Webb Discovers Lemon-Shaped Planet With Mysterious Carbon Atmosphere Around Pulsar
The James Webb Space Telescope discovered an unusually shaped planet orbiting a pulsar with a carbon atmosphere that defies current planetary formation models.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Delivers Burnout-Style Thrills Beyond the Branding
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is generating positive reviews from gaming media, with critics praising its physics-based destruction mechanics and Burnout-style gameplay despite initial Star Wars branding skepticism.
Global Fertility Crash Reverses Population Growth Fears, Reshaping Demographics
Worldwide fertility rates have dramatically declined, reversing decades of population growth concerns and bringing birth levels back to pre-industrial standards, with significant implications for economies and societies.
Webb Telescope Resolves 16 Million Stars in Cigar Galaxy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has identified approximately 16 million stars within the Cigar Galaxy (M82), revealing unprecedented stellar detail through extended observations.
Virginia powers NASA's first-ever space telescope rescue mission
NASA is attempting an unprecedented rescue of its Swift Observatory using a robotic spacecraft, with Virginia-based Northrop Grumman providing the rocket and aircraft for the June 2026 launch from the Marshall Islands.
Common Sleep Supplement Melatonin Linked to Heart Failure Risk
Recent research reveals a concerning association between melatonin supplementation and increased heart failure risk, raising questions about the safety of this widely-used sleep aid despite its general accessibility.
NASA's all-male Artemis III crew sparks diversity backlash
NASA's selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III moon mission has triggered backlash over gender representation in space exploration, raising questions about the agency's diversity priorities.
Strawberry Moon Illuminates Night Sky June 29 at Peak
The Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination on June 29, 2026 at 7:56 PM ET, marking the first full moon of summer with roots in Native American seasonal traditions.
Voyager 1 Still Transmitting From Deep Space Nearly 50 Years After Launch
NASA's Voyager 1, launched in 1977, continues transmitting from deep space at 38,000 mph, with signals now taking 23+ hours to reach Earth. The probe will reach one light-day distance in November 2026, marking a historic cosmic achievement.
Edinburgh Researchers Win Schweickart Prize for Cislunar Planetary Defense Plan
B612 Foundation awarded the 2026 Schweickart Prize to University of Edinburgh researchers for a proposal extending planetary defense to cislunar space infrastructure, proposing an international coordination body to protect satellites and lunar assets from asteroid threats.
Prize-Winning Plan Targets Asteroid Threats to Orbital Infrastructure
University of Edinburgh researchers won the Schweickart Prize for proposing WARDEN, an international monitoring network to protect satellites and future off-world infrastructure from asteroid and meteoroid threats as space assets expand exponentially.
Two 'Lost' Marsupials Confirmed Alive in New Guinea After 6,000 Years
Two marsupial species presumed extinct for 6,000 years have been confirmed alive in Indonesia's Vogelkop Peninsula rainforests through museum specimens, photographs, and indigenous knowledge, marking a significant biodiversity discovery.
Severe pregnancy nausea linked to major birth complications in large U.S. study
Stanford study of 2.5M California births shows hyperemesis gravidarum significantly increases risks for preeclampsia, preterm birth, anemia, and placental abruption in affected pregnancies.
30-Year Study Links Strength Training to Increased Longevity
A 30-year longitudinal study finds strength training is associated with greater longevity and reduced cardiovascular disease risk, particularly in women, establishing an optimal weekly exercise duration.
Hábitos saludables reducen mortalidad en pacientes con cáncer hasta 8% por recomendación
Estudio de 28.500 pacientes oncológicos demuestra que cada hábito saludable adoptado reduce 8% el riesgo de mortalidad. La medicina del estilo de vida emerge como complemento integral en tratamiento del cáncer.
NASA's $4.3B Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Kennedy for August Launch
NASA's $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at Kennedy Space Center for final preparations before its August 2026 launch. The observatory will survey the universe 100 times faster than Hubble, investigating dark energy and searching for exoplanets.
NASA's $4.3B Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Kennedy for August Launch
NASA's $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached Kennedy Space Center for final preparations before its August 2026 launch. The observatory will survey the universe 100 times wider than Hubble, investigating dark energy and searching for exoplanets.
Los hábitos saludables reducen 8% el riesgo de muerte en pacientes con cáncer
Nuevo estudio de 28.500 pacientes oncológicos demuestra que cada hábito saludable adoptado reduce el riesgo de mortalidad en 8%, pero la adherencia global sigue siendo baja.
Ingeniera cusqueña de la NASA entre las 50 mujeres más poderosas de Perú
Jackelynne Silva-Martínez, ingeniera aeroespacial cusqueña, integra la lista de las 50 mujeres más poderosas de Perú 2026 por su rol como gerente de Integración de Sistemas Humanos en el programa Gateway de la NASA.
Supergirl tracking plummets to $39-51M opening as star's remarks fuel box office concerns
Supergirl's opening weekend box office tracking has dropped to $39-51 million, projecting a potential $200 million loss for Warner Bros. and DC Studios amid controversy over star Milly Alcock's press tour remarks.
Scientists identify PRDM16 as key regulator of cardiac aging, opening new treatment paths
Researchers mapped 442,239 heart cell nuclei across human lifespan, identifying PRDM16 as a declining age regulator. Restoring PRDM16 in aged mice improved heart function, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for age-related cardiac decline.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be 12 billion years old, far predating Solar System
Astronomers studying interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found it may be up to 12 billion years old—nearly three times older than our Solar System—with unprecedented chemical composition revealing origins from the galaxy's earliest star-forming era.
Scientists Model Phobos' Interior to Solve Mars Moon's Origin Mystery
Planetary scientists are using gravitational field mapping and impact crater analysis to determine whether Phobos originated as a captured asteroid or from Mars impact debris, with Japan's upcoming sample return mission expected to provide crucial evidence.
NASA Safety Panel Backs ISS Response to Recurring Air Leak Crisis
NASA's safety panel commended the International Space Station program for precautionary measures taken during investigation of recent air leaks by Russian cosmonauts, continuing a pattern of pressure integrity concerns.