Artemis II Commander and Pilot Transition to NASA Emeritus Status
Two Artemis II astronauts have transitioned to emeritus status at NASA, marking the agency's first astronaut emeriti program participants after their historic moon mission.
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NASA is set to launch four astronauts on Artemis II, a 10-day crewed mission around the moon marking humanity's farthest spaceflight in 54 years and a critical step toward lunar surface landing before China.
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Very Hot Beverages Linked to Tripled Oesophageal Cancer Risk in Major Study
A large UK study finds drinking very hot beverages may triple the risk of oesophageal cancer by damaging the food pipe, prompting health warnings to let drinks cool before consumption.
NASA rover finds organic carbon in Mars rocks, but sample remains inaccessible
NASA's rover found extensive organic carbon in ancient Martian river rocks, marking the strongest evidence yet of possible past microbial life on Mars, though the sample remains inaccessible.
North Korea builds new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon, IAEA warns
The IAEA reports North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon capable of producing weapons-grade material, with potential to create 3-4 additional warheads annually, violating UN resolutions.
G1 20 anos: férias na Lua e robôs de IA podem transformar sua vida até 2046
G1 analisa como será a tecnologia nos próximos 20 anos, projetando avanços em inteligência artificial, robôs assistentes pessoais e viagens comerciais à Lua como parte do cotidiano.
Bruker, Translucence Partner to Streamline 3D Tissue Imaging Workflows
Bruker Corporation and Translucence Biosystems announced a collaboration combining tissue-clearing solutions with light-sheet microscopy to streamline 3D imaging workflows for biological research.
Rare Denisovan fossils and tools unearthed in Chinese cave offer new insights into extinct cousins
Archaeologists uncovered seven Denisovan fossils alongside thousands of tools and bone fragments in a Chinese cave, offering rare insights into the extinct human cousins' lifestyle, diet, and technology.
SpaceX launches classified Space Force mission USSF-153 from California
SpaceX is launching a classified USSF-153 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 10, with the payload likely involving classified low Earth orbit satellites based on Starshield technology.
Gut microbiome composition predicts inflammation and disease risk better than age
A major study finds gut microbiota composition explains more variation in inflammation and physiological measures than chronological age, with specific bacterial profiles predicting disease risk years in advance.
Blood protein profiling combined with genomics advances rare disease diagnosis
Researchers demonstrate that measuring blood proteins alongside genome sequencing can resolve previously uncertain genetic findings and identify new disease-causing genes in rare disease patients.
Novel DNA treatment cuts cholesterol 47% in mice, offering statin alternative
Researchers developed a DNA-based treatment using polypurine hairpins that reduced bad cholesterol by 47% in mice with a single injection, offering a potential alternative to statins.
Diamond's 'Hamlet Test' Separates Truly Exceptional Leaders From the Merely Fortunate
Diamond's new book applies the 'Hamlet test'—measuring whether a leader's achievements were uniquely dependent on their individual talent—to historical figures from politics to business, arguing few truly pass.
Dementia prevention requires systemic change beyond individual lifestyle choices
Curtin University research published in The Lancet Public Health shows dementia prevention must address social and environmental factors like education, housing, and healthcare access, not just individual lifestyle choices.
Arqueología interestelar: buscar civilizaciones extraterrestres en el polvo lunar
Un nuevo estudio propone analizar regolito lunar para detectar partículas de polvo submicrométricas que podrían ser restos de civilizaciones extraterrestres desaparecidas, aunque desafíos técnicos y contaminación natural hacen extremadamente difícil su identificación.
Daily sugary drinks linked to 2.45x higher gastric cancer risk in major study
A decades-long study of 112,000 U.S. adults found daily sugar-sweetened beverage consumption associated with 2.45 times higher gastric cancer risk, while artificially sweetened drinks showed no similar link.
Space weather poses dual threat: stunning auroras mask infrastructure risks
NOAA tracks coronal mass ejections that could trigger minor geomagnetic storms and auroras. Space weather events pose risks to satellites, GPS, power grids, and astronauts, prompting expanded monitoring and forecasting efforts.
French and Japanese scientists win Lasker Prize for narcolepsy breakthrough
Emmanuel Mignot and Masashi Yanagisawa received the prestigious Albert Lasker Prize for 1990s research identifying orexin deficiency as the cause of narcolepsy, leading to new treatments that have dramatically improved patients' lives.
Quantum sensors built into MEMS devices detect mechanical stress without external attachments
Researchers at Tohoku University developed an integrated quantum sensor using nitrogen vacancy centers in diamond MEMS devices to detect mechanical stress without requiring separate sensors.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Origins in Distant Star System
Scientists have made new discoveries about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing it originated from the frozen outer regions of another star system and contains methanol, offering insights into planetary formation.
80% of geoscience researchers report harmful fieldwork interactions, survey finds
A survey of 289 geoscience researchers found 80% experienced harmful field interactions, with professional misconduct like gatekeeping and work devaluation having the greatest impact. Women and early-career researchers face disproportionate harm.
Morphology as Identity: How Cell Appearance Reveals Research Authenticity
Microscopic morphological analysis helps researchers distinguish primary cells from established cell lines, preventing experimental bias and ensuring biological relevance in cell-based research.
Saitama University Develops Framework to Evaluate Thermoelectric Devices as Complete Systems
Saitama University researchers developed a theoretical framework using time-domain impedance spectroscopy to evaluate thermoelectric devices as complete systems, accounting for materials, electrodes, and heat leakage simultaneously.
Scientists discover 'chunkiest' Jurassic squid species in Wyoming fossils
Researchers have identified a new species of ancient belemnite, Wyoteuthis linsterorum, from two exceptionally rare 160-million-year-old fossils found in Wyoming. The discovery is notable for its unusually thick, barrel-shaped skeleton, making it the chunkiest belemnite ever recorded.
Early Galaxies May Be Source of High-Energy Neutrinos Reaching Earth
Researchers propose that early universe galaxies with supermassive black holes, observed by JWST as 'Little Red Dots,' could be producing high-energy neutrinos detectable on Earth today after traveling 13 billion years.