An international team of researchers, led by Spanish scientist Jorge Hernández-Bernal, has unraveled the mystery of the 'impossible cloud' of 1,800 kilometers on Mars, revealing a rare physical process that challenges the traditional rules of meteorology. #Marte #Ciencia #Nubes (translated)
The American company Reflect Orbital has designed an experimental satellite called Eärendil-1, equipped with an 18-meter mirror that will reflect sunlight to Earth at night, although scientists warn about the potential light pollution that a future constellation of these devices could cause. #ReflectOrbital #IluminaciónEspacial #ContaminaciónLumínica (translated)
A team of eight scientists has recorded the lowest temperature on Earth, reaching -98 degrees Celsius in the East Antarctic Plateau, revealing extreme conditions necessary for this phenomenon. #Antártida #temperaturaExtrema #ciencia (translated)
"Normally, in all countries, the electorate of the losing party shows anger during the first year until that fades away. In Spain, they have been angry for three years. And increasingly so. And that has a great mobilizing effect." This is corroborated in a more scientific way by the political scientist Ignacio Urquizu, director general of Metroscopia: "Normally, in all countries, the electorate of the losing party shows anger during the first year until that fades away. In Spain, they have been angry for three years. And increasingly so. And that has a great mobilizing effect." #EleccionesGenerales #PedroSánchez #PartidoPopular (translated)
The Nobel Prizes of 2026 recognize those brave scientists who challenged the fundamental questions of science. #JavaScript #AdBlocker #WebDevelopment (translated)
Jonathan, the 194-year-old giant tortoise from Aldabra, has been the subject of scientific study revealing 287 unique genetic variants that contribute to his incredible longevity and offer new insights into aging. #Jonathan #Longevidad #Tortugas (translated)
Scientists have discovered that the Elongated Cloud of Arsia Mons on Mars forms through an unusual process of homogeneous nucleation, allowing water vapor to freeze directly into ice particles without the need for dust particles, which has never been observed before in a planetary atmosphere. #Marte #Ciencia #NubesAtmosféricas (translated)
"ML4 is at the frontier of open weight models," says Guillaume Lample, co-founder and scientific director of the company. #InteligenciaArtificial #PesosAbiertos #Mistral (translated)
A coalition of 16 state attorneys general is suing the U.S. Health Secretary for removing seven vaccines from the new childhood vaccination schedule, arguing that this decision jeopardizes public health and lacks scientific basis. #VacunasInfantiles #SaludPública #DemandasLegales (translated)
JH Fonseca stated that Daniela Lima attributed part of Flávio's female votes to his appearance and youth. He said he was ridiculed for mentioning a scientific basis for this explanation and referred to the "halo effect" and attractiveness bias. #Política #Científico #Votação (translated)
Japanese scientists have successfully cultivated and transplanted human pituitary tissue into a macaque, marking a significant advance in regenerative medicine, although the procedure remains experimental and will require further research. #CélulasMadre #MedicinaRegenerativa #InvestigaciónCientífica (translated)
The International Longevity Summit in Madrid brings together experts and scientists to discuss life extension, generating controversy due to its elitist approach in a capitalist context that raises questions about who truly benefits from these advancements in longevity. #Longevidad #Envejecimiento #Salud (translated)
La erupción del monte Vesubio que devastó Pompeya en el año 79 d.C. ha permitido a científicos mejorar el método de datación argón-argón, lo que facilitará la datación más precisa de otros eventos geológicos en el futuro. #Pompeya #Vesubio #DataciónGeológica
El Abismo de Challenger, considerado el punto más profundo de la Tierra, presenta discrepancias en su medición, con estimaciones recientes que oscilan entre 10.914 y 10.932 metros, lo que genera un debate científico sobre su profundidad exacta. #AbismoDeChallenger #FosaDeLasMarianas #ProfundidadOceánica
Ejecutivos y científicos advierten sobre el riesgo de una explosión de inteligencia en el desarrollo de IA capaz de mejorarse a sí misma, lo que podría amenazar el control humano y desencadenar avances tecnológicos sin precedentes. #InteligenciaArtificial #RiesgosIA #AutomejoraRecursiva
"no van a dejar que un astronauta novato vaya primero a la Luna"Así la ha dado a conocer Álvarez: "Como astronautas, tenemos que aprender muchas cosas, biología, mecánica, ingeniería..., pero es importante hablar el mismo idioma que los científicos, porque nosotros somos sus manos y sus ojos en el espacio". #Astronauta #PabloÁlvarez #MisionesEspaciales
Científicos del CNIO han descubierto una vía para eliminar las 'semillas' de la metástasis cerebral en una fase temprana y antes de que aparezcan los síntomas, lo que podría prevenir su desarrollo y las recaídas post-quirúrgicas. #MetástasisCerebral #InvestigaciónOncológica #PrevenciónCáncer
Román Orús, experto español en inteligencia artificial y único representante en el Panel Científico Internacional de la ONU, advierte sobre la necesidad de frenar el rápido avance de la IA para evitar que se escape del control humano y garantizar su supervisión. #InteligenciaArtificial #SeguridadIA #ControlHumano
El periodista Graciano Palomo presenta su nueva biografía sobre el científico Mariano Barbacid, destacando su potencial para ganar el Nobel una vez que su terapia contra el cáncer de páncreas tenga éxito en humanos. #Cáncer #MarianoBarbacid #InvestigaciónCientífica
📷 Chasco-cinzento (Oenanthe oenanthe) pequeno passeriforme, aqui discreto no alto de um poste. Mas o seu nome científico carrega uma história fascinante. A palavra Oenanthe deriva do grego antigo oinos (vinho ou videira) e anthos (flor), literalmente, “flor da videira”.
