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Artemis II astronauts embark on historic Nasa mission (AP image) As Nasa’s Artemis II mission launches, the astronauts have brought along a carefully curated stockpile of food designed to keep them healthy, full and energized throughout their journey around the Moon. Ever wondered what the crew is eating as they make history, venturing beyond Earth…

In 1980, when the event occurred, it was labelled Britain’s Roswell. At that point, there were many US Air Force members at the site who had all independently observed a metallic object that emitted light. Based on the release of government documents by the Ministry of Defence under the Freedom of Information Act, there were…

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong (Image source: Wikipedia) There is a clear pattern in human history. People don’t always pick the easiest way. Instead, they often move toward challenges, even when the risks are high and the results are unknown. When we think about space exploration, this idea becomes even clearer. Neil Armstrong,…

A profound shift in botanical research reveals that the massive physical structures of our forests are not ‘built’ from the ground up as previously believed. The physical structure of trees is still stable and has its foundational base in the earth; however, research done by NASA shows there is 95 per cent to 98 per…

On the 1st of February, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated while returning to the Earth’s surface, resulting in the death of the seven crew members on board. The uniqueness of this tragedy lies in the fact that the accident was not brought about by an impromptu failure, but by an incident that occurred at…

There is something quietly magical about a full moon. It happens every month without fail, yet it never feels like an ordinary occurrence. In 2026, the night sky will feature not twelve, but thirteen full moons. These have been given various names based on different factors like seasons, folklore, and memory. From the icy stillness…

Four astronauts successfully launched off aboard Nasa’s Artemis II mission on Thursday from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, marking humanity’s first journey to the Moon’s vicinity since Apollo 17 in 1972 and a crucial step towards returning humans to the lunar surface.Nasa shared the moments of lift-off of the mission as the Space Launch System…

Nasa on Wednesday (local time) confirmed that the Orion spacecraft had successfully separated from the rocket’s upper stage as part of the Artemis II mission. The agency said that proximity operations tests were now underway.Sharing the video of the separation online, Nasa said astronauts aboard Orion were manually piloting the spacecraft in a way similar…

NASA‘s Artemis II mission is the first to return humans to the area surrounding the Moon in over 50 years and took place on April 1, 2026. The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket launched the mission into orbit, but it was a small white stuffed animal designed by an 8-year-old that gained attention and became…

Polystyrene is one of the most highly used synthetic polymers in the world and is extremely resistant to decomposition. Therefore, it poses a glaring global environmental challenge due to its chemical stability and the vitality of accumulating in the natural environment. As for plastic biodegradation, insect species such as mealworms are demonstrating some success at…