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.
Astronomers detected FRB 20240304B, the most distant fast radio burst ever observed, originating from when the universe was only 3 billion years old. The burst's host galaxy is a small, star-forming galaxy, suggesting young magnetars as the source.
La psicóloga Lorena Gascón presenta un programa de cuatro meses para combatir el sobrepensar, explicando que los bucles mentales son intentos del cerebro por protegerse pero que acaban generando ansiedad y malestar innecesario.
Scientists discovered a freshwater protist using stop codons to code amino acids instead, challenging assumptions about genetic code evolution. Follow-up research found similar variations in other ciliates.
Scientists discovered a freshwater protist using genetic signals differently than expected, challenging assumptions about how the genetic code evolves and revealing hidden biological diversity.
Research suggests a commonly consumed beverage may increase dementia risk, though the specific drink and study details are not disclosed in this headline-only report.
Researchers discovered that phosphorus recycling in ancient oceans created a self-sustaining cycle maintaining atmospheric oxygen 2.3 billion years ago, challenging assumptions about Earth's early habitability.
El róver Perseverance de la NASA recorrió 45,22 kilómetros en Marte en cinco años y medio, superando el récord anterior de Opportunity. El hito fue alcanzado el 11 de octubre gracias a su sistema de conducción autónoma.
Satellite analysis of 465 cities across 107 countries from 2014-2023 reveals widespread land subsidence, with Mexico City and Asian cities experiencing the most severe sinking rates that threaten infrastructure and flood resilience.
A NASA selecionou a missão GIMLI para investigar um buraco na Lua que pode dar acesso a um antigo tubo de lava subterrâneo, avançando na compreensão da geologia lunar e potencial habitação humana.
Adults with ADHD face more than four times higher risk of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment later in life, according to recent research findings.
Nach einem Brand an einer Starlink-Station in Polen wurden zwei mutmaßliche Saboteure in Deutschland festgenommen. Polens Premierminister Tusk bestätigte die Festnahmen im Zusammenhang mit dem mutmaßlichen Anschlag.
O Papa Leão XIV internará no hospital Gemelli em Roma esta terça-feira para cirurgia de remoção de nódulo pulmonar, cancelando todas as audiências até 20 de outubro.
Recent studies suggest flu and shingles vaccines are associated with lower dementia risk, prompting increased vaccine demand among those seeking preventive health measures.
Investigadores suecos identifican mediante análisis de ADN una especie de bovino extinto desconocida en la cueva de Denisova, Siberia, emparentada con yaks modernos y presente durante el Pleistoceno.
Eine neue Studie zeigt, dass späte Mahlzeiten und nächtliche Snacks das Risiko für Fettlebererkrankung um 20 bis 36 Prozent erhöhen können.
A Nasa divulgou fotografia de formação rochosa de 100 km² no sul de Madagascar contendo anortosito, rocha similar à encontrada nas regiões claras lunares, com idade estimada de 600 milhões de anos.
New research suggests the Sun's mass loss during its death phase could destabilize planetary orbits 100 times faster than previously predicted, potentially tearing apart the solar system sooner than expected.
The 2024 Physics Nobel Prize highlights groundbreaking work using Antarctica as a platform for cosmic exploration, recognizing innovative telescope technology in one of Earth's most extreme environments.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of a galaxy cluster that resembles a giant smiley face in space, showcasing the telescope's remarkable imaging capabilities.
A large-scale study published in Nature finds menopause causes sudden, body-wide physiological shifts in bones, liver, and blood fats rather than gradual decline, challenging previous understanding of the transition.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is approaching a significant milestone in deep space exploration, continuing its decades-long mission beyond the solar system.
Research indicates approximately 1 in 15 household cats carry Giardia, a gut parasite commonly called 'Beaver Fever' that can infect humans, though transmission risk appears low.
NASA is investigating a large hole in the Moon's Marius pit that may lead to an enormous underground cave, potentially suitable for a future lunar base. The GIMLI mission will search for hidden lava tubes beneath the surface.
NASA's Perseverance rover collected a rock sample on Mars showing potential signs of ancient microbial life, but the canceled Mars Sample Return program leaves its return to Earth uncertain. China plans its own Mars sample retrieval by 2031.
