Lift-off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years
The lunar flyby paves the way for a future landing and lays the foundation to send humans to Mars.
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Artemis II Mission Launches Successfully
The crew of Artemis II will not descend to the moon, but their capsule will fly over the far side …
Hidden NYC tunnel tied to Underground Railroad at risk of ‘significant damage,’ advocates warn
Engineers warn an Underground Railroad passageway found at NYC's Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan is threatened by a proposed nine-story …
Artemis II launches astronauts around the moon in first deep space mission since Apollo
NASA's Artemis II crew launched on the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, sending four astronauts around the …
Humanity’s return to the moon is a deeply religious mission
Editor’s Note, April 1, 5:00 pm ET: The interview in this piece was conducted when NASA first revealed the crew …
The Artemis Moon base project is legally dubious
With NASA planning to launch four astronauts on Wednesday on its Artemis II mission, the race to return to the …
Why the new GLP-1 pill is such a big deal
A new era of weight loss medication began on Wednesday: The Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 …
Meet ‘Rise’ the official mascot of the Artemis II moon mission
The plushie was designed by an California elementary-aged student
SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it’s keeping the numbers secret (for now)
What's expected to be the biggest IPO in human history is reportedly underway. SpaceX has filed for an initial public …
Galeforce winds expected to cause disruption over Easter weekend
A yellow weather warning for very strong winds has been issued for Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of north Wales …
How the Iran war came for elevator rides, street lights, and even butter chicken
Butter chicken has disappeared from some restaurant menus in India. Sri Lanka declared every Wednesday a public holiday. Laos cut …
America is going back to the moon
I have yet to see Project Hail Mary, the buzzy space blockbuster starring Ryan Gosling. But who needs science fiction …
Chimpanzee using floorboards for ‘drumming performance’ shows how music emerged in humans
Primate removes floorboards from walkway and uses them to make music
Renewables grew to almost 50% of global electricity capacity in 2025
The growth was led by a leap in solar capacity, which grew by 511 gigawatts in 2025 to 2,392 GW.
Who are the four Artemis II astronauts who will see the moon up close?
The moon is ready for its close-up.
How and When to Watch the Launch
Here’s everything you need to know about the Artemis II mission, the long-awaited (and long-delayed) human return to the moon.
Trump’s gas prices problem
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting …
The US Military’s GPS Software Is an $8 Billion Mess
The GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System was due for completion in 2016. Ten years later, the software for controlling the …
AI Has Flooded All the Weather Apps
Weather forecasting has gotten a big boost from machine learning. How that translates into what users see can vary.
How and when to see a pink moon, a comet and a galaxy this month
No, it's not a Barbie-themed moon.