Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon
NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.
Read MoreDid you feel it? As Artemis II nears reentry, scientists want to know how far the sonic boom travels
Southern Californians might hear a sonic boom as NASA’s Artemis II moon mission reenters the atmosphere off the coast of San Diego Friday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Read MoreNEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and ‘world’s largest’ space expo
Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.
Read MoreThe Future of the Artemis Program Is Riding on Reentry
Entire space programs have been canceled after a failure in the reentry phase. In the final test for Artemis II, astronauts will travel at 32 times the speed of sound as they return from the moon.
Read MoreThe Artemis 2 astronauts saw a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Here’s what it looked like
A newly released NASA timelapse reveals the moon crossing the sun as seen from deep space, giving the Artemis 2 crew a rare extended view of totality and the solar corona.
Read MoreWhy I’m hunting for Comet Pan-STARRS right now — before it’s too late
A rare long-period comet returns after 170,000 years — here’s how to find comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) before sunrise this April, with key dates, viewing tips and the best mornings to look.
Read More‘They’re not shipping cows up to Mars’: ‘For All Mankind’ creators talk scientific accuracy and colonial inspirations behind season 5 (interview)
We chat with “For All Mankind” creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolbert about season 5’s dramatic arc, scientific accuracy, and real-world parallels.
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Read MoreScientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong
Alzheimer’s isn’t just one problem—it’s a tangled mix of biology, aging, and overall health. That’s why drugs targeting a single factor have fallen short, even as new treatments show modest benefits. Scientists are now pushing toward multi-pronged strategies, from gene editing to brain-cell rejuvenation and gut health interventions. The goal: stop treating Alzheimer’s as one…
Read MoreArtemis II nears its finale
After looping around the moon, the Artemis II crew — and their capsule’s heat shield — are preparing for the mission’s final major test: coming home.
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