Giant collision theory explains moon's formation
Scientists examine the giant impact hypothesis, proposing a Mars-sized object collided with early Earth to form the moon, a leading theory in planetary science.
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Super El Niño trasforma gli oceani: il plancton scompare e l'acqua diventa blu
Le immagini satellitari della Nasa mostrano che gli oceani Pacifici stanno diventando più blu a causa della moria di plancton provocata dal Super El Niño, con temperature 1,7°C sopra la media.
Musk promete doar ações da SpaceX a crianças dos EUA em doação de R$ 53 bi
Elon Musk anuncia plano de distribuir ações da SpaceX para crianças dos EUA, com doação potencial avaliada em aproximadamente R$ 53 bilhões.
Voyager scientist warns space exploration has shifted to exploitation
An original Voyager team member expresses concern that space exploration has shifted from scientific discovery to commercial exploitation, as Voyager 1 approaches one light-day distance from Earth after 50 years.
14-Year Study Reveals Optimal Daily Steps for Sharper Attention and Creativity
A 14-year study reveals that daily walking significantly improves attention span and cognitive function, with research suggesting an optimal step range for mental sharpness.
Latest Earhart Search Yields No Answers Despite Satellite Lead
Researchers investigated a satellite image at a remote Pacific atoll in the latest effort to locate Amelia Earhart's plane, but the search produced no definitive findings in the decades-long mystery.
Scientists Rule Out 60-Year-Old Theory on Quantum Decoherence
Researchers have ruled out a 60-year-old theory explaining what causes the collapse of quantum superposition in Schrödinger's cat thought experiment, advancing understanding of quantum mechanics.
Vazamento de capinhas revela design final dos Galaxy S27
Vazamento de capinhas de proteção revela o design final dos quatro modelos do Galaxy S27, oferecendo primeira visão oficial dos smartphones antes do lançamento.
Amelia Earhart mystery endures as 'wreckage' proves to be trees
Researchers investigating a satellite-spotted object on a remote Pacific island concluded it was likely washed-up trees, not Amelia Earhart's missing aircraft. The 90-year mystery remains unsolved.
NASA's Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Martian Dawn, Revealing Mars' True Colors
NASA's Curiosity rover has captured detailed photographs of Martian cliffs and landscape features, including a spectacular dawn panorama that provides new insights into Mars' true colors and geological formations.
Earhart search expedition finds only trees, not aircraft wreckage
A US research expedition to remote Nikumaroro atoll in Kiribati investigated a suspected aircraft debris but confirmed it was a collection of washed-up trees with a carbonate coating.
MIT's CLaC Model Bridges Crystal Structures and Language to Accelerate Materials Discovery
MIT researchers developed CLaC, an AI model using contrastive learning to align crystal structures with natural language descriptions, potentially helping scientists search for promising materials and battery candidates more efficiently.
Mobilisation du 17 octobre : jeunes manifestants justifient la casse comme réponse à la violence d'État
Des lycéens français se mobilisent le 17 octobre avec des débordements. Certains jeunes manifestants justifient la casse comme réponse à la violence d'État.
Expedition to Nikumaroro finds no trace of Amelia Earhart's plane
An expedition to Nikumaroro island found that a mysterious object spotted in satellite imagery was debris from trees, not Amelia Earhart's missing plane, ending another search effort nearly 90 years after her disappearance.
Chinese scientists discover giant fungus in Yunnan, establish new fungal family
Chinese scientists discovered Dianjunus rex, a giant fungus weighing up to 2.2kg in Yunnan, establishing an entirely new fungal family and revealing vast unexplored fungal diversity in the region.
Japan launches historic Phobos sample-return mission aboard H3 rocket
Japan's JAXA launches the MMX spacecraft on October 20, 2026, to land on Phobos and return the first samples from a Martian moon to Earth by 2031.
NASA Satellite Reveals Spider-Shaped Crater in Australia from Ancient Meteorite Impact
NASA's Landsat 9 satellite captured images of Spider Crater in Western Australia's Kimberley region, a 13km-long impact structure shaped by ancient meteorite impact and erosion over hundreds of millions of years.
Uranium ditelluride shows pair-density waves above superconducting threshold
University of Illinois researchers discovered pair-density waves persisting above uranium ditelluride's superconducting transition temperature, advancing understanding of exotic quantum states in materials.
Scientists Discover Exotic Superconductor Behavior Persisting Beyond Normal Limits
Researchers discovered pair density waves persisting above superconductivity's critical temperature in uranium ditelluride, revealing new physics about Cooper pair formation never observed before.
YouTuber Creates 'Horrific' Super Mario 64 Demake for Atari Jaguar
YouTuber Budfolk created a demake of Super Mario 64 for the Atari Jaguar, showcasing what the classic game would look like on retro hardware with hilariously distorted graphics and physics.
Social engagement and meaningful activities may buffer brain aging after trauma
Australian research suggests people with higher cognitive reserve—developed through education and meaningful activities—may better withstand cognitive and psychological impacts of trauma as they age.
Physics-Driven AI Outperforms Generic Models in Materials Science Analysis
Researchers demonstrate that machine-learning models trained on natural images can achieve high accuracy on X-ray diffractograms while relying on irrelevant features, whereas physics-informed pre-training ensures robust predictions based on physically meaningful data.
Hublot and Jeff Koons Unveil Limited-Edition Balloon Dog Timepiece
Hublot and artist Jeff Koons unveiled the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog watch at a private viewing in Kuala Lumpur, blending luxury watchmaking with contemporary art through limited-edition timepieces inspired by Koons' iconic Balloon Dog sculptures.
IIT Bombay researchers harness quantum fluctuations for precision sensing using graphene
IIT Bombay researchers propose using structured quantum fluctuations in light with graphene to detect quantum signals and generate high-frequency emissions, combining quantum light, quantum materials, and harmonic generation for potential applications in imaging and measurement.