Bull Sharks Show Preference for Relatives, Study Reveals
Research using genetic data and six-year observations reveals bull sharks slightly prefer associating with relatives, challenging perceptions of sharks as solitary apex predators.
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AI Bridges Mineral Chemistry and Geoscience Data to Accelerate Exploration
A research review examines how AI and machine learning integrate diverse geoscience datasets—mineral chemistry, geophysical surveys, satellite imagery, and geological maps—to accelerate mineral deposit discovery, with mineral prospectivity mapping emerging as the most mature application.
SpaceX Rocket Stage Set to Crash Into Moon in Unplanned Collision
A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage will unintentionally crash into the Moon's northern hemisphere near Einstein Crater at 5,400 mph, creating an observable impact plume with no danger to Earth.
Scientists Use Earth's Magnetic Field as Giant Dark Matter Detector
Researchers from Japanese universities developed a novel theoretical framework using Earth's magnetic field as a giant detector to search for dark matter particles like axions and dark photons, achieving constraints 100 times tighter than previous ground-based experiments.
Scientists Use Earth's Magnetic Field as Giant Dark Matter Detector
Japanese researchers leveraged Earth's magnetic field as a giant detector to search for dark matter particles, setting tighter constraints on axions than previous ground-based experiments.
SpaceX rocket set to crash into moon in unintentional collision
A four-tonne SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage will collide with the moon Wednesday at 5,400 mph, creating a crater but posing no Earth danger. NASA plans to study the impact to better understand artificial lunar collisions.
SpaceX rocket set for unintentional lunar impact, creating new crater
A SpaceX rocket is on course to collide with the moon in an unintentional impact, likely creating a new crater. NASA plans to observe the collision.
Australian chocolate makers gain scientific edge through fermentation research
University of Queensland research shows local fermentation processes and microbes, rather than cocoa tree genetics, drive unique flavors in Australian-grown chocolate, potentially positioning the nation as a premium global producer.
Half of Scottish teens in mental health services need adult psychiatric care
New research shows 40-50% of children attending Scottish mental health services require adult psychiatric care, accounting for nearly half of all inpatient bed days—far exceeding previous estimates.
Bull sharks show subtle preference for socializing with relatives
Research reveals bull sharks have a slight preference for socializing with relatives, challenging perceptions of sharks as solitary predators and introducing the concept of 'kinfluence' in shark behavior.
NASA's Swift Rescue Mission Hits Snag as Robotic Spacecraft Loses Attitude Control
NASA's robotic LINK spacecraft encountered attitude control failures during its mission to boost the Swift Observatory's orbit, delaying the $30M rescue effort to prevent the telescope from falling into Earth's atmosphere.
Nave de rescate LINK pierde control mientras intenta salvar telescopio Swift de NASA
La nave robótica LINK, enviada por la NASA para rescatar el telescopio Swift en órbita decayente, perdió estabilidad tras fallos en sus ruedas de reacción y propulsores. La misión continúa pero enfrenta desafíos críticos antes de intentar la captura.
Eclipse solar total del 12 de agosto durará menos de dos minutos en zonas de observación total
Un eclipse solar total ocurrirá el 12 de agosto, visible en su totalidad en Groenlandia, Islandia, norte de Rusia, Atlántico, España y Portugal, durando menos de dos minutos según la ubicación.
Pesticide exposure linked to 60-70% higher ALS risk, research shows
New research establishes a significant link between pesticide exposure and heightened risk of ALS and other motor neuron diseases, with workers facing 60-70% increased risk. The findings add to growing evidence connecting chemical exposure to neurodegenerative conditions.
SpaceX Rocket Booster Set to Crash Into Moon, Create 16-Foot Crater
A wayward 8,800-pound SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster is expected to collide with the moon early Wednesday, creating a 16-foot-deep crater near Einstein and Bell craters. The impact poses no danger to Earth and will provide scientists valuable data on lunar geology.
Scientists capture 3D images of molecular orbitals, enabling ultrafast quantum videos
Researchers have successfully imaged molecular orbitals in three dimensions, enabling unprecedented visualization of quantum structures and paving the way for femtosecond-scale video capture of molecular dynamics.
La NASA financia proyecto de dron láser para explorar cuevas lunares
La NASA asignó US$175.000 a Stone Aerospace para desarrollar un dron con energía láser que explore las gigantescas cuevas bajo la superficie lunar, utilizando fibra óptica para transmisión de datos y energía.
Etapa de cohete Falcon 9 impactará la Luna este miércoles a 9.000 km/h
Una etapa de 14 metros del cohete Falcon 9 de SpaceX impactará la Luna el miércoles a 9.000 km/h, transformando un accidente en oportunidad científica para estudiar cráteres lunares.
Eclipse solar total em 12 de agosto será transmitido ao vivo pela Nasa
Eclipse solar total ocorrerá em 12 de agosto, visível na Europa continental pela primeira vez desde 1999. Brasil poderá acompanhar ao vivo pela internet através da Nasa.
Eclipse solar total ocorre na próxima semana; saiba data e como observar
Um eclipse solar total ocorrerá na próxima semana, escurecendo partes da Europa e do Ártico no dia 12. Orientações sobre como visualizar com segurança e onde obter óculos apropriados estão disponíveis.
Israeli Study Suggests Viagra's Active Ingredient May Block Cancer Spread
Israeli scientists discovered that sildenafil, Viagra's active ingredient, may inhibit a cellular pathway that enables cancer metastasis, offering potential new therapeutic applications beyond erectile dysfunction treatment.
Agosto trae lluvia de meteoros perseidas y eclipse lunar casi total visible desde Colombia
Agosto trae dos eventos astronómicos destacados visibles desde Colombia: la lluvia de meteoros perseidas (12-13 de agosto) y un eclipse lunar parcial que cubrirá el 96% de la Luna (27-28 de agosto), ambos observables sin telescopio.
SpaceX rocket debris set to impact moon Wednesday
A piece of SpaceX rocket is expected to crash into the moon on Wednesday, marking an uncontrolled impact of space debris on the lunar surface.
Surfline Breaks Down the Physics Behind Teahupo'o's Legendary Waves
Surfline analyzes the physical mechanics and conditions that make Teahupo'o one of the world's most challenging big wave surf breaks.