Ciencia
Sweet Interstellar Discovery: Erythrulose Detected in the Milky Way
Scientists from the Spanish Astrobiology Center have for the first time identified a true sugar, erythrulose, in a gas and dust cloud near our galaxy's center. This finding suggests complex molecules can form before stars and planets are born.
JAXA's RV-X Reusable Rocket Successfully Completes First Flight
Japan's space agency JAXA successfully tested its RV-X prototype, a critical step towards reducing costs and boosting competitiveness in the global space market.
China's Great Green Wall: Artificial Forests Outpace Natural Growth
China planted 66 billion trees over nearly half a century to combat desertification, and a new study shows they grow faster than natural forests, albeit with important nuances.
Webb Telescope Uncovers Millions of Stars in Centaurus A Galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has transformed our view of Centaurus A, a nearby and active galaxy, revealing a complex stellar history and the influence of its supermassive black hole.
Scientists Build Synthetic Cell Capable of Self-Replication
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have successfully constructed a cell from non-living chemical components, ushering in an era of custom-designed organisms.
National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens in Washington D.C.
With a US$300 million investment, the new space offers immersive experiences and a journey through 138 years of discoveries, inviting visitors to become explorers.
Japanese Scientists Create Crystal Converting Sunlight to UV for Air Purification
A team of Japanese scientists has developed a novel crystalline material, iBu-DHI, capable of transforming visible sunlight into ultraviolet radiation. This breakthrough could revolutionize air purification and solar hydrogen production without requiring electricity.
AI Deciphers Vesuvius Papyrus, Reveals New Philodemus Book
Researchers successfully read "Philodemus, On the Gods, Book 8" from a charred scroll, a Vesuvius Challenge milestone expanding knowledge of the Greek philosopher.
Science Protects Metabolism in Microgravity, but Muscles Remain a Challenge
A recent study reveals that metabolism and muscle deterioration do not always progress in tandem under weightless conditions, a key finding for astronauts and patients with reduced mobility.
NASA Confirms Ancient Lake Sediments on Mars, Key to Life Search
The Perseverance rover discovered evidence of a lake over 3.5 billion years old in Jezero Crater, Mars, containing clay minerals that could preserve signs of ancient life. This finding is crucial for the mission to seek biosignatures on the Red Planet.
Unexpected Garnet Discovery in Martian Meteorite Reveals Mars' Geological History
Researchers have found garnet grains, a mineral never before observed on the Red Planet, inside a Martian meteorite, offering new insights into its 4.5-billion-year geological past.
NASA Orders ISS Crew to SpaceX Craft Amid Russian Segment Leak
Five astronauts took refuge in a Dragon capsule as Roscosmos considered a risky repair plan for an air leak in the Russian segment of the International Space Station.