
Breakthrough Prize 2026: O 'Oscar da Ciência' Premia Múon e Terapias Que Curam Cegueira
O 'Oscar da Ciência' premiou a medição do momento magnético do múon e pioneiros da terapia genética para cegueira e anemia falciforme.

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O 'Oscar da Ciência' premiou a medição do momento magnético do múon e pioneiros da terapia genética para cegueira e anemia falciforme.

Pesquisadores da Northwestern criaram neurônios artificiais flexíveis e baratos que se comunicam com células cerebrais reais, abrindo nova era na.

Cientistas descobriram o primeiro ovo fossilizado com embrião de Lystrosaurus, ancestral dos mamíferos que sobreviveu à maior extinção da Terra há 250 milhões.

April 2026 research reveals memories are rebuilt every time we recall them and can be altered or implanted.

Astronomers used the XRISM telescope to identify the source of anomalous X-rays from the star gamma-Cassiopeiae.

UCLA researchers identified rogue zombie macrophages that accumulate in aging tissues, flooding organs with chronic inflammation and driving fatty liver harm.

NYU Langone Health study reveals e-bikes and e-scooters caused a fivefold surge in brain injuries. Pedestrians suffer double the brain damage rate of riders.

Scientists saw electrons in graphene flowing like a frictionless liquid, defying the Wiedemann-Franz law. Discovery paves the way for next-gen quantum sensors.

University of Chicago undergraduates discovered SDSS J0715-7334, one of the most ancient and pristine stars ever found, which migrated from another galaxy into.

Researchers discovered lithium hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks. Finding could revolutionize batteries and reduce mining environmental impact.

April 2026 research reveals keeping systolic blood pressure below 120 mmHg reduces deaths from heart attack, stroke, and heart failure far beyond predictions.

April 2026 research reveals that obesity causes surprisingly different metabolic effects in men and women. Understand the differences and risks involved.

April 2026 research reveals that quantum systems can remember and forget at the same time, depending on the observer's perspective. See how it works.

New 3D geodynamic model reveals Yellowstone's magma system is more diffuse and dynamic than previously thought. A supervolcano in Japan is also rebuilding.

CERN's CMS analyzed 1 billion collisions and measured the W boson mass with unprecedented precision.

Scientists discovered that cells detect and silence inefficient genetic instructions, even when encoding the same protein.

MUSC researchers discovered via MRI a new brain drainage pathway along the middle meningeal artery. This finding could revolutionize Alzheimer's research.

A Kyoto University study published in Nature Astronomy in April 2026 reveals why Jupiter formed 4 giant moons while Saturn produced only one: Titan. Learn more.

Swiss researchers tested a four-legged robot that completed Mars missions 3x faster than human-guided alternatives. Published in Frontiers scientific journal.

Oxford study with 600,000 people reveals that obesity between ages 17 and 29 raises the risk of premature death by 70% from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Researchers at the University of Illinois created Connectome-seq, a technique using RNA barcodes to map neural connections with single-synapse precision.

Artemis II splashed down in the Pacific on April 10, 2026 after a historic lunar flyby. Four astronauts completed a 10-day mission. Full story inside.

The complete Artemis II return trajectory: service module separation, atmospheric skip reentry, heat shield at 2,760°C, parachutes and Pacific splashdown.

Study reveals genetic changes that enabled animals to repeatedly adapt from water to land. Evolution solved the same problem multiple times independently.

Scientists propose new way to detect gravitational waves by observing how they change light emitted by atoms. Study published in April 2026. Learn more.

Danish researchers discovered a hidden virus inside the gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis, found twice as often in colorectal cancer patients. Learn more.

Scientists discovered that cells actively create internal currents to move proteins quickly. These cellular winds push materials to the front of the cell and.

NASA astronauts break distance record from Earth during lunar flyby. Historic mission marks humanity's return to the Moon after 50 years. Find out more.

European team tests three robots in Lanzarote to explore lava tubes on Moon and Mars. Natural caves could shelter humanity's first space colonies. Learn more.

Toda a trajetória da missão Artemis II: tripulação, velocidade, distância, alimentação, sobrevoo lunar e retorno à Terra. Explore the facts and details.

Thawing permafrost is releasing greenhouse gases buried for 40,000 years and reviving dormant microorganisms. New studies reveal scenarios worse than expected

British scientists develop a blood test that identifies 50 cancer types through circulating tumor DNA analysis, with 92% accuracy. Discover the details.

University of Rochester scientists create a phonon laser measuring vibrations with unprecedented quantum precision, paving the way for satellite-free.

Scientists at the University of Tokyo capture the first real-time image of an electron spin flip in 140 femtoseconds, opening new frontiers in spintronics.

Kyushu University achieves 130% quantum yield using singlet fission and molybdenum spin-flip emitter, shattering the Shockley-Queisser limit for solar energy.

CERN discovered the 80th particle at the LHC: the doubly charmed baryon Xi-cc. Learn how this discovery reveals secrets of matter and the strong force.

University of Utah discovers massive freshwater deposits 3-4km beneath the Great Salt Lake using airborne electromagnetic surveys. Discover the details.

