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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 the weekend.

LiveScience

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 after more than 50 years.

LiveScience

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from DJI's new robovac to Artemis II iPhone photos

It's been another packed week in the world of tech, and you can catch up with the major stories here.

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Artemis 3 and beyond: What's next for NASA after Artemis 2 moon success

NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. Here are the agency's ambitious plans for Earth's nearest neighbor.

Space

Moment Orion capsule detaches as Artemis II astronauts head home

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The Independent UK

Watch the Orion capsule detach as Artemis II astronauts head home

The moment the Artemis II astronauts' Orion spacecraft detached from its service module was captured on Nasa's livestream as the crew departed for their journey back to Earth on Friday (10 April).

The Independent UK

Congratulations to the Artemis II crew – but the case for sending astronauts into space is rapidly shrinking

Soon, thanks to the advance of robots, the only reason left to send humans to the moon will be as an ultra-expensive sport, say astronomer royal Martin Rees and astrophysicist Donald Goldsmith

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From bone loss to blurred vision: How space travel impacts the human body

As human spaceflight continues to pushes boundaries, scientists try to understand — and minimise — the physical and psychological impact of space travel on the human body.

Euronews

Watch the moment Artemis II crew splashes down on Earth

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The Independent UK

Artemis II crew ‘feeling great’ following 10-day moon trip

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The Independent UK

NASA's Artemis II astronauts back on earth after record-breaking trip around the moon

With their flight now complete, the four astronauts have set NASA up for a moon landing by another crew in just two years and a full-blown moon base within the decade.

Euronews

Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.

Space

'I'm at a loss for words': Artemis II mission comes home to joy and cheers after historic 10-day mission

NASA's 10-day moon mission has officially ended with a "bullseye landing"

LiveScience

Trailblazing Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after their moon mission. Their journey is just starting

NASA’s Victor Glover and Christina Koch made history long before the Artemis II mission to the moon

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The Times of India

'Entire trip was spectacular': Donald Trump hails Artemis II crew after historic Moon mission, eyes Mars next

Artemis II astronauts have successfully returned to Earth after a historic lunar flyby, setting a new distance record. President Trump lauded the crew's achievement and declared Mars as the next frontier for human space exploration. This mission tested crucial deep-space systems, paving the way for future lunar landings and ambitious…

The Independent UK

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after historic moon trip

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The Independent UK

Astronauts survive plunge to Earth and complete Artemis Moon mission in huge success for NASA

Nasa’s Artemis II mission to the Moon has successfully splashed down on Earth, bringing to an end a record-breaking trip that allows a return to the lunar surface.

Evening Standard

Artemis II astronauts splash down safely after record-breaking Moon mission

A naval ship and military aircraft were standing by to recover the crew after their record-breaking journey into deep space

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The Independent UK

First manned Moon mission in more than 50 years splashes down after epic voyage

A naval ship and military aircraft were standing by to recover the crew after their record-breaking journey into deep space

Fortune

'It’s 13 minutes of things that have to go right': Artemis II splashes down despite faulty heat shield

The crew aboard the Artemis II mission had only 13 minutes to get their angle and speed correctly in order to enter the earth's atmosphere.

Fortune

The Navy confirmed an ‘abundant amount’ of Uncrustables when the Artemis II crew lands. Smucker’s just offered them a lifetime supply

The crew aboard the Artemis II requested Uncrustables upon their return to Earth. The Smucker’s brand just offered them a lifetime supply.

The Conversation

Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel

With the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, human beings have finally returned to the Moon for the first time in 50 years – since the age of Apollo.

The Guardian - US

Artemis II crew recovered after ‘textbook splashdown’ – as it happened

Nasa confirms ‘textbook splashdown’ at 5.07pm PT; Reid Wiseman, the Artemis II commander, reports ‘four green crew members’

Motor1

Ferrari's First EV Was So Quick, It Needed NASA's Help

Ferrari is readying its first electric vehicle and needed some help developing it. It collaborated with LoveFrom, the creative collective founded by Sir Jony Ive, Apple’s former design chief, to design the cabin. The automaker also had to reach out to NASA to ensure the EV’s acceleration didn’t disturb the…

Space

NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo

Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.

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