# Brazilian Girl, 8, Logs 18 Asteroid Detections, Could Beat Record

Eight-year-old Nicole Oliveira of Fortaleza, Brazil, logged 18 preliminary asteroid detections in 2021, potentially making her the youngest asteroid discoverer.

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Nicole Oliveira, an eight-year-old in Fortaleza, Brazil, told AFP in 2021 that she had logged 18 preliminary asteroid detections. [^1]

Despite Real Madrid dominating in Seville, Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles preserved the win by saving a stoppage-time penalty from Kylian Mbapp outlaw in the 90th and 95th, after a VAR check on a possible prior foul did not award a retake. [^2]

Mexican forward Santiago Giménez made his debut for FC Porto on 2026-09-04 and played in a 2-1 win over Moreirense in Portugal's Primeira Liga. [^3]

Real Madrid suffered their first La Liga defeat of the 2026-27 season on 2026-09-04, losing 1-0 away to Betis on a goal by Irish striker Troy Parrott. [^4]

Asteroid Hunters is the Brazilian arm of the International Astronomical Search Collaboration, a NASA-affiliated effort founded by Patrick Miller at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. [^5]

Guinness World Records lists Luigi Sannino as the youngest person to discover an asteroid. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Nicole Oliveira, an eight-year-old in Fortaleza, Brazil, told AFP in 2021 that she had logged 18 preliminary asteroid detections. (Space Daily, News)
2. Despite Real Madrid dominating in Seville, Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles preserved the win by saving a stoppage-time penalty from Kylian Mbapp outlaw in the 90th and 95th, after a VAR check on a possible prior foul did not award a retake. (La Jornada, News)
3. Mexican forward Santiago Giménez made his debut for FC Porto on 2026-09-04 and played in a 2-1 win over Moreirense in Portugal's Primeira Liga. (La Jornada, News)
4. Real Madrid suffered their first La Liga defeat of the 2026-27 season on 2026-09-04, losing 1-0 away to Betis on a goal by Irish striker Troy Parrott. (La Jornada, News)
5. Asteroid Hunters is the Brazilian arm of the International Astronomical Search Collaboration, a NASA-affiliated effort founded by Patrick Miller at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. (Space Daily, News)
6. Guinness World Records lists Luigi Sannino as the youngest person to discover an asteroid. (Space Daily, News)

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