Scientists find 24 unknown species and a new superfamily in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, where 90% of life has never been cataloged. Discover the details.

NASA activated artificial intelligence on the Perseverance rover enabling autonomous navigation on Mars.

Yokohama National University team grows functional hair follicles from stem cells for the first time.

Researchers froze rat brain tissue at -196°C and restored neural activity. Historic milestone brings human cryogenics closer to science fiction reality.

NASA administrator announces the Ignition program: permanent Moon base and first nuclear-powered mission to Mars by the end of the decade. Learn more.

Vagus nerve stimulators and bioelectronic implants are revolutionizing medicine. The FDA approved 4 new devices in 2026 that replace traditional medications.

March 21 marks the International Day of Forests. But there's little to celebrate: every minute, the planet loses the equivalent of 10 football fields in forest.

Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider have found a particle similar to a proton but 4 times heavier.

Scientists discovered two species of marsupials considered extinct for 6 millennia in remote New Guinea forests.

Scientists developed the 'Jerk' method that detects micro-movements in the ground caused by magma, predicting eruptions hours in advance with 85% accuracy.

Scientists confirmed the existence of a vast reservoir of liquid water beneath the Martian crust — enough volume to cover the entire planet with an ocean 1.5.

Asteroid 2026 EG1 passed just 317,791 km from Earth — closer than the Moon — and was only discovered 4 days prior.

Torrential rains triggered deadly landslides in the Ethiopian highlands, killing over 50 people and displacing thousands. Understand the causes and impact.

New Michigan State University research reveals how cocaine permanently modifies neuron DNA through DeltaFosB and calreticulin proteins, explaining why relapse.

Archaeologists discover 40,000-year-old symbolic marks that may be humanity's oldest form of proto-writing, pushing the origins of written communication 35,000.

The largest solar storm of 2026 hit Mars directly, causing critical failures in orbital probes and rovers.

A newly discovered protective protein may be the key to preventing and even reversing Alzheimer's.

CRISPR gene editing is creating crops resistant to drought, pests, and climate change that could feed billions.

Two marsupial species considered extinct for 6,000 years have been found alive in the remote forests of New Guinea.

New evidence confirms enormous reservoirs of liquid water beneath the surface of Mars. Discover what this means for human colonization and the search for life.

Discover the deadliest tsunamis in history, the science behind these giant waves, and how global warming is increasing the risk of new disasters. Learn more.

There are over 1 million volcanoes beneath the oceans — and some of them are capable of altering the global climate.

From Ebola to COVID-19, 75% of emerging diseases come from animals. Understand how deforestation, climate change, and wildlife trade are creating conditions.

New H5N1 bird flu outbreak at a Hokkaido farm marks Japan's 21st case this season. Understand the risks, containment measures, and global impact. Learn more.

Japanese Head Spa exploded on TikTok with over 5 billion views. Discover what it is, real benefits, how it works, and how to do it at home. Learn more.

Discover how Polylaminine, created by Brazilian scientist Alexandre Fogaça Cristante, is revolutionizing spinal cord injury treatment with unprecedented.

The total lunar eclipse of March 14, 2026 will be one of the decade's most spectacular. Times, best locations, and how to photograph the Blood Moon. Learn more.

Your gut has more bacteria than stars in the Milky Way. Discover how the intestinal microbiome is revolutionizing diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention.

The most-saved self-care rituals on Pinterest in 2026. Morning routines, evening wind-downs, skincare rituals, and mental health practices that actually work.

Meal prep made easy: 20 high-protein, budget-friendly recipes that Pinterest users can't stop saving. Weekly plans, shopping lists, and calorie breakdowns.

Complete analysis of extreme climate in 2026: record temperatures, heat waves, devastating floods, polar ice melt, wildfires, and what science says about the.

Everything about SpaceX's Mars missions in 2026: 5 uncrewed Starships, challenges, technology, Tesla Optimus robots, and Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars.

Total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026 turns the Moon blood red. Learn where to see it, times, the science behind it, and how to photograph this cosmic spectacle.

Record rainfall in Minas Gerais Brazil in 2026 causes devastating floods, landslides and thousands displaced. Causes, impacts and how to help. Learn more.

Brazil reports 90 Mpox cases in 2026 with 8 states on maximum alert. New global variant identified. Symptoms, prevention, vaccine and expert analysis.

In the world's hottest desert, rocks weighing up to 300kg move by themselves leaving trails. For 100 years nobody knew how. Now science has the answer.

Mount Semeru, Java's highest volcano, records 29 eruptions in one week in February 2026. Pyroclastic flows, ash clouds, and exclusion zones — everything you.

6 planets align in the sky on February 28, 2026. Complete guide to observe Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune in this rare astronomical event.

Discover how traumas, fears, and beliefs are inherited across generations and why you repeat patterns you never chose. Exclusive interview with the author.

Scientists found evidence of large amounts of hydrogen in Earth's inner core. The revelation could change everything about planetary geology. Learn more.

Everything about Chronic Kidney Disease: global prevalence, 5 stages, silent symptoms, risk factors, modern treatments and prevention. Updated 2024-2025 data.

