The Latest Breaking News on Science

Scientists find way to make healthier and ‘oozier’ vegan cheese

Vegan cheese is typically made from a combination of starch and solid fats like coconut or palm oil.

The Independent UK · Apr 5

Artemis 2 astronauts are about to see one of the rarest skywatching sights of all — a solar eclipse from beyond the moon

The four Artemis 2 astronauts will see a solar eclipse from beyond the moon's far side on Monday evening (April 6), and they'll use the opportunity to make some science observations.

Space · Apr 5

The breakout star of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission isn't an astronaut — it's the space toilet

The on-again, off-again lunar loo allows astronauts to "go" at the moon like no one's gone before.

Space · Apr 5

Artemis 2 moon astronauts will try to recreate Apollo 8's historic 'Earthrise' photo during April 6 flyby

Plans are in place for the crew of Artemis 2 to try to replicate one of the most famous images ever taken from space — Apollo 8's shot of Earth rising over the moon's horizon.

Space · Apr 5

Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say

Letters to US agency raise concerns over tech firm’s plans to use reflective satellites and expand numbers in low Earth orbit

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5

This is the inspiring Easter message an Artemis 2 astronaut has for Earth while traveling to the moon (video)

NASA astronaut Victor Glover delivered an impromptu Easter message as his Artemis 2 Orion capsule sped toward the moon on Saturday (April 4).

Space · Apr 5

Dozens of hidden star streams found in the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy

Astronomers discovered dozens of stellar streams in the Milky Way using Gaia data, offering new clues about galaxy formation and dark matter.

Space · Apr 5

Artemis II’s Jeremy Hansen calls Project Hail Mary ‘a real treat’ before his space mission

Astronaut calls fellow Canadian Ryan Gosling’s movie ‘extraordinary’ ahead of Artemis II crew’s lunar fly-around

The Guardian - US · Apr 4

Artemis 2 astronauts — now halfway to the moon — report 'burning smell' from toilet, but everything's fine

The astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission reported a burning smell from their Orion spacecraft toilet overnight, but Mission Control isn't overly concerned. They are over halfway to the moon today.

Space · Apr 4

What are peptides, are they safe and is there evidence to back up the hype?

Influencers and athletes are among those claiming substances can help with injury repair, weight loss and angi-ageing

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4