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'Human minds shouldn't have to go through' this: Artemis II crew recalls unreal moment when Earth disappeared — Space photo of the week A stunning Earthset image from Artemis II recalls Apollo 8's Earthrise, marking humanity's return to deep space and the start of a new era of exploration.
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The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photos As Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.
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10 Artemis II photos that define humanity's return to the moon From spectacular views of Earth to a unique total solar eclipse, Artemis II's most breathtaking images tell the story of humanity's return to deep space after more than 50 years.
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'We are getting very, very close': NASA makes final Artemis II preparations as expectation grows for Wednesday launch

By Patrick Pester published

NASA's Artemis II crew is ready to fly around the moon, with promising weather forecasts for a Wednesday launch.

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Farthest, fastest and most diverse: 6 major records the Artemis II astronauts will smash as NASA returns to the moon

By Harry Baker published

The Artemis II astronauts will soon launch on the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years. During this trip, they will travel farther and faster than any humans in history — and will each claim a different individual record.

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Saturn's chaotic atmosphere revealed in most comprehensive view yet by James Webb and Hubble telescopes

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Viewing Saturn in complementary wavelengths, the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes reveal more about what makes up the layers of ringed planet's atmosphere.

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Hubble images taken 25 years apart show big changes in the iconic Crab Nebula —‬ Space photo of the week

By Jamie Carter published

Astronomers reveal new insight into an iconic supernova remnant's evolution, structure and pulsar-driven growth over 25 years.

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NASA announces moon base, Iran war releases staggering carbon, why weed gives people munchies, and Artemis II preps for liftoff.

By Ben Turner published

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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How to catch the full 'Pink Moon' in April followed by a 'Blue Moon' in May

By Jamie Carter published

April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, determines the dates of Passover and Easter. This year, it rises on April 1.

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Mystery medical episode that left astronaut unable to speak shows one of NASA's biggest risks as moon missions ramp up

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Veteran astronaut Michael Fincke's sudden medical emergency aboard the ISS is a stark reminder that, as NASA pushes toward long-term lunar missions, astronaut health remains one of spaceflight's biggest unknowns.

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Astronauts will 'absolutely be test subjects': NASA's moon base dreams could have a human cost

By Georgia Michelman published

Experts say building a lunar colony within the next decade, as NASA and Elon Musk want to, will require finding solutions to problems we don't yet fully understand.

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Astronauts may struggle to reproduce in outer space, study suggests — what does that mean for the future of space colonization?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

A new study found that microgravity simulated on Earth hindered sperm cell movement, egg fertilization and embryo development ‪—‬ findings that have serious implications for the future of space colonization.

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Chinese lander reveals giant 'cavity' of radiation between Earth and the moon — and it could change how lunar exploration is done

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

A new study using data from China's Chang'e-4 moon lander found an area of reduced radiation from cosmic rays near the moon. The findings could be used to improve the safety of lunar explorations.

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