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How Will the Artemis III Astronauts Train?
The Artemis III astronauts who were announced today will have had less mission training time than their Artemis II counterparts.
Artemis III Astronauts to Wear Prada Spacesuits
Prada and Axiom Space unveiled the bodysuit that will go to the moon.
A Surprising Find in Ancient Squirrel Poop: Woolly Mammoth Meat
In a new study, fossilized droppings suggested that ancient ground squirrels ate the meat of much larger animals, including mammoths, bison and saber-toothed cats.
Remember Apollo 9? No? Have a Look at Artemis III.
Almost forgotten now, the mission circled the Earth for 10 days, performing a series of tests with the lunar lander. What it lacked in glory it made up for in technological contributions.
What Is Artemis III? What to Know About NASA’s Latest Space Mission.
Artemis III is the third in a series of missions that gets humans closer to returning to the surface of the moon.
How Does the Blue Origin Rocket Explosion affect NASA’s Moon Plans?
NASA’s Artemis program has little room for error if it is to land astronauts on the moon by the end of 2028, but Blue Origin could be out of commission for at least a year.
NASA Will Announce New Artemis III Astronauts and an Update on Its Moon Program
The agency will announce the crew of Artemis III on Tuesday. But will the mission be ready to fly in 2027?
As Screwworm Cases Mount, U.S. Officials Ramp Up Response
The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.
Scientist Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle Mpox Virus Into U.S.
The virologist was stopped at the Detroit airport after working in Congo during a mpox epidemic. His lawyer said the material was for research.
They Spent Years on a Math Problem. Then They Were Scooped by A.I.
Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future?
Bowerbirds Are Stealing Cash, Plastic and Handcuffs for Love
For millions of years, male great bowerbirds have wooed their mates with flowers and seeds. But in today’s urban world, such humble fare may not cut it.
ANWR Oil Draws Few Bids, Despite Trump’s Push for ‘Liquid Gold’
An auction to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended with just 10 percent of the available land claimed for oil development.
U.S. Forest Service to Open Millions of Acres to Off-Road Vehicles
The forthcoming order echoes President Trump’s decision to repeal executive orders that have protected other public lands from vehicles for decades.
Leaks on Space Station Lead Astronauts to Briefly Seek Shelter in Spacecraft
Russian astronauts prepared to make repairs on Friday morning, but after an hour and a half, officials decided no urgent action was needed.
The New World Screwworm Is Back. Here’s What That Means.
Here’s why farmers and scientists are concerned over the New World screwworm’s unwelcome return to the United States.
In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes
Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.