NASA authorizes final jump for Artemis II to Moon

TITUSVILLE (United States), 02/04/2026.- The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the Orion capsule for the Artemis II mission lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida, USA, 01 April 2026. EFE/EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Miami, US (EFE).- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) authorized on Thursday the initiation of the Artemis II Orion capsule’s journey to the Moon, scheduled for 25 hours after liftoff from Cape Canaveral (Florida, United States). This is the next critical step in the mission, which anticipates returning humans to lunar orbit for the … Leer más

Brussels takes action against Snapchat and Pornhub for failing to control minors’ access

(FILE). A file photo of a smartphone displaying the Pornhub app. Aug. 14, 2025. EFE/EPA/NEIL HALL

Brussels (EFE).- The European Commission took new steps towards greater protection for minors on digital platforms on Thursday by opening an investigation into Snapchat and filing accusations against Pornhub and other pornographic websites for possible violations of European regulations. These proceedings could result in sanctions for the companies if they do not correct their practices. … Leer más

Peruvian ‘Punch’: Rescued monkey clinging to a stuffed mother after Amazon tragedy

A baby capuchin monkey, dubbed the Peruvian Punch, was seen in Lima, Peru, 05 March 2026. Punch was rescued and now, like his famous Japanese namesake, clings to a stuffed animal, seeking the warmth that was taken from him by the illegal wildlife trade. EFE/ Paolo Aguilar

By Paula Bayarte Lima, Mar 5 (EFE).- Punch, a baby squirrel monkey from the Peruvian Amazon, was separated from his mother at birth and transported to arid Lima to be sold as a pet, where he was fortunately rescued. Like his famous Japanese namesake, he now clings to a stuffed animal, seeking the warmth stolen … Leer más

NASA successfully launches missions to map heliosphere, study solar wind

A photo provided by NASA shows theInterstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) moving towards Lagrange point 1 after successfully separating from the second stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, 24 September 2025. EFE/NASA /FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES /MANDATORY CREDIT

Miami, USA (EFE).- The United States space agency NASA successfully launched three missions into space on Wednesday that seek to map the heliosphere – the layer that surrounds and protects the solar system -, critically track space weather and study how the Earth’s upper atmosphere responds to solar winds. The three missions took off from … Leer más

SpaceX’s Starship edges closer to Moon and Mars missions after milestone test

By Hugo Barcia Miami, US (EFE).- SpaceX’s Starship took a major step toward future missions to the Moon and Mars on Tuesday, after the company’s powerful rocket completed its 10th test launch and landed in the Indian Ocean, following three consecutive failed attempts. The milestone reassured NASA and SpaceX about the vehicle’s potential, though significant … Leer más

Xi to visit Moscow for WWII anniversary, deepen China-Russia ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shake hands during the signing ceremony of documents concerning the further development and cooperation between Russia and China at the Moscow Kremlin, Russia, 21 March 2023. EFE-EPA/MIKHAIL TERESCHENKO / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Beijing, May 4 (EFE).— Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia next week to attend commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, including a major military parade in Moscow’s Red Square. During the May 7–10 trip, Xi is expected to hold strategic talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen … Leer más

China accuses US of interfering with super-telescope installation in Chile

Chinese Ambassador to Chile Niu Qingbao (right) speaks during a news conference Tuesday in Santiago, Chile. April 29, 2025. EFE/ Javier Martín

Santiago (EFE).- China’s ambassador to Chile, Niu Quinjbao, accused the United States on Tuesday of interfering to prevent the construction of a super-telescope in Chile’s northern desert and urged the government not to delay the installation and to respect the agreements already signed. Speaking at a press conference at the Chinese Embassy in Santiago, the … Leer más

OpenAI, Softbank see ‘security problems’ amid DeepSeek advent

The SoftBank logo is seen at a store in Tokyo, Japan, 28 January 2025. EFE-EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON/FILE

Tokyo, Feb 3 (EFE).- American technology company OpenAI and Japan’s Softbank warned Monday in Tokyo about possible security threats related to Artificial Intelligence, in an allusion to DeepSeek, a new Chinese alternative in the sector that has led download lists since its launch. Setting Boundaries for Human Safety «We must protect human safety. Although the … Leer más

‘North Korea-linked hackers stole $659 million in cryptocurrency in 2024’

An illustration photo shows person sitting in front of a computer screen in Moers, Germany, 04 January 2019. EPA-EFE FILE/SASCHA STEINBACH

Tokyo, Jan 14 (EFE).- Hackers linked to North Korea stole at least $659.1 million in cryptocurrency in 2024 as it continued to engage in malicious cyber activities to finance its illicit weapons program, according to a joint statement by South Korea, the United States and Japan on Tuesday. This is the first time that the … Leer más

Self-destruct TB vaccine shows promise in boosting safety, efficacy

[FILE] Women take part in a march on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, in Chennai, (India), Tuesday, March 23, 2010. EFE/Nathan G.

Science Desk, Jan 10 (EFE).- Scientists have developed a breakthrough mechanism that makes the intravenous Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) tuberculosis vaccine safer and more effective by enabling the injected viral load to self-destruct after completing its task, thereby reducing the risk of accidental self-infection. Researchers from the American universities of Pittsburgh and Cornell have developed the … Leer más

Social media use linked to reduced depression in older adults

[FILE] A man reads news about the services of major social media services going down, in Karachi, Pakistan, 04 October 2021. EFE-EPA/SHAHZAIB AKBER

Beijing, Nov 12 (EFE).– A new Chinese study suggests that social media use can help prevent and reduce depression symptoms among middle-aged and older adults. The research, published in the international journal, Translational Psychiatry, used data from an ongoing study on Chinese residents aged 45 and older. The team analyzed the impact of social media … Leer más