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How Recovery Personnel Will Secure Artemis II Capsule at Sea After Splashdown
As the spacecraft bobs in the Pacific Ocean, recovery personnel from NASA and the U.S. Navy are out at sea, tracking the capsule and other pieces of jettisoned hardware.
Live Updates: Artemis II Astronauts On Course for Moon Mission Splashdown
The NASA flight is hours away from parachuting into the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, concluding a journey that sent humans around the moon for the first time since 1972.
Thomas S. Langner, Who Linked Social Ills to Mental Illness, Dies at 102
He helped lead what became known as the Midtown Manhattan Study, which showed that mental impairment is highly correlated with low socioeconomic status.
See Photos From All 10 Days of NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission
Over 10 days, the astronauts of NASA’s lunar flyby mission have achieved the near impossible.
How and When to Watch NASA’s Artemis II Splash Down in Pacific Ocean
Here’s what you need to know about Artemis II and the splashdown of the Orion capsule.
Is a Big Album Dropping? You Might Want to Watch the Road.
A study found that traffic fatalities increased in the United States by nearly 15 percent on the same days as the biggest album releases.
E.P.A. Says It Will End Biden’s Coal Ash Disposal Rules
Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the changes would help U.S. “energy dominance.” Environmentalists said they threaten drinking water.
New Charter Allows RFK Jr. to Reclaim Vaccine Policy Despite Court Ruling
The charter, published on Thursday, alters the makeup and purpose of the panel, opening the door for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reclaim his revision of national vaccine policy.
These Chimps Began the Bloodiest ‘War’ on Record. No One Knows Why.
A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it.
For Artemis II, Returning to Earth May Be the Most Dangerous Part of the Mission
After a successful flight around the moon, the astronauts are relying on a flawed heat shield to protect them as they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere.
I.U.C.N. Red List Moves Emperor Penguins to “Endangered”
Populations are declining as climate change causes the sea ice the birds need for survival to retreat, according to researchers.
NASA Prepares for Artemis II Splashdown After Historic Moon Flyby
The mission is seen as a key step toward resuming crewed lunar landings. Artemis II’s four astronauts are scheduled to land in the waters off Southern California on Friday.
Climate Change Denial Sees a Resurgence in Trump’s Washington
A conference near the White House drew dozens of people who reject the scientific consensus on climate change. The mood was triumphant.
Vegetative Patients May Be More Aware Than We Knew
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.
Why Manatees Need Humans to Slow Down and Pay Attention
These gentle giants forage in shallow waters, primarily along the coast of Florida, and often have fatal encounters with boats. What can be done to help them?
Patients Are Using Chatbots to Fight Medical Bills, With Mixed Results
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.
Artemis II Astronauts Get a Break After Journey Around the Moon
The crew of the NASA mission had a quiet day as they flew home toward Earth.
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