.
HighEuclid telescope reveals thousands of hidden planets in Milky Way center
ESA's Euclid space telescope captures unprecedented detail of the Milky Way's center, revealing millions of stars and thousands of hidden planets through gravi…
HighSpaceX's Starlink surpasses 11,000 satellites, commanding two-thirds of Earth orbit
SpaceX's Starlink constellation surpassed 11,000 active satellites on August 19, 2026, representing roughly two-thirds of all satellites currently in Earth orb…
HighThe Real Mars Threat: Crew Conflict in Extreme Isolation
Swiss researchers studying Antarctic isolation found that excessive proximity among crew members increases tension and distrust more than physical dangers, cha…
HighSpaceX expands free Starlink Mini offer across residential plans
SpaceX is reportedly expanding a free Starlink Mini promotion to all residential service plans, broadening access to its compact satellite internet hardware.
MediumNASA's Roman Space Telescope Accelerates Launch to September 2026
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now targeting a September 2026 launch, ahead of its previous May 2027 deadline, to search for exoplanets, dark matt…
HighArtemis II: la prueba decisiva de la NASA para establecer vida humana fuera de la Tierra
La misión Artemis II de la NASA marcará el inicio de una nueva etapa en exploración espacial, probando sistemas vitales y comunicaciones esenciales para futura…
HighMoon's Regolith Unlocks Supernova History Through Impact Gardening Model
University of Hawaii researchers developed a mathematical model to decode cosmic history recorded in the Moon's regolith, revealing how meteoroid impacts prese…
HighCassini's Deliberate Demise: How Discovery Changed Planetary Protection
NASA intentionally crashed the still-functional Cassini spacecraft into Saturn in 2017 to prevent potential contamination of Enceladus and Titan, whose subsurf…
HighEarly sleep disruption paradoxically improves spatial learning in tau-prone mice
Study finds early adulthood chronic sleep disruption unexpectedly enhances spatial learning in PS19 mice with tau pathology, despite increasing microglial dens…
HighChina Tests Synthetic Human Embryos in Space to Study Reproduction Beyond Earth
China launched synthetic human embryos to its space station to study early development in microgravity, advancing research on human reproduction beyond Earth f…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope Accelerates Launch to August 30, Eight Months Early
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is launching August 30, eight months ahead of schedule. The $4 billion observatory has completed final inspections and…
HighChina's Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-off from Hainan
China's Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lift-off from Wenchang in Hainan, destroying its satellite payload in a significant setback for the nation'…
HighSan Andreas Fault Reaches Highest Stress Levels in 1,000 Years
New research indicates California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress levels in 1,000 years, elevating the probability of a major earthquake to…
HighTres mensajeros químicos cerebrales regulan el sueño, la atención y la conciencia
Investigadores de Newcastle University descubrieron cómo tres mensajeros químicos cerebrales —acetilcolina, dopamina y serotonina— regulan el ritmo neuronal y…
HighSpaceX launches 54 Starlink satellites from California and Florida in two days
SpaceX successfully launched 54 Starlink satellites across two days from California and Florida, continuing its rapid deployment cadence for global broadband c…
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