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NASA Will Announce New Artemis III Astronauts and an Update on Its Moon Program

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 1:53pm
The agency will announce the crew of Artemis III on Tuesday. But will the mission be ready to fly in 2027?

Can NASA Really Land Astronauts on the Moon by 2028?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 1:36pm
Experts have been hopeful, but say the agency’s lunar aspirations are largely at the whims of two billionaires, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

A Scientific Achievement That’s Totally Random

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 1:19pm
Encryption systems rely on “random” numbers, but conventional computers can’t generate them perfectly. New research shows that quantum physics can.

How Will the Artemis III Astronauts Train?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 12:45pm
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

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:18am
Prada and Axiom Space unveiled the bodysuit that will go to the moon.

A Surprising Find in Ancient Squirrel Poop: Woolly Mammoth Meat

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:12am
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.

Why is NASA going back to the moon?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:06am

Remember Apollo 9? No? Have a Look at Artemis III.

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:53am
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.

Who gets to be a NASA astronaut?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:42am

What Is Artemis III? What to Know About NASA’s Latest Space Mission.

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:36am
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?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:30am
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.

What is the Orion spacecraft?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:30am

NASA Will Announce New Artemis III Astronauts and an Update on Its Moon Program

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 5:02am
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

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 8:41pm
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.

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 3:52pm
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.

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 2:52pm
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

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 5:02am
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’

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 6:52pm
An auction to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended with just 10 percent of the available land claimed for oil development.

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