Foguete da SpaceX atinge a Lua e cria cratera de 18 metros
Um foguete da SpaceX atingiu a Lua e criou uma cratera de aproximadamente 18 metros, comparável ao impacto de um meteoroide, segundo informações da NASA.
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New dinosaur species discovered in New Mexico fossils
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Pesticide exposure linked to 70% increased ALS risk, study finds
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Study suggests life on Earth may have originated twice, with bacteria and archaea emerging separately
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A total solar eclipse is set for August 12, 2026, with NASA and space agencies providing live coverage and viewing guidance for Northern Hemisphere observers.
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NASA prevê tempestades solares com precisão de 30 minutos
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NASA is using Tesla Cybertrucks—a vehicle with 11 recalls—as emergency escape vehicles for astronauts during SpaceX launches, replacing traditional military vehicles.
NASA prolonga operação da Voyager 2 com estratégia de economia energética
Engenheiros da NASA desenvolveram estratégia para prolongar a operação da Voyager 2 por mais um ano, reorganizando o consumo energético da sonda após quase 50 anos de missão no espaço interestelar.
Total Solar Eclipse August 12 to Darken Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal
A total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 will be visible across Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal, with partial visibility across Europe, Africa and North America. Scientists plan to use the event to study the Sun's atmosphere and test relativity theories.
Etapa de cohete Falcon 9 de SpaceX impacta contra la Luna sin riesgos para la Tierra
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Solar telescope reveals Sun's magnetic 'whirlpools' in unprecedented detail
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Curiosity rover discovers honeycomb-like textures on Martian surface
NASA's Curiosity rover has captured images of mysterious honeycomb-like textures and polygonal formations on the Martian surface, adding to scientific understanding of Mars geology.
Minnesota DNR confirms chronic wasting disease in wild deer near Stillwater
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Mars Dust Poses Health Threat to Future Astronauts
Mars dust presents a significant health hazard for future astronauts due to its toxic composition. Scientists are developing containment and mitigation strategies to protect crews during exploration missions.
Monkeys Form Interspecies Bonds, Challenging What We Thought Was Uniquely Human
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Humans: The Apex Predator That Terrifies Bears and Mountain Lions
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Ireland's rare solar eclipse arrives Wednesday: what to expect and how to stay safe
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Foguete da SpaceX atinge a Lua e cria cratera de 18 metros
Um foguete da SpaceX atingiu a Lua e criou uma cratera de 18 metros, segundo informações da Nasa. O impacto representa um evento significativo nas operações espaciais da empresa.
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon set for first spacewalk to upgrade ISS power
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, of Indian origin, will conduct his first spacewalk on the International Space Station to install solar array hardware, modernizing the station's power infrastructure.