The real space science behind ‘Project Hail Mary’
The science fiction blockbuster wowed audiences with its depiction of space travel and more. Here’s what NASA staff and other scientists say about the basis
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Human ancestors butchered and ate elephants 1.8 million years ago, helping to fuel their large brains
A professor of anthropology explores how early hominids ate prehistoric elephants to survive.
Ancient Egyptian stone monument depicting a Roman emperor as a pharaoh discovered in Luxor
A stone slab depicting the Roman emperor Tiberius was found during restoration work at the Karnak temple complex in Luxor.
‘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
Does the moon look the same from everywhere on Earth?
The moon’s orientation changes quite dramatically across time and between places, largely due to differences in perspective.
Artemis II Recovery
NASA’s Orion spacecraft with Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut
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
Do the microbes in your gut influence what foods you like?
Can the microbes in your gut influence the foods you crave?
I found a new meteor shower — and it comes from an asteroid getting baked to bits by the sun
A NASA researcher in planetary sciences explains how he discovered a new meteor shower linked to a disintegrating asteroid.
AI for breakup texts? How ‘sycophantic’ chatbots are messing with our ability to handle difficult social situations.
Overly agreeable AI responses to interpersonal issues could mess with human moral perspectives.
Science news this week: Artemis II splashes down, the world’s fattest parrot bounces back, and the Shroud of Turin is contaminated
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
After a whirlwind mission to the moon, astronauts are back home. Here’s what’s next
The Orion crew module containing the four Artemis II astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean Friday evening. (Image credit: Bill Ingalls)
WATCH: Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth
The four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down on Earth, after a successful visit to the moon.
After more than 9 days in flight, NASA’s Artemis II is set to return to Earth
The four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission are set to return to Earth Friday evening. The crew is wrapping up a journey around