Scientists develop gene-edited wheat that can make toasted bread less carcinogenic Bread and biscuits made from Crispr-edited wheat showed substantially reduced acrylamide levels The Guardian - UK · Apr 7
The Artemis 2 astronauts just flew by the moon. Lunar scientists can't wait for what's next "Apollo happened before I was born, and the idea that we will see humans on the moon within our lifetimes, with decades of advances in science and technology behind them, is remarkable." Space · Apr 7
Moon milestones: A rundown of Artemis 2's many spaceflight firsts You've probably heard it by now: NASA’s Artemis 2 mission was the first to launch astronauts to fly by the moon in more than 50 years. But that was just the first of the firsts for this mission. Space · Apr 7
'This is really big stuff.' Trump hails NASA Artemis 2 astronauts after historic moon flyby feat President Donald Trump on Monday night (April 6) hailed the courage and grit of NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts after their historic flyby around the moon. Space · Apr 7
Apollo 13's Triumph Meets Its Match — Watch Artemis II Redefine Space Exploration NASA's Artemis II astronauts travel farther than Apollo 13, completing a historic lunar flyby and offering unprecedented views of the Moon's far side International Business Times UK · Apr 7
Artemis 2 astronauts fly around the moon in record-breaking lunar loop by NASA NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts viewed parts of the moon never before seen with human eyes during their epic lunar flyby today (April 6) —and set a spaceflight record in the process. Space · Apr 7
Artemis II begins journey home after reaching record distance from Earth The four astronauts on the first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years reached 252,756 miles from Earth during a lunar flyby. The Independent UK · Apr 7
Blackouts, broken records and a message from the past: five key moments from Artemis II’s lunar flyby Crew of Orion capsule spent emotional day documenting surface of moon – and paying homage to astronauts who paved the way The Guardian - AU · Apr 7
Moon music: Here's a Spotify playlist of the Artemis 2 crew's wakeup songs Artemis 2 wake-up songs are mission control's way of starting the crew's day off with positivity. Here's the Spotify playlist. Space · Apr 6
Moon memorial: Artemis 2 astronauts name lunar 'bright spot' after mission commander's late wife As they broke the record for farthest distance from Earth ever traveled by an astronaut, NASA's Artemis 2 crew took a moment to dedicate a few features on the moon's surface for their spacecraft and lost loved ones. Space · Apr 6
Nasa Moon mission breaks deep space distance record set 56 years ago The Artemis II crew will be entirely cut off from Earth for a short time as they pass on the far side of the natural satellite. Evening Standard · Apr 6
Nasa Moon mission breaks deep space distance record set 56 years ago The Artemis II crew will be entirely cut off from Earth for a short time as they pass on the far side of the natural satellite. The Independent UK · Apr 6
NASA Clowning Samsung on Artemis II Crew Member's Space Photo on Instagram Debunked Explore the viral fake exchange between NASA and Samsung over Christina Koch's Orion photo, and how digital detectives exposed the truth. International Business Times UK · Apr 6
Artemis II just set a new distance-from-Earth record Artemis II's four astronauts have officially gone where no one has gone before. Axios · Apr 6
Space · Apr 6 Artemis 2 breaks humanity's all-time distance record during historic loop around the moon (video) NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts have now traveled farther from Earth than any people in history, breaking the mark set by the Apollo 13 crew in April 1970.
Space · Apr 6 'Maul – Shadow Lord' is the darkest and most focused animated 'Star Wars' show yet Darth Maul's own series instantly sets itself apart from its relatives with a killer pitch, but it suffers from familiar debut season frustrations.
Space · Apr 6 The moon up close: How the Artemis 2 astronauts are photographing their historic lunar flyby The Artemis 2 astronauts might be the first humans to survey certain areas of the moon's far side, and they're chronicling their historic journey in detail.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6 Scientists identify ‘neural fingerprint’ of psychedelic drugs in the brain Analysis of more than 500 brain scans finds LSD, psilocybin and other psychedelics increase cross-talk between brain systems
The Guardian - US · Apr 6 Artemis II crew enters moon’s gravitational grip ahead of historic flyby Nasa’s Orion capsule will be just over 4,000 miles above lunar surface, allowing astronauts to see both poles
Space · Apr 6 Deja vu: Trump proposes cutting NASA science funding by 47% again NASA faces the possibility of steep cuts again as the FY 2027 budget request proposes a 23% reduction in overall funding and a 47% cut to science programs.
Space · Apr 6 NASA Artemis 2 astronauts to make historic moon flyby today. Here's what to expect hour by hour (timeline) NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts will make a historic moon flyby today (April 6). Here's how it will happen, hour by hour.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6 ‘Traceability is vital’: labs test thousands of unregulated substances amid peptide craze Experts warn consumers of unknown risks as one lab says about a third of samples fail basic quality checks
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6 Is a new weight-loss drug making people fall out of love? Some people using retatrutide, which is not yet approved, are reporting ‘emotional flattening’, but experts point to a more complex picture
Space · Apr 6 Astronaut Victor Glover is the latest in a long line of Black American explorers − including York, the enslaved man who played a key role in the Lewis and Clark expedition Glover's achievement is worth celebrating. But it's also worth remembering that he belongs to a long and underappreciated history.
International Business Times UK · Apr 6 Artemis II Astronauts Could Become The First Humans To See A Comet Break Apart Near the Sun NASA's Artemis II mission may offer astronauts a rare chance to witness a comet breaking apart near the Sun, alongside exploring the Moon's mysteries.