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.
Australian Manufacturing · Sep 03, 2026
RMIT University researchers created a 3D-printed titanium lattice filled with polyurethane foam that floats in water and remains buoyant even after damage, offering new possibilities for marine infrastructure applications.
Phys.org · Sep 02, 2026
Penn State researchers discovered that cellular maintenance systems fail to catch nearly half of misfolded proteins with knot-like structures, potentially accumulating and contributing to aging and disease.
Phys.org · Sep 02, 2026
Researchers using anechoic chambers discovered tobacco hornworm caterpillars hear airborne sounds through supersensitive hairs on their bodies, not ears, potentially inspiring new directional microphone technology.
Phys.org · Sep 02, 2026
French researchers discovered that trees possess proprioception and use tension wood like a muscle to correct stem curvature, functioning as an antagonistic system similar to animal muscles for maintaining posture.
Medical Xpress · Sep 02, 2026
Research identifies ACSF3 enzyme as a molecular link between meal timing and liver metabolic rhythms, suggesting when we eat significantly influences how our body processes nutrients.
Nature · Sep 02, 2026
Scientists developed BRISC, a technique using barcoded rabies viruses to map synaptic connections of hundreds of neurons simultaneously, revealing circuit organization in mouse visual cortex at unprecedented scale.
WorldAtlas · Sep 02, 2026
Of Earth's 117 million lakes, only dozens are large enough to be spotted from the International Space Station, with the Caspian Sea and Great Lakes visible even from the Moon due to their massive scale.
Phys.org · Sep 02, 2026
Researchers show that making superconductors thinner alters their intrinsic properties through quantum confinement, changing how they respond to magnetic fields rather than just increasing surface scattering.
WESH · Sep 02, 2026
NASA awarded Blue Origin a $700 million contract to build a telecommunications orbiter for Mars, expected operational by 2030 to support current and future robotic and human missions.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
NASA's Roman Space Telescope has launched to map the cosmos and detect rare astronomical phenomena. The mission completed its first mid-course correction burn after deployment via Falcon Heavy.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
Researchers have developed a new nanostructure that increases non-linear light conversion efficiency by 72,000 times, achieving 1.6 Nm V⁻¹ nonlinearity in quantum-well structures.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
New research from MIT physicists demonstrates that a neutrino laser cannot be built due to fundamental quantum mechanical constraints, ending speculation about this theoretical technology.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
Blue Origin secured a $700 million NASA contract to build a next-generation Mars telecommunications orbiter, advancing America's communications infrastructure for Mars exploration missions.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
Physicists detected an unexplained signal in the LZ dark matter detector buried nearly a mile underground in South Dakota, potentially representing a breakthrough in dark matter research.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
Mars's atmosphere is 100 times thinner than Earth's, making even 60-mph Martian winds feel like gentle 6-8 mph breezes to astronauts, contradicting Hollywood's dramatic storm portrayals.
Deutsche Welle · Sep 02, 2026
German parties are failing to effectively reach the 12% of voters with immigrant backgrounds, who are increasingly distancing themselves from traditional centrist parties. The AfD is strategically targeting this demographic while established parties neglect their concerns.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
Research reveals interstellar solar sails face unexpected challenges when approaching 75% light speed, potentially affecting future deep space propulsion designs.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
Research reveals raindrops carry electrical charges that corrode vehicle paint and metal coatings through electrostatic discharge, explaining a long-standing corrosion mechanism.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is en route to investigate dark energy and dark matter, addressing fundamental questions about the universe's composition and expansion.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
Researchers conducted experiments on the weak equivalence principle using free-falling atoms aboard an orbiting space station, extending Galileo's gravity tests to quantum objects.
Lokmat Times · Sep 02, 2026
Indian researchers at Raman Research Institute discovered that rapid thermal shocks can temporarily liquefy jammed particle systems, potentially enabling more targeted and controlled drug delivery with reduced side effects.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
Samsung pode romper tradição de 5 anos e lançar Galaxy S27 Ultra com processador Exynos próprio após resultados positivos em testes internos.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
Astronomers have identified over 120 molecular species in a giant cloud near the Galactic center, representing a significant discovery in understanding interstellar chemistry and star formation.
Google News · Sep 02, 2026
A Chinese space station will be visible to the naked eye over the US this week, offering stargazers an opportunity to observe the orbital facility as it passes overhead.