Surprising links between autism, Alzheimer’s could change how we treat both

by News Feed Editor | Apr 5, 2026 | Science

Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Joseph Buxbaum was initially unconvinced. When early hints of a connection between autism and Alzheimer’s began to appear in the medical literature a few...

More than half way to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts grappled with a toilet problem

by News Feed Editor | Apr 5, 2026 | Science

The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission currently hurtling through space have had a largely quiet journey so far. Very few in-flight issues have cropped up that could disrupt their peace of mind.Except, that is, for the toilet.The Artemis II crew’s...

‘Not the moon that I’m used to seeing’: Artemis II astronauts describe seeing the far side

by News Feed Editor | Apr 4, 2026 | Science

HOUSTON — The Artemis II astronauts are now more than halfway to the moon and have caught their first glimpses of the lunar far side.In an interview with NBC News from space, NASA astronaut Christina Koch described seeing the moon out the window of the Orion capsule...

NASA troubleshoots Artemis II toilet problem in otherwise smooth flight

by News Feed Editor | Apr 4, 2026 | Science

The Artemis II astronauts, on track for a flight around the dark side of the moon Monday, faced a relatively quiet day aboard their Orion crew capsule Saturday while engineers on the ground worked to solve a toilet issue.Overnight, Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman,...

More than half way to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts are grappling with a toilet problem

by News Feed Editor | Apr 4, 2026 | Science

The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission currently hurtling through space have had a largely quiet journey so far. Very few in-flight issues have cropped up that could disrupt their peace of mind.Except, that is, for the toilet.The Artemis II crew’s...

Artemis II shares new lunar images while more than halfway to the moon

by News Feed Editor | Apr 4, 2026 | Science

Awe-inspiring new photos captured by the Artemis II astronauts showcase the moon and the interior of the Orion spacecraft, offering a glimpse into their lives in space as they close in on another historic milestone.One image highlighting the moon even captured a...