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The UK will experience a 90% partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, requiring proper ISO 12312-2:2015 certified eclipse glasses to prevent permanent eye damage.
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Discarded SpaceX rocket headed for lunar collision
A discarded SpaceX rocket body is on a collision course with the moon at high speed, marking a rare instance of human-made debris impacting the lunar surface.
Etapa del Falcon 9 de SpaceX impactará la Luna tras más de un año a la deriva
Una etapa superior del cohete Falcon 9 de SpaceX, a la deriva durante más de un año, colisionará contra la Luna el 5 de agosto a siete veces la velocidad del sonido, según advierten científicos.
Astronomers Measure Full Size of Universe's Largest Known Galaxy
Astronomers have successfully measured the complete size of the largest known galaxy, advancing understanding of cosmic scale and structure in the universe.
SpaceX rocket set to crash into moon at 5,400 mph, offering rare research opportunity
A discarded SpaceX rocket upper stage will collide with the moon Wednesday at 5,400 mph near Einstein Crater, creating a crater and dust plume that scientists plan to observe to study debris hazards for future lunar missions.
SpaceX rocket set to crash into moon in high-speed collision
A discarded SpaceX rocket upper stage will impact the moon Wednesday at 5,400 mph near Einstein Crater, creating a crater and dust plume for scientific observation. The collision highlights growing orbital debris concerns as space activity intensifies.
Galaxy S26 FE: vazamento expõe escolha polêmica da Samsung em câmeras
Vazamento revela decisão controversa da Samsung para o Galaxy S26 FE relacionada às especificações de câmera do dispositivo.
Ancient DNA reveals Ice Age hunters targeted female woolly mammoths
Ancient DNA analysis reveals Ice Age humans predominantly targeted female woolly mammoths, suggesting selective hunting strategies that may have impacted population dynamics of the extinct species.
Astronomers Finally Image Betelgeuse's Elusive Companion Star
After a century of searching, astronomers have successfully imaged a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, the massive red supergiant nearing potential explosion.
Curiosity rover discovers vast 'sea of polygons' on Mars, revealing clues to ancient watery past
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a massive field of honeycomb-like polygonal rock formations in Mars' Valle Grande, providing new insights into the planet's geological history and ancient watery past.
SpaceX rocket set to crash into moon in unintended lunar impact
A SpaceX rocket upper stage will unintentionally collide with the moon Wednesday at 5,400 mph, creating a crater near Einstein Crater. Scientists view the event as an opportunity to study debris impacts ahead of increased lunar activity.
Titan's Slow Rotation Locks Saturn in Perpetual Sky on One Hemisphere
Saturn's moon Titan rotates so slowly that one complete rotation takes 16 Earth days, remaining tidally locked to Saturn. Despite extreme distance and cold, Titan features clouds, rain, rivers, and seasonal cycles lasting over seven years.
Major solar eclipse visible across West Country in rare celestial event
A significant total solar eclipse, the largest since 1999, will be visible across the West Country and parts of Spain in August 2026, with safety guidance and viewing location recommendations.
Living on Mars Time: How JPL Rover Teams Sync With a Longer Day
JPL rover teams synchronize their work schedules to Mars's 24-hour-39-minute day during early mission phases, requiring personnel to shift sleep and work 40 minutes later daily. Research shows most can adapt with proper lighting management, though social costs and fatigue remain significant challenges.
Moon enters waning gibbous phase on July 31, 2026
The Moon enters its Waning Gibbous phase on July 31, 2026, with 97% illumination visible. The next Full Moon will occur on August 28.
North America to witness rare 96% 'blood moon' eclipse on Aug. 27-28
A deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026 will see 96% of the moon immersed in Earth's shadow, creating a rare celestial event visible across North America, Europe, Africa and South America.
Engineers Create Cobalt-Aluminum Alloy 10x Stronger Than Steel Yet Flexible
Engineers at Purdue University have developed a cobalt-aluminum alloy 6-10 times stronger than steel that can bend without breaking, potentially revolutionizing turbine blade and engine design.
Mercury's Weak Magnetic Field Periodically Traps Solar Wind, Creating Radiation Belts
Scientists discovered Mercury's weak magnetic field periodically traps solar wind to create radiation belts, settling a decades-long debate using NASA data and computer models.
Curiosity rover discovers honeycomb-like polygon fields on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered unusual honeycomb-like polygon textures in Martian soil, offering new insights into the Red Planet's geological history and ancient surface conditions.
Polishing Protocol Trumps Material Type in Resin Composite Surface Quality
Research shows application protocol significantly impacts resin composite surface quality more than material type. Modeling liquid with polishing produces optimal results, while glycerin application without mechanical finishing causes unacceptable surface deterioration.
Coastal residents face worse midlife health due to deprivation, not location
A UCL-led study of 28,000+ people in England and Wales found coastal residents have 20% higher rates of chronic conditions by midlife, driven by selective migration and neighborhood deprivation rather than coastal living itself.
Grifols despega en bolsa con un rebote del 12% tras demostrar control de deuda y generación de caja
Grifols acumula una racha alcista de cinco sesiones con revalorización del 12% tras presentar resultados trimestrales que mejoran previsiones de márgenes y generación de caja, marcando un giro en la percepción del mercado sobre la farmacéutica.
Benoit Bruneau Named 2026 Distinguished Scientist by American Heart Association
Benoit Bruneau, director of the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, has been named a 2026 Distinguished Scientist by the American Heart Association for his groundbreaking research in heart development and gene regulation.
How the ISS Creates an Artificial Day: Engineering Morning in Orbit
ISS astronauts experience 16 sunrises and sunsets daily but maintain circadian rhythm through engineered lighting, UTC scheduling, and strategic window management rather than permanent darkness.