Investigación Científica
Human Thought May Begin Before Birth, Study Suggests
Recent research from the University of Durham and Lisbon suggests that consciousness and thought form during gestation, challenging previous ideas.
MIT Engineers Develop Tiny Ingestible Pill for Internal Temperature
MIT engineers created a blueberry-sized ingestible thermometer, capable of continuously and precisely monitoring core body temperature from the gastrointestinal tract.
Humanoid Robot Pemba Climbs Chimborazo, Sets Sights on Everest Summit
The humanoid robot Pemba, an adaptation of the Unitree G1, recently ascended over 6,000 meters on Chimborazo and now aims to conquer Mount Everest. This technological feat paves the way for new forms of exploration in extreme environments.
Microsoft Unveils Majorana 2 Quantum Chip with 20-Second Qubit Lifespan
The new chip boasts 1,000 times more stable qubits, and with the Microsoft Discovery platform, accelerates R&D towards a commercial quantum computer by 2029.
Stanford's STEHM Model Optimizes Search for Habitable Exoplanets
Stanford University introduces STEHM, a new tool that filters exoplanets based on their ability to maintain stable atmospheres, a key condition for life.
NASA Reveals New Path for Earth's Essential Life Elements
A recent study, published in Science Advances, uncovers how early Earth may have received phosphorus and nitrogen, highlighting Jupiter's critical role.
NASA Space Robotics Challenge
NASA invites U.S. researchers to submit proposals for experiments using a robotic arm that will be sent to low Earth orbit as part of the Fly Foundational Robots mission.
Reducing Methane Alone Could Complicate Ozone Layer Recovery
A new study warns that isolated reductions in methane, a potent greenhouse gas, could jeopardize progress made in protecting the atmosphere.
Diagnostic Ultrasound Could "Break" Envelopes of Viruses Like SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1
Researchers successfully tested in the laboratory a physical method using high-frequency sound waves to destabilize and destroy viruses without harming human tissues.
Hubble Data Reanalysis Lowers Confidence in Europa's Water Plumes
A new review of 2014 Hubble observations significantly reduces confidence in the existence of water vapor plumes on Jupiter's moon Europa. This finding re-evaluates how scientists might study its hidden ocean.
Asthma Drug Halts Tumor Growth, Reprograms Immune Cells in Mice
Montelukast, an FDA-approved medication, showed promise in blocking a molecule tumors use to evade the immune system, paving a fast track to human clinical trials.
Andrew McCarthy Captures Boeing 737 Transiting Sun After 1.7 Million Photos
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy waited six days to achieve a unique shot of an airplane crossing the Sun, highlighting patience in his field.