Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission

by News Feed Editor | Mar 30, 2026 | Science

For the first time in half a century, countdown clocks began ticking Monday toward launch of a three-man one-woman crew on a trip to the moon and back, a major step in NASA’s accelerated drive to establish a lunar beachhead with landings in 2028, followed by...

Everything to know about NASA’s moon mission launching this week

by News Feed Editor | Mar 30, 2026 | Science

After weeks of delays, NASA is finally poised for launch of a historic flight this week to send a crew of four astronauts on a trailblazing nine-day trip around the moon and back.The Artemis II mission — with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, astronaut...

Artemis II astronauts say they’re “ready to go” for moon launch

by News Feed Editor | Mar 29, 2026 | Science

On the eve of the launch countdown for their trip around the moon, the Artemis II astronauts said Sunday they’re “ready to go” as ground teams prepare their rocket for blastoff Wednesday, weather permitting.Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, Victor...

‘We are ready’: NASA still on track to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon April 1

by News Feed Editor | Mar 29, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The Artemis 2 Space Launch System Rocket on the launchpad. | Credit: Josh DinnerCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA continues to target Wednesday (April 1) for the launch of...

Old age isn’t a modern phenomenon – many people lived long enough to grow old in the olden days, too

by News Feed Editor | Mar 29, 2026 | Science

Every year I ask the college students in the course I teach about the 14th-century Black Death to imagine they are farmers or nuns or nobles in the Middle Ages. What would their lives have been like in the face of this terrifying disease that killed millions of people...

If everyone on Earth sat in the ocean at once, how much would sea level rise?

by News Feed Editor | Mar 29, 2026 | Science

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected] everyone on Earth sat down in the ocean, how far would the water rise? – Zahkaev and ViktorHypothetical questions,...