A massive Saharan dust cloud crosses the Atlantic and hits Northern and Northeastern Brazil in 2026. Discover the health risks and most affected regions.

From the largest dog to the oldest tortoise, from the blue whale to the fastest insect: the most impressive animal records certified by Guinness World Records.

Historic floods devastate Juiz de Fora, MG, with 584mm of rain in February 2026 — 3.4x the average.

Does it rain diamonds on Neptune? Does space have a smell? NASA confirms: these surreal facts about the universe are real. Discover truths beyond fiction.

From 4 million dead in China 1931 to the Rio Grande do Sul disaster in 2024. Real data, shocking numbers, and lessons humanity keeps ignoring. Learn more.

The 2026 Blizzard buried New York and the East Coast under 2 feet of snow. Cities paralyzed, flights canceled, emergencies declared. See what happened.

The 10% brain myth debunked by neuroscience. Discover how the brain really works, how much we actually use, and what science says about boosting your mind.

Why do some people seem born talented? Scientific analysis of genetics, deliberate practice, the 10,000-hour rule and neuroplasticity. Nature vs Nurture.

The James Webb Telescope detected biosignatures on exoplanets, Mars revealed mysterious structures and Europa may harbor ocean life. Discover the findings.

Discover the 15 rarest and most impressive natural phenomena on the planet. From ball lightning to lenticular clouds, events that seem impossible but are real.

Discover why we dream and what happens in the brain during dreams. New 2026 research reveals surprising functions of dreams for memory and creativity.

Understand impostor syndrome — why 70% of people feel like frauds at some point. Discover the science, the types, and how to overcome this phenomenon.

We separate fact from fiction about intermittent fasting. Analysis of 2024-2026 studies reveals proven benefits and popular myths about this practice.

Explore the 10 most important scientific discoveries of recent years revolutionizing medicine, technology and our understanding of the universe. Learn more.

Discover 10 scientific facts about the universe so strange they seem like fiction. From diamond stars to black holes devouring entire galaxies! Learn more.

Discover 10 rare natural phenomena that seem almost supernatural. From blood rain to fire rainbows, these extraordinary events will leave you absolutely amazed.

Discover popular brain myths that science has already debunked! From using only 10% to Mozart making you smarter. See the truth behind the facts. Learn more.

Discover incredible facts about human DNA you didn't learn in school. From sharing genes with bananas to having virus DNA, prepare to be surprised! Learn more.

Discover 15 amazing facts about the human body that will surprise you. From the brain processing speed to bone strength, explore the incredible machine you.

Discover fascinating facts about the Moon. From eternal footprints to moonquakes, our natural satellite is more incredible than you imagine. Learn more.

Understand black holes simply: what they are, how they form, existing types, and the greatest mysteries of the universe that still intrigue scientists in 2026.

Understand how photosynthesis works, the process that transforms sunlight into energy and oxygen. The science behind plant life explained simply. Learn more.

How does human memory work? Explore the science of short-term and long-term memory, how memories form, why we forget, and proven techniques to improve recall.

Understand the 5 stages of sleep and what happens in each one. Discover why every stage is essential for your health, memory, and physical recovery. Learn more.

Explore the fascinating science behind dreams. Why we dream, lucid dreaming techniques, recurring dream meanings, and what neuroscience has discovered.

How do volcanoes form and why do they erupt? Explore the geology of volcanic activity, from tectonic plates to magma chambers, and the most famous eruptions.

Discover fascinating facts about outer space that will blow your mind. From black holes to distant galaxies, explore the most incredible curiosities of the.

Discover what really happens in your body and brain during sleep. Understand sleep stages, dreams, and why sleeping is essential for health. Learn more.

Discover what causes the northern lights, where to see this magical phenomenon, and whether it's visible in Brazil. Complete guide with science and travel tips.

What is déjà vu and why does it happen? Explore the neuroscience behind this mysterious phenomenon, from memory glitches to temporal lobe theories and.

Why does music give you chills? Explore the neuroscience behind musical frisson, dopamine release, and the emotional power of melodies that move us to tears.

Discover why we yawn and why it's impossible not to yawn when someone yawns near you. Science reveals the mysteries of this fascinating reflex. Learn more.

Discover why the sky turns orange, pink, and red during sunset. The physics of light explains this natural spectacle that has enchanted humanity. Learn more.

Discover why the ocean is salty and where all that salt comes from. Science reveals the fascinating billions-year history behind ocean salinity. Learn more.

Why do blood types exist and what determines yours? Explore the science behind A, B, AB, and O blood groups, their evolution, and impact on health and diet.

Discover everything about black holes: how they form, what happens inside them, and why they're the most mysterious objects in the universe. Learn more.

Scientists discovered HD 137010 b, an Earth-sized exoplanet 146 light-years away that may harbor life. Learn everything about this historic discovery.

Discover how auroras form, why they change color, and where you can see them. Science explains this stunning natural spectacle in our comprehensive guide.

Discover how bioluminescence works in nature. From deep-sea creatures to fireflies, learn the science behind organisms that produce their own light naturally.