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Artemis II: Nasa’s crewed rocket lifts off to begin 10-day lunar journey – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?

Here's what's on the experiment roster for the Artemis 2 moon mission.

Space

King sends good wishes and an eco-message to lunar mission astronauts

Charles says it is vital ‘the Moon remains a beacon of peaceful scientific discovery rather than a theatre of exploitation’.

Evening Standard

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Meet ‘Rise’ the official mascot of the Artemis II moon mission

The plushie was designed by an California elementary-aged student

The Independent UK

Artemis II Launch: UK Time, Live Stream and Everything You Need to Know About NASA's Moon Return

NASA's Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts on a 10‑day journey around the moon, with lift-off from Cape Canaveral set for 11:24 p.m. UK time and full live coverage on YouTube.

International Business Times UK

NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Finally Enters Countdown After Delays and Hydrogen Leak Test Setback

NASA's Artemis II mission marks a historic moment as it prepares for its first crewed flight to the Moon in over 50 years. Discover the stakes, the crew, and the mission's significance.

International Business Times UK

Patrick McKeown obituary

Precision engineer whose unit at Cranfield University helped develop scanners, tiny integrated circuits and the mirrors of the James Webb space telescope

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NASA's Artemis II Moon mission is set to make space history

The lunar flyby sets the stage for a Moon landing later this decade.

Axios

Farting comet seen reversing its spin for the first time ever —‬ and it may soon 'self-destruct'

A new analysis of archival Hubble Space Telescope photos reveals that a peculiar comet slowed its spin before fully reversing its rotational direction via "outgassing" during a flyby of Earth in 2017.

LiveScience

A global butterfly index could advance insect conservation worldwide

About 70 per cent of the species on Earth are insects. They are fundamental components of most ecosystems: they comprise half of the biomass on the planet, pollinate flowers, decompose dead organic matter and play multiple roles in food webs. They are quite literally everywhere, including in and around our…

The Conversation

How To Watch The Historic Artemis II Moon Launch Today

Humanity is returning to the Moon. Here's how to watch the Artemis II launch, live.

Inverse

Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms

Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter

The Independent UK

April's full 'Pink Moon' rises tonight — just as NASA readies its Artemis 2 moon mission

The "Pink Moon" will rise on the same day Artemis 2 is due to launch a crew of 4 to lunar space.

Space

Students were skipping my astrophysics class to play video games – so I turned the class itself into a video game

When I was a teenager in the early 1980s, I realized the potential of using video games in education. The same high school classmates who couldn’t pass a test at school could somehow remember what potion or scroll to use to tame dozens of kinds of monsters in video games…

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Times Life

4 Must-Visit Vishnu Temples on Akshaya Tritiya 2026

This year, 2026, Akshaya Tritiya falls on 19th April. As we may already know, Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be one of the most auspicious festivals in Hindu tradition, representing eternal prosperity. It is believed that Lord Parashurama, the 6th Avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu, was born on this day. Furthermore,…

Space

Saturn's magnetic field is curiously warped, and one of its moons may be to blame

"A better understanding of Saturn’s environment is especially urgent now as plans for our return to Saturn and its moon Enceladus start to be developed."

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From Flowers To Resistance: 37 Mesmerizing Artworks By This Brazilian Artist About The Female Body

Flowers in these artworks echo the pressure, complexity, and force behind womanhood.

The Guardian - UK

Lunar prospectors: the businesses looking to mine the moon

Within the lunar dirt is a type of helium so rare on Earth that a palm-sized container is estimated to be worth millions

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NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today, the 1st crewed lunar flight since 1972

NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.

The Conversation

Could a solar storm derail the Artemis II mission?

Every mission to deep space is fraught with danger. A hardware failure during launch, an equipment malfunction far from Earth, or a small space rock hitting the vehicle are all scenarios astronauts will train for.

Times Life

Why Two Hanuman Jayantis Are Celebrated: Story & Significance

Lord Hanuman is one of the most powerful Gods in Hinduism. Being an avatar of the supreme Lord, Maha Dev, and as one of the most dedicated devotee of Bhagwan Rama, Hanuman Jhi represents boundless strength, selfless service and courage. Furthermore, as Lord Bajrangbali is a Chiranjivi, it is believed…

TechRadar

Invincible season 4 episode 5 just made a big change to one of the Prime Video show's new heroes — and I can't see everyone being okay with it

Invincible's latest chapter formally introduces us to Tech Jacket — but their grand reveal might not please some fans.

Times Life

Hindu Festivals in April 2026: Full List, Dates & Vrat Calendar

April 2026 is packed with a number of important religious festivals and vrat days according to Hindu tradition. It can be said that this month provides an excellent opportunity for devotees all over the country to purify their souls and ensure greater prosperity in lives by observing fasts and rituals.…

The Guardian - US

Nasa’s Artemis II rocket lifts off for historic moon mission

Mass of spectators cheers dazzling Florida launch as astronauts head to moon for first time in almost 54 years

The Guardian - UK

Bone Keeper review – there’s a critter in the caves in serviceable Brit horror

An unconvincing group of friends is briskly picked off one-by-one while searching for a beastie that hitched a ride to Earth on a meteorite

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