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Artemis II crew's 10-day trip around Earth & Moon — timeline of Nasa’s historic lunar mission
Artemis II successfully concluded with a safe splashdown, marking humanity's first crewed lunar journey in decades. The four astronauts travelled further than ever before, testing vital systems and paving the way for future Moon landings and Mars missions. This historic flight included the first woman, first Black astronaut, and first non-American on a lunar voyage.
How BBC recreated a highly controversial 1974 psychology prison experiment to test human obedience
The BBC once revisited the Stanford Prison Experiment through a controlled 2002 prison simulation to test how authority forms under structured conditions. While Zimbardo’s original study suggested roles alone could drive conformity and tyranny, the BBC experiment found authority depended more on group identity and cohesion, with guards struggling and prisoners resisting. Both studies remain influential but limited by lack of ecological validity.
‘We are looking into this’: NASA administrator replies to 10-year-old girl’s letter asking to declare Pluto a planet again
A 10-year-old girl's heartfelt plea to reinstate Pluto as a planet has captured global attention, prompting an encouraging response from NASA. Her letter, emphasizing Pluto's significance and the joy it brings, resonated deeply, reigniting public fascination with the celestial body. This heartwarming exchange underscores the power of curiosity and science communication.
'Riding a fireball': Artemis 2 crew set to face its most dangerous moment as Orion hurtles back to Earth
Artemis II's crew is preparing for a high-speed re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, a critical and dangerous phase of their mission. The Orion spacecraft's heat shield, which experienced issues on the uncrewed Artemis I mission, is under close watch as it faces extreme temperatures and pressure during its descent.
