Descubrimiento y exploración: misiones espaciales y astronomía, física y biología, nuevos hallazgos de investigación y lo que los científicos aprenden sobre el mundo y más allá.
Neuroscientist Susana Carmona's research reveals pregnancy causes significant structural and functional brain changes, challenging the dismissive "mommy brain" concept and establishing matrescence as a major period of adult neuroplasticity.
A study of 894 dogs finds large breeds lose chemical tags on jumping genes 35% faster yearly than small breeds, offering a molecular explanation for shorter lifespans in giant dogs.
Una mujer de 36 años desarrolló trombosis venosa profunda y embolia pulmonar tras automedicarse con píldoras anticonceptivas durante 10 meses, combinado con sobrepeso y sedentarismo. Los expertos advierten sobre los riesgos de la automedicación hormonal sin supervisión médica.
Arizona has become a premier astrotourism destination with 23 Dark Sky communities offering stargazing experiences. The state is positioning its night sky preservation efforts alongside traditional attractions like the Grand Canyon to attract leisure travelers.
Japan's VERTECS nano-satellite has completed initial operations and begun routine astronomical observations after launching in June 2026, demonstrating high-precision imaging capabilities for studying extragalactic background radiation.
Daniel Shaddock, former NASA physicist, founded Liquid Instruments in 2014 to commercialize gravitational wave detection technology. The company just raised $70M Series C, valuing it at $400M+.
NASA's Landsat 9 satellite captured new imagery of Spider Crater in remote Western Australia, revealing how a meteorite impact hundreds of millions of years ago created its distinctive spider-like pattern through erosion.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, launched Oct. 1 as part of NASA's Crew 13, is conducting six-month research on microgravity's effects on human health while adjusting to life aboard the International Space Station.
A detransitioned man questions CDC data showing declining teen gay/bisexual identification, suggesting social media pressure and peer influence may obscure actual rates rather than reflect genuine shifts.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the longest-flying female astronaut, is retiring from flight status to assume the role of acting deputy chief engineer at the agency.
An eight-year UK citizen science study found ivy attracts more bees and butterflies than other common flowers, prompting conservation groups to urge gardeners to plant it alongside other pollinator-friendly species.
NASA's SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the 35th Commercial Resupply Services mission carrying 6,300+ pounds of supplies, including final solar arrays to complete the ISS power system and medical research equipment.
Italian photographer Federico Veronesi wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 for an emotional image of an elephant carrying a dead calf in Namibia, with striking wildlife images from around the world recognized across multiple categories.
Researchers in Yunnan, China have identified Dianjunus rex, a giant fungus species producing fruiting bodies up to 50cm tall—the largest known in its phylum. Genetic analysis suggests the fungal family originated 65 million years ago, shortly after the dinosaur extinction.
NASA's Juno spacecraft data shows Jupiter's magnetodisk is a dynamic, rippling structure rather than a smooth rotating disk, with implications for understanding particle acceleration and planetary magnetospheres.
Scientists identified a previously unknown long-clawed dinosaur species from a 120-million-year-old skull fossil found on the Isle of Wight in 1924, revealing megaraptors once lived in Europe.
UCL study of 2,778 children with intellectual disabilities finds those from disadvantaged backgrounds face significantly greater mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety.
Scientists identified a new megaraptoran dinosaur species from a skull fossil found on the Isle of Wight in 1924 and overlooked for nearly 100 years. The discovery marks the first megaraptor found in Europe.
New research indicates Thwaites Glacier could contribute twice as much to sea-level rise as previously estimated, with ice loss continuing even if ocean temperatures decline.
A theoretical exploration proposes that meditation practices may reveal SU(3) symmetry principles connecting observers to universal structure, bridging contemplative practice with particle physics concepts.
Após oito meses na ISS, astronauta Sophie Adenot afirma que avanços tecnológicos revolucionários são necessários antes de missões humanas a Marte, citando limitações fisiológicas e tempo de viagem prolongado.
Un estudio revela que la nube alargada de Arsia Mons en Marte se forma mediante nucleación homogénea de hielo, un proceso físico inusual que ocurre sin partículas de polvo, resolviendo un misterio de años.
Michael Woodford of Columbia University, a 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics laureate, discusses his research on pricing and economic theory in an NPR interview.
El lanzamiento de la misión CRS-35 de SpaceX generó un fenómeno luminoso conocido como 'medusa espacial' visible en Florida, mientras transportaba más de 6.300 investigaciones científicas a la Estación Espacial Internacional.
