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‘The best camera to ever exist’: Artemis II crew to study the Moon's surface mainly with their eyes
Nasa's Artemis II astronauts are two-thirds of the way to the Moon, using their own eyes as the "best camera" to observe its surface. The four-member crew will conduct a lunar fly-around, capturing images and noting subtle color and texture changes. This historic mission marks the first crewed journey to the Moon in over 53 years.
‘Deafness reversed’: Scientists restore hearing in 10 patients with a single-injection gene therapy breakthrough
A groundbreaking gene therapy trial has successfully restored hearing in individuals with a rare form of congenital deafness. Researchers delivered a functional OTOF gene via a single injection, enabling speech recognition in some patients within weeks. This marks a significant shift towards correcting the root cause of genetic hearing loss.
Meet Karen Jenner: The woman who has removed over 31,000 pounds of ocean waste along Canada’s wild coastline
Karen Jenner, a dedicated volunteer, has removed over 31,000 pounds of ocean waste from Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy coastline. Her consistent, solo efforts, involving meticulous documentation and weighing of debris, highlight the vastness of marine pollution and the profound impact of individual commitment. Jenner's work inspires awareness by making an abstract environmental crisis tangible.
What would aliens make of us? Why UFO fascination is rising again in America
As America eyes the moon again, UFO interest surges, fueled by Obama's 'real' alien comment and Trump's promise of file releases. Scientists ponder alien judgment of human conflict, while pop culture reflects our own fears. The Pentagon acknowledges UAPs but finds no extraterrestrial link, yet some claim 'nonhuman intelligence' is real, urging transparency.
NASA’s Artemis II just captured Earth from deep space: Stunning new images show our planet like never before
Artemis II has entered deep space, marking a new phase in the return of human missions beyond Earth. The mission, led by NASA, has produced new images of Earth captured from beyond low Earth orbit. These photographs were taken from the Orion spacecraft as it travels towards the Moon. The visuals show Earth at a significant distance, offering a clear scientific record of the planet’s appearance during the mission. The images were released as part of routine mission updates and provide insight into both the spacecraft’s position and the observational conditions in deep space.
'One thing hasn’t changed, our home looks gorgeous from space': Artemis II shares stunning images of Earth
Nasa's Artemis II mission has released stunning first photographs of Earth as the crew journeys toward the moon. Captured by Commander Reid Wiseman, these images showcase our planet's beauty from the Orion spacecraft. This mission, a crucial step for future deep-space exploration and lunar missions, tests systems as the astronauts prepare for their lunar flyby and return to Earth.
‘No brain, no limits’: Billionaire-backed startup is growing headless human bodies and calling them bodyoids
A startup is developing "bodyoids," brainless human-like biological systems grown from stem cells, aiming to replace animal testing and provide a future source of transplantable organs. These integrated biological structures replicate system-level biology, offering a novel platform for drug development and organ replacement, though ethical debates and significant technical challenges lie ahead.
Japan-led mission uncovers asteroid with all 5 ‘letters’ of DNA, breakthrough for understanding life’s origins
Analysis of samples from the asteroid Ryugu has revealed all five nucleobases essential to DNA and RNA, strengthening evidence that life’s chemical building blocks are widespread in space. While not proof of extraterrestrial life, the finding suggests asteroids could have delivered key ingredients to early Earth, offering new insight into how life’s fundamental chemistry may emerge across the universe.
Watch: How Moon's gravity will help Artemis II return to Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission achieved a pivotal moment with the Orion spacecraft's main engine ignition, propelling astronauts towards the Moon. This crucial six-minute burn, generating immense thrust, set a 'free return trajectory' and marked humanity's return to deep space since 1972.
10 historical signs that suggest aliens exist
There are historical and celestial anomalies in human history that make us question what we thought we knew about how technology and the stars interacted in the past. The Giza Plateau's unmatched geodetic accuracy and the strange ‘out-of-place’ artefacts like the Antikythera Mechanism are just two examples of unexplained things from around the world. Mainstream academia often says that these kinds of accomplishments are due to lost human creativity, but the fact that these sites are so complicated logistically and mathematically lends credence to the paleocontact hypothesis.
From cookies to green tea: What Nasa Artemis II astronauts have in their moon mission menu
As Artemis II launches, astronauts are fueled by a meticulously planned food supply designed for health and energy during their lunar journey. The 189 unique menu items, including beverages, meals, and treats, are selected for shelf-stability and ease of consumption in microgravity, ensuring crew well-being for this historic mission.
First time since 1972, humans leave Earth orbit: Artemis II astronauts head for the Moon; what comes next?
Humans have once again ventured beyond Earth's orbit as NASA's Artemis II mission successfully propelled its crew towards the Moon. This historic flight, the first since 1972, carries a diverse crew on a lunar flyby, marking a significant step in humanity's return to deep space exploration and paving the way for future lunar missions.
