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Why small discoveries (as well as big ones) have the power to inspire

This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

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Artemis 2 mission sends 'Kerbal Space Program' player numbers soaring to the Mun

Anything NASA can do, you can do too.

Space

The new race to the moon has begun

Trump wants a geopolitical win in outer space, while cutting millions from NASA

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There's an issue with the Artemis II heat shield, but NASA isn't worried. Here's why.

The Artemis II astronauts are about to fall to Earth at the fastest speed humans have ever travelled inside a spacecraft with a compromised heat shield. But NASA remains confident they will be safe.

LiveScience

All eyes on Orion’s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10

Artemis 2's Orion capsule will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10. A heat shield and 11 parachutes will help it survive the fiery trip and splash down safely.

Space

Why Ashwatthama Is Believed To Still Roam The Earth

Among all the mysterious characters of the Mahabharata, Ashwatthama remains one of the most fascinating. Many people believe that he still roams forests, temples, and remote places across India, carrying the curse given to him by Lord Krishna. Stories about his sightings continue even today, making him one of the…

Times Life

May full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Flower Moon

Your guide to May's full Flower Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

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Why Varanmukhi Yogini Is So Unique and Powerful

In the mystical world of the Chausath Yoginis, some forms are so rare they almost feel unreal. A deity with a vanar-like face. A divine force riding a camel. And a presence filled with mystery. Meet Varanmukhi a Yogini many have never heard of, yet one that holds immense hidden…

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Why Lord Brahma Lost Worship: Lord Shiva's Curse Explained

In the vast and layered universe of Hindu mythology, few questions spark as much curiosity- and quiet disbelief- as this: how did Brahma, the very creator of existence, become the least worshipped among the divine trinity that includes Vishnu and Shiva? It is a paradox that has fascinated believers, scholars…

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Artemis II astronauts recount rare eclipse: ‘Blew us all away’

The Artemis II crew provided insights into their life and work aboard the Orion spacecraft after completing their orbit of the Moon. Astronauts described their mission as a “relay race” and expressed awe at witnessing an eclipse near the far side of the Moon, with one saying it “blew us…

The Independent UK

You Are the Führer’s Unrequited Love by Jean-Noël Orengo review – Hitler, Speer and beyond

This unconventional exploration of Albert Speer’s duplicity during his Nazi years and into his rehabilitation is a masterful forewarning of the post-truth era

The Guardian - UK

Artemis II crew will endure 3,000°C on re-entry. A hypersonics expert explains how they will survive

After successfully completing their mission to the Moon, the Artemis II crew is about to return to Earth.

The Conversation

Artemis II live: Nasa prepares for risky ‘13 minutes’ as astronauts ‘halfway’ back home

NASA crew described the awe they felt when witnessing a rare eclipse near the Moon’s far side

The Independent UK

Nasa team focused on getting Moon mission astronauts back to Earth safely

The Artemis II crew are due to splashdown off the coast of San Diego in California on Friday.

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Alien: Earth season 2 adds Game of Thrones icon Peter Dinklage in a mystery role

Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage swaps fantasy for sci-fi in an unrevealed role in Alien: Earth season 2

The Independent UK

Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones

Lunar love knows no bounds

Digital Camera World

Yes, Artemis II astronauts are using a decade old DSLR, but the GoPros attached to Orion are even older. These Artemis II images were shot with a 2014 action camera

Think you can't take epic images with a nearly 12-year-old action camera? NASA can, as Artemis II sends back images shot with a GoPro Hero4 Black

International Business Times UK

Top 10 Stunning Moon Images From Artemis II That Humans Have Never Seen Before

Discover the breathtaking lunar images captured by NASA's Artemis II mission, offering a rare glimpse of the Moon's far side and marking a new era in human space exploration.

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'Audible screams of delight' from NASA scientists over micrometeorite impacts on the moon witnessed by Artemis 2 astronauts

NASA scientists are thrilled with the Artemis 2 astronauts' moon flyby observations —especially the micrometeor impact flashes they saw.

LiveScience

How to see Comet PanSTARRS as it brightens in the night sky this week

Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) could be visible to the naked eye in the predawn sky after April 13 as it makes a close approach to the sun.

International Business Times UK

NASA Pushes Artemis II Closer to Home After Perfect Correction Burn

The Artemis II crew has begun its final return leg to Earth. NASA's Orion spacecraft completed a critical correction burn on 7 April 2026. Read about the upcoming Pacific splashdown, crew health tests, and the mission's record-breaking lunar flyby.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran threats: ‘The most dangerous episode of the Celebrity Apprentice yet’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s threat ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ hours before a ceasefire

GamesRadar

Astronaut shows how to roll D&D dice in space, so Artemis II has no excuse not to run a campaign around the moon

Here's how to roll D&D dice in space, in case you wanted to know

TechRadar

Who knew NASA had solid music taste — these are all the songs being played to the Artemis II crew for their wake-up calls

NASA is soundtracking the Artemis II mission with some solid tunes to keep its crew on schedule.

Total Film

Tom Holland can't believe Christopher Nolan's movie magic on "masterpiece" The Odyssey, despite being in the middle of it: "How on earth has he done that?"

Tom Holland gives his verdict on The Odyssey

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