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Artemis II nears historic lunar flyby as Nasa tests path back to the Moon

06/04/2026
Four astronauts are currently en route to the Moon for NASA's Artemis II mission, a crucial rehearsal for future lunar landings. This historic 10-day journey marks humanity's return beyond Earth orbit since 1972. The crew will test vital systems and human performance in deep space, with a close lunar flyby scheduled for April 7.

Artemis 2 crew nears farthest distance ever flown by humans; Moon flyby to begin soon - latest updates

06/04/2026
Nasa's Artemis 2 astronauts are making history by flying around the moon, becoming the first humans in over 50 years to witness its surface up close. The four-member crew will observe lunar poles and a solar eclipse, gathering crucial data for future missions. This historic flyby marks a significant milestone for human space exploration.

Nasa's Artemis II crew reaches Moon, nears farthest distance ever flown by humans

06/04/2026
Nasa's Artemis II astronauts entered lunar orbit Monday, approaching a record-breaking distance from Earth as they prepare to fly around the moon's far side. This historic mission, the first crewed test flight of the Artemis program, will see the crew capture unique images of Earth and the moon, marking a significant step towards returning humans to the lunar surface.

‘The best camera to ever exist’: Artemis II crew to study the Moon's surface mainly with their eyes

05/04/2026
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

05/04/2026
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

04/04/2026
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.

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