NASA Prepares for Silent Phase of Artemis Lunar Flyby
NASA prepared Artemis II for a silent lunar flyby phase when Orion would lose contact behind the Moon.
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Facts Outweigh Personal Experience in Public AI Trust Study
A public AI trust study found that factual knowledge can shift views more than direct personal experience with automation.
NASA Artemis II Mission Transmits New Images From Moon
NASA said Artemis II transmitted new lunar far-side images as Orion tested communications and data handling for future Moon landings.
Artemis II Astronauts Reach Final Leg of Lunar Journey
Artemis II astronauts reached the final leg of their lunar journey while managing an Orion waste-system issue.
Mars Dust Storms Spark Electricity and Alter Chemistry
New research suggests Martian dust storms can generate electrical discharges that alter surface chemistry and complicate rover and habitat planning.
Arctic Thaw Releases Ancient Carbon Into Alaskan Rivers
Arctic permafrost systems in northern Alaska discharged vast quantities of ancient carbon on April 5, 2026, marking a rapid change in regional river chemistry.
Orion Spacecraft Nears Moon During Flawless Artemis II
NASA's Orion spacecraft moved deeper into the lunar phase of Artemis II as engineers reported strong systems performance and a minor toilet-system fix.
Artemis II Astronauts Reach Far Side of the Moon
NASA astronauts aboard the Orion capsule entered their third day of deep space operations on April 5, 2026, while navigating the gravitational influences of the lunar far side.
Algorithms Sanitize Nature and Obscure Rewilding Dangers
Algorithms used in environmental visualization tools began generating sanitized versions of nature on April 5, 2026, obscuring the inherent dangers of rewilding projects.
Artemis II Crew Reports Odor During Lunar Approach
Jeremy Hansen peered through the thick windows of the Orion spacecraft on April 4, 2026, as the vessel crossed the halfway point of its journey toward the moon.
Trump Science Budget Cuts Fuel Global Researcher Exodus
Donald Trump finalized research spending reductions on April 4, 2026, forcing US institutions to brace for a loss of technical expertise to international competitors.
Meteor Impacts May Have Sparked Life on Ancient Earth
Research published by ScienceDaily on April 4, 2026, indicated that catastrophic asteroid strikes may have helped catalyze terrestrial biology.