How long will Artemis II take to reach the moon, and what happens next?

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NASA successfully launched the Artemis II mission, marking the first manned mission to the moon since the Apollo program ended in 1972. The 322-foot Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off at 6:35pm ET (22:35 GMT) on Wednesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, sending the Orion crew capsule on a 10-day journey. Recommended Stories list of … Read more

Physicists have recently solved a mysterious fusion mystery that baffled scientists

Physicists have recently solved a mysterious fusion mystery that baffled scientists

Scientists have struggled for years to explain the mysterious mechanism inside tokamaks, donut-shaped machines designed to one day generate electricity by fusing atoms together. Inside these devices, superheated plasma is held in place by gravity. Some of those particles eventually escape from the back and head towards the smoke chamber, called the divertor. When the … Read more

After 90 Years, Scientists Finally Understand Quantum Phenomenon – Iowa Park Leader

After 90 Years, Scientists Finally Understand Quantum Phenomenon - Iowa Park Leader

By mid-2025, the group of physicists to Massachusetts Institute of Technology achieved something that had eluded researchers for nearly a century: the direct visualization of an obscure “second sound.” This is a rare regime there temperature it is no longer different but moves like the wavehumming like sound in a quantum liquid. The findings, published … Read more

8 Most Common Rattlesnake Sites in Colorado

8 Most Common Rattlesnake Sites in Colorado

In Colorado there are three species of rattlesnakes: the prairie rattlesnake (Green rattlesnake), the damaged snake is gone (Crotalus oregano concolor), and the western massasauga snake (Sistrurus tergeminus). Each has carved out a unique niche across an incredibly diverse landscape. The prairie rattlesnake is widespread, occurring in grasslands, hills, and scrubland below 9,500 feet. The … Read more

“Project Hail Mary” showcases stunning nebula photos taken over 400 hours by one astronomer – here’s the story

A bearded man wearing a cap and dark T-shirt is shown holding a red telescope and smiling at the camera in front of a nebula painting hanging on the wall.

In August 2024, astronaut Rod Prazeres received a mysterious message on Instagram that seemed too good to be true – a “small production company” wanted to license his images for use in an undisclosed sci-fi film. Fun‘ at first – and rightly so – he thought he was being scammed. After all, how many production … Read more

The World’s Top Secret 737 Supports the History of Artemis II

The World's Top Secret 737 Supports the History of Artemis II

TWZ newsletter Weekly commentary and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy and foreign policy. A secret NT-43A of the US Air Force Materiel Command has been spotted in Florida, taking part in preparations for the launch of NASA’s long-term Artemis II lunar mission. This very unique and incredibly shy aircraft, a modified … Read more

Dead foxes and bobcats worry Portola Valley residents

Dead foxes and bobcats worry Portola Valley residents

A bobcat with mange markings was seen in Portola Valley in March 2026. Courtesy Kori-Anne Bagrowski. Residents of Portola Valley say they’ve been seeing a number of dead foxes and bobcats lately, leaving some to wonder if they’re being poisoned by rodenticides. Marianne Plunder, chairwoman of the city’s Pest Control Committee, said: “We don’t know … Read more

Astronomers can face ‘almost lethal levels’ of solar radiation – so why launch Artemis II during peak solar activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.

Image of the Artemis I Orion capsule flying around the moon in 2022.

Astronomy Artemis II is about to take a trip to a record-breaking flight orbiting the moon, giving NASA a rare opportunity to study how deep space affects the human body. After leaving Earth’s protective gravity, the four-person crew will be exposed to space weather – which includes intense bursts of radiation from the sun, known … Read more

Steve Irwin’s Legacy: How One Zookeeper Changed Our Relationship With Wildlife Forever

Steve Irwin feeds the crocodile

The post Steve Irwin’s Legacy: How One Keeper Changed Our Relationship With Wildlife Forever appeared first on AZ Animals. Take it fast The late Steve Irwin had a huge impact on wildlife conservation, which his family continues today. More than 500 million people have watched Steve Irwin’s wildlife documentaries. Crocodile Hunter focused on educating people … Read more

Steve Irwin’s Legacy: How One Zookeeper Changed Our Relationship With Wildlife Forever

Steve Irwin feeds the crocodile

The post Steve Irwin’s Legacy: How One Keeper Changed Our Relationship With Wildlife Forever appeared first on AZ Animals. Take it fast The late Steve Irwin had a huge impact on wildlife conservation, which his family continues today. More than 500 million people have watched Steve Irwin’s wildlife documentaries. Crocodile Hunter focused on educating people … Read more