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.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected salt clouds surrounding GJ504b, a distant exoplanet known as the 'Pink Planet,' marking the first discovery of salt-based cloud formations beyond Earth.
Space.com · Jun 18, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed unexpected salt clouds in the atmosphere of GJ504b, a cold planetary-mass companion 57 light-years away, advancing understanding of exoplanet chemistry.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
Tension escalated on the International Space Station as Russia proposed drilling and sawing repairs for a leaking module, prompting NASA astronauts to seek shelter over safety concerns.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope successfully navigated 344 critical deployment steps that each posed potential failure risks, now operating a million miles from Earth on minimal power consumption.
EL PAÍS · Jun 18, 2026
La Fundación BBVA reconoce a diez científicos e instituciones por transformar biomedicina, clima, economía y seguridad digital. Los galardonados subrayan que el progreso surge de la cooperación interdisciplinaria y la curiosidad como motor del conocimiento.
Revista Semana · Jun 18, 2026
Científicos de la NASA proyectan que el Sol, no asteroides o catástrofes externas, será responsable de que la Tierra pierda habitabilidad en aproximadamente 5.000 millones de años cuando entre en su fase de gigante roja.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
NASA's ERNEST rover completed a 16-mile desert test run, demonstrating advanced capabilities for navigating steeper terrain on the Moon and Mars, advancing future exploration missions.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
NASA's Curiosity rover and ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover have detected organic molecules on Mars, including DNA precursors, advancing the search for ancient microbial life and validating new biosignature detection methods.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
A 2011 earthquake in Japan generated a seismic wave that bounced off Earth's core, causing measurable eastward displacement of the entire country, according to new seismic analysis.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
NASA's Lucy spacecraft conducted a flyby of a double-lobed, peanut-shaped asteroid, revealing evidence of a violent collision history and potentially ancient water on the celestial body.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
Research suggests 'timescapes' explain why different animal species perceive events at varying speeds, offering insights into how organisms experience temporal reality.
Correio Braziliense · Jun 18, 2026
O telescópio James Webb observa mudanças rápidas na atmosfera do exoplaneta HD 80606 b, que atinge 593°C ao aproximar-se de sua estrela, oferecendo insights sobre dinâmica atmosférica em condições extremas.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
Recent studies present conflicting evidence on cannabis's impact on brain function, with some research linking use to memory changes while other studies find no significant cognitive effects.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
DNA analysis of ancient graves near Lake Baikal reveals the oldest known plague outbreaks, dating back 5,500 years and affecting hunter-gatherer populations in Siberia.
Scientific American · Jun 18, 2026
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible from western Europe and the Arctic. Scientific American provides viewing times, locations, and safety guidance for observers worldwide.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
Scientists have discovered a massive underground structure beneath the Moon's South Pole-Aitken basin, offering insights into the crater's formation and implications for future lunar exploration.
Phys.org · Jun 18, 2026
Northwestern astronomers using JWST discovered salt clouds in the atmosphere of GJ504b, a cold planetary-mass companion 57 light-years away, revealing exotic chemistry never before observed.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
Russia may isolate its leaky Soyuz module on the ISS after NASA rejected plans to drill into the station wall. The decision reflects escalating tensions over managing structural damage to the orbiting laboratory.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
Opinion pieces challenge the Mars exploration narrative, questioning whether humanity should pursue Mars missions rather than focusing solely on survival feasibility.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
Researchers propose that dark matter could explain the distinctive ripple-like rings observed in the Bullseye galaxy, offering new insights into galactic structure and composition.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
A NASA astronaut aboard the ISS photographed the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) displaying vivid green waves across Earth's atmosphere, offering a rare perspective of the natural phenomenon from space.
TechBullion · Jun 18, 2026
Samsung is testing a real-time download speed indicator on One UI 9 beta, but it's hidden in the Good Lock app's QuickStar module, limiting discoverability and access to recent Galaxy devices.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
Researchers analyzing Martian meteorite NWA 8171 discovered garnet for the first time in a Mars sample, revealing new insights into the red planet's geological history and composition.
Google News · Jun 18, 2026
NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled a marathon distance (26.2 miles) on Mars, marking a significant milestone five years after its landing and demonstrating the rover's durability and mission success.