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NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program

When Apollo 13 looped around the Moon in April 1970, more than 40 million people around the world watched the United States recover from a potential catastrophe. An oxygen tank explosion turned a planned landing into an urgent exercise in problem-solving, and the three astronauts on board used the Moon’s…

The Conversation · Jan 27

Anger Erupts as Americans Blamed for Not Supporting NASA's Artemis Astronauts to the Moon

Anger erupts online as a viral tweet claims Americans no longer care about NASA's Artemis Moon mission, causing backlash and conspiracy theories.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

The War Between The Land And The Sea's FX Expert Explains The Unique Way Homo Aqua Differ From Other Doctor Who Creatures

This makes total sense.

Cinemablend · Jan 27

Venus may get a huge meteor shower this July, thanks to a long-ago asteroid breakup

This coming July, Venus could plow through the dust generated by an asteroid breakup thousands of years ago, potentially sparking an impressive meteor shower.

Space · Jan 27

Former Canadian Defence Chief Claims Multiple Alien Species Visited Earth and Dealt With Governments

Former Canadian defence minister Paul Hellyer claimed multiple alien species visited Earth and dealt with governments. Here is what he said and why it matters.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

Super-Earth exoplanets may have built-in magnetic protection from churning magma — and that's good news for life

"A strong magnetic field is very important for life on a planet."

Space · Jan 26

USAR Stock Is Solidly in Overbought Territory as Trump Invests in USA Rare Earth. Can You Still Chase the Rally Here?

USA Rare Earth stock is rallying as the U.S. government announces a $1.6 billion investment. But USAR shares remain super unattractive to own in 2026.

Barchart · Jan 26

Artemis 2 astronauts enter quarantine ahead of historic NASA moon launch

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission went into quarantine on Jan. 23, keeping everything on track for a possible launch in early February.

Space · Jan 26

Trump administration buys stake in USA Rare Earth as wave of government deals in critical minerals continues

The White House stake in USA Rare Earth could exceed 15% for the mining and magnet-manufacturing player.

Fortune · Jan 26

Groundhogs are lousy forecasters but valuable animal engineers – and an important food source

Whether you call him groundhog, woodchuck, whistle-pig or use the full genus and species name, Marmota monax, the nation’s premiere animal weather forecaster has been making headlines as Punxsutawney Phil for decades.

The Conversation · Jan 26