Scientists Unlock Long-Standing Superconductor Mystery
Researchers have solved a long-standing mystery in superconductor physics that was previously overlooked by the scientific community.
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NASA Selects Blue Origin for Mars Communications Orbiter Contract
NASA selected Blue Origin to develop a Mars communications orbiter as part of its telecommunications network infrastructure, beating out competitors including Rocket Lab.
ESA's 2007 tardigrade experiment reveals extreme survival in space
In 2007, the European Space Agency launched 3,000 tardigrades into low Earth orbit to study their survival in extreme space conditions including vacuum and UV radiation exposure over 10 days.
Alpha-gal syndrome spreads as Arkansas research offers insights into tick-borne allergy
Alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergic condition causing red meat intolerance, is spreading rapidly across the US with Arkansas emerging as a key region for understanding transmission patterns.
Bacterial enzyme successfully transcribes eight-letter DNA alphabet
Researchers demonstrate a natural bacterial enzyme can accurately transcribe an eight-letter DNA alphabet, expanding beyond life's traditional four genetic letters and opening new possibilities for synthetic biology.
Half of world's farmers poisoned by pesticides annually, study finds
A study finds 402-433 million farmers experience annual pesticide poisoning, with 11,000 deaths yearly—60% in India. Experts call for immediate phase-out of hazardous pesticides.
Scientists detect potential dark matter hints in underground experiment
Researchers at a South Dakota underground facility observed hints of dark matter through a particle interaction that may involve WIMPs, though they stopped short of confirming detection of this elusive cosmic component.
China's lunar laser link lags NASA's 2013 benchmark by wide margin
China achieved 100 Mbps downlink speeds in lunar laser communications, significantly slower than NASA's 622 Mbps from 2013, despite using ground telescopes and an orbiting satellite.
Paula Ortiz, la ingeniera madrileña que diseña la seguridad de los astronautas lunares
Paula Ortiz Couder, ingeniera madrileña de 31 años, es experta en seguridad de misiones espaciales tripuladas de la NASA. Trabaja en el diseño de sistemas de evacuación y seguridad para llevar astronautas a la Luna en el programa Artemis.
Washington homeowner's 911 burglary call leads to unexpected bobcat discovery
A Washington homeowner called 911 after hearing mysterious banging, but police discovered a bobcat perched at the top of the stairs. The animal was safely corralled and released near its natural habitat with no injuries reported.
Euclid Telescope Discovers Ancient Quasars, Deepening Mystery of Early Supermassive Black Holes
ESA's Euclid Space Telescope discovered two of the most distant quasars ever observed, providing crucial insights into how supermassive black holes formed in the early universe less than a billion years after the Big Bang.
Senado aprova suspensão de impostos para instalação de data centers no Brasil
O Senado Federal aprovou projeto que suspende impostos para instalação de data centers no Brasil, com texto aprovado na Câmara seguindo para sanção presidencial.
Ancient Ocean Survivors: How Sea Creatures Outlasted Dinosaurs
Marine species including horseshoe crabs, sharks, nautiluses, coelacanths, and sea turtles have survived multiple mass extinctions over hundreds of millions of years, but now face modern threats from fishing, habitat loss, and climate change.
La recuperación después de correr: cinco claves para entender cómo responde tu cuerpo
Artículo sobre la importancia de la recuperación después de correr, destacando que el entrenamiento continúa después de detener el cronómetro mediante monitoreo del sueño, hidratación y carga cardiovascular.
NASA's Swift Telescope Faces October Deadline as Rescue Mission Stalls
NASA's attempt to save the aging Swift telescope by repositioning it with a robotic satellite called LINK has failed due to orientation control problems. The telescope now has until October before it descends below a critical 185-mile operating altitude.
NASA's Swift telescope faces October deadline as rescue mission stalls
NASA's attempt to save the aging Swift telescope by repositioning it higher into orbit has failed after the robotic satellite LINK experienced orientation control problems. The telescope now has until October before dropping below a critical operating altitude of 185 miles.
German Research Icebreaker Polarstern Hits 2 Million Nautical Miles
The German research icebreaker Polarstern reached two million nautical miles on August 26, 2026, after 44 years of service. The vessel will be replaced by a successor in 2030.
Estudio revela cómo optimizar la eficacia de los fármacos PROTAC contra el cáncer
Investigadores de la Universidad de Edimburgo descubren que la eficacia de los fármacos PROTAC depende de cómo se acumulan las proteínas cancerígenas, no solo de su cantidad, permitiendo tratamientos oncológicos más personalizados.
Period Blood's Healing Promise: Lab Findings Don't Yet Translate to Clinical Cure
Research explores menstrual fluid's potential for tissue regeneration and diagnostics, though doctors caution laboratory findings don't yet support direct wound-healing claims.
Solar storms pose hidden threat to self-driving cars, GPS systems
Scientists discovered that powerful solar storms can disrupt GPS signals by over 33 feet, potentially compromising autonomous vehicle navigation and precision agriculture systems across North America.
Swift Telescope Resumes Science After Failed Rescue, But Faces Imminent Reentry
NASA restarted two of Swift's three science instruments after a failed orbital rescue mission, but the aging telescope's decaying orbit means it could fall to Earth within months.
Firelight May Have Sparked Human Language Evolution, Study Suggests
University of St Andrews researchers propose that firelight enabled fireside storytelling, which catalyzed the evolution of human language and sophisticated communication beyond ape-like systems.
Vaca austríaca Veronika surpreende cientistas ao usar vassoura com inteligência estratégica
Veronika, uma vaca de 13 anos, surpreendeu cientistas ao usar uma vassoura de formas diferentes para se coçar, escolhendo entre cerdas e cabo conforme a sensibilidade da pele, comportamento que questiona capacidades cognitivas dos bovinos.
Firelight May Have Sparked Human Language Through Extended Storytelling
University of St Andrews researchers propose that firelight extended social hours and enabled fireside storytelling, which may have catalyzed the evolution of human language distinct from ape communication systems.