Extreme heat is already creating “non-survivable” conditions for humans in heatwaves that have killed thousands and likely many more, according to new research that warns people are more susceptible to rising temperatures than first thought.
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Artemis II splashdown forecast: Orion’s return to Earth looking good, but NASA monitors Pacific storm that could impact landing
All eyes are on the Artemis II crew as the Orion spacecraft is set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean on their return from space on Friday, and weather conditions will need to be considered for when and where the crew could land off the West…
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NASA’s Artemis II moon mission is focusing on its return to Earth
April 8, 2026
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NASA’s Artemis II moon mission is focusing on its return to Earth
The Artemis II spacecraft is due to splashdown on April 10, and NASA officials and the astronauts on board are gearing up for that…
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Artemis II astronauts head for home, wrapping up final tests and experiments
Hurtling back toward Earth after a historic loop around the moon, the Artemis II astronauts worked through a relatively light day in space Wednesday, wrapping up a few final tests before packing up for reentry and splashdown Friday.
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Even before splashdown, Artemis II is delivering a scientific treasure trove
HOUSTON — As the Artemis II astronauts make their way inexorably back toward Earth, with splashdown scheduled for April 8, scientists on the ground are already poring over the data taken during a historic flight around the…
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NASA Artemis II astronauts to speak from deep space after record-setting flyby – Reuters
- NASA Artemis II astronauts to speak from deep space after record-setting flyby Reuters
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- NASA releases stunning new ‘Earthset’ image taken during historic lunar flyby CNN
- The Artemis II crew saw parts of the…
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‘No one knows what they are’: Researchers discover new type of cell that’s seen only during pregnancy
Scientists have unveiled a detailed “atlas” of the placenta and uterus, showing how these unique tissues grow and evolve throughout pregnancy to accommodate a developing fetus.
In charting this new map, the scientists revealed a subtype of cell…
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What is the quantum ‘Ghost Murmur’ purportedly used in Iran? Scientists question CIA’s claim of long-range heartbeat detection
April 8, 2026
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Is the ‘Ghost Murmur’ quantum device possible? Scientists are skeptical
Ghost Murmur was described as a futuristic CIA tool that could detect a heartbeat from vast distances. Physicists say the…
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16th-century silver coin discovered near Strait of Magellan marks the spot of a doomed Spanish colony
Archaeologists have discovered a Spanish coin placed beside the Strait of Magellan in southern Chile as part of a ceremony carried out by colonists more than 400 years ago.
The coin is a vital clue for archaeologists investigating a colonial…
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Overview effect: Artemis II crew may have had a perspective shift
As the Artemis II astronauts hurtled around the moon during their historic flyby, basking in unprecedented views of the illuminated lunar far side, pilot Victor Glover described the visuals as “sci-fi.”
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