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The Miracle and Mystery of Artemis II - Washington Monthly
science 2026/04/10 09:00:00

The Miracle and Mystery of Artemis II - Washington Monthly

A NASA-led mission that showcases competence and collective purpose—launched, improbably, under a government that rewards neither.

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Strange Microbes Found in Shark Bay Could Reveal How Complex Life Began - ScienceAlert
science 2026/04/10 02:50:37

Strange Microbes Found in Shark Bay Could Reveal How Complex Life Began - ScienceAlert

On the shores of the west coast of Australia lies a window to our past: the stromatolites and microbial mats of Gathaagudu (Shark Bay).

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The world’s oldest octopus fossil isn’t an octopus after all, scientists say - AP News
science 2026/04/10 02:31:00

The world’s oldest octopus fossil isn’t an octopus after all, scientists say - AP News

Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world’s oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative. University of Reading zoology lecturer Thomas Clements led the research, which found that the fossil, …

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The unprecedented human experiment of Artemis II is only just beginning - CNN
science 2026/04/10 00:25:00

The unprecedented human experiment of Artemis II is only just beginning - CNN

Experiments aboard Orion are capturing insights about astronaut health that were never recorded during the Apollo program.

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‘First contact’ that may have led to complex life on Earth finally witnessed by scientists - The Conversation
science 2026/04/09 22:49:21

‘First contact’ that may have led to complex life on Earth finally witnessed by scientists - The Conversation

Stromatolites might look like rocks. But they are living relics of ancient systems that thrived on Earth billions of years ago.

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As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield - CBS News
science 2026/04/09 22:15:51

As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield - CBS News

Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.

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