Ben Turner is a U.K. based writer and editor at Live Science. He covers physics and astronomy, tech and climate change. He graduated from University College London with a degree in particle physics before training as a journalist. When he's not writing, Ben enjoys reading literature, playing the guitar and embarrassing himself with chess.
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The latest on the cruise ship hantavirus infections, a shortcut to Mars, and a fast-charging quantum batteryScience news this week May 9, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
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Surgery performed on a baby in the womb, a rogue chatbot deletes a company's database, why the universe could end much sooner than expected, and forecasters race to understand this year's rapid El Niño.Science news this week May 2, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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The AMOC moves closer to collapse, scientists create artificial neurons, the "Iliad" is found inside and Egyptian mummy, and researchers search for treatments for brain-eating amoebasScience news this week April 25, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
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Artemis II heat shield aced its blistering reentry, ghostly underwater photo revealsThe Orion heat shield used for the Artemis II mission held up perfectly, early photos and a NASA assessment reveal.
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Physicists witness faster-than-light darkness pinpricks, humans found to still be evolving, and the endangered polar bears that are getting fatter than everScience news this week April 18, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
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Artemis II splashes down, the kākāpō bounces back, the Shroud of Turin gets weirder, and a functional cure for type 1 diabetesScience news this week April 11, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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'Welcome home, Integrity': Artemis II crew return to Earth after 'bullseye landing' caps historic moon missionLive Blog The Artemis II crew have safely landed in the Pacific Ocean after a historic flight around the moon. Take a look back at our live blog's launch coverage from the hours and seconds until splashdown.
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'They are literally everywhere': The shocking story of how forever chemicals polluted the worldINTERVIEW Live Science spoke with Mariah Blake, an investigative journalist and author of the book "They Poisoned The World," about one of the greatest corporate scandals in history.
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'So much magic': Artemis II shares first images from the far side of the moon, including new 'Earthset' and total eclipse in spaceNASA's first set of images captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby are here, and they're stunning.
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The Artemis II astronauts have just flown farther from Earth than any humans in historyArtemis II is now the farthest crewed mission from Earth in history. The occasion was marked by a number of poignant moments.
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In photos: Artemis II's historic launch for the moonMillions watched on April 1 as the Artemis II mission sent humans back to the moon for the first time since 1972. Here's the day in pictures.
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'We go for all of humanity': Artemis II rocket lifts off to the moon — look back at our live coverageLive Blog The Artemis II crew have left Earth and are bound for the moon. Take a look back at our live blog's launch coverage from the days, hours and seconds until takeoff.
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NASA announces moon base, Iran war releases staggering carbon, why weed gives people munchies, and Artemis II preps for liftoff.Science news this week March 28, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Live Science Today: Jaw-dropping first glimpse of sperm whale birth and how NASA is turning astronauts into test subjectsDaily Roundup Friday, March 27, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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Live Science Today: Meta and Google fined for causing social media addiction and how dogs were our friends for millenniaDaily Roundup Thursday, March 26, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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Live Science Today: NASA announces $20 billion moonbase as unprecedented wildfires spreadDaily Roundup Wednesday, March 25, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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Live Science Today: Jensen Huang AGI claim and major leap to reanimation after deathDaily Roundup Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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Live Science Today: Earth hits record energy imbalance, Hawaii floods and NASA prepares for Artemis II launchDaily Roundup Monday, March 23, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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Rare star spotted in its original galaxy could answer a key question about the ingredients of life: Space photo of the weekThe ancient and rare star PicII-503 is helping astronomers understand how carbon became so abundant in the universe.
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Super El Niño looms, an Acropolis fragment resurfaces, a promising cure for Alzheimer's appears, and a hexagonal diamond is madeScience news this week March 21, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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NASA's Artemis II rocket rolls to launch pad in final bid to meet April deadlineA series of leaks means the coming launch window will be NASA's final attempt to meet its April mission deadline.
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Live Science Today: Monte Verde controversy and heatwave lashes the WestDaily Roundup Friday, March 20, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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Live Science Today: Artemis II readies for rollout as auroras paint skiesDaily Roundup Thursday, March 19, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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Live Science Today: Meningitis is back and Iran war fertilizer shockDaily Roundup Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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