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...

Artemis 2 astronauts — now halfway to the moon — report ‘burning smell’ from toilet, but everything’s fine

by News Feed Editor | Apr 4, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: NASAHOUSTON — A burning smell from the toilet is not something you’d want to experience on Earth, so when it happened to NASA’s Artemis 2...

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13’s record

by News Feed Editor | Apr 4, 2026 | Science

Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts were toasted by Canada on Saturday as they prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts.The three Americans and one Canadian will reach their...

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

by News Feed Editor | Apr 4, 2026 | Science

Goblet-shaped sea jelly relatives with miniature “arms.” A plump, legless creature resembling a sausage. Long, wormlike animals tipped with flat “holdfast” discs for anchoring to the seafloor.Newfound fossils from a site in southwestern China, preserved in exquisite...

An Artemis 2 astronaut took a ‘bath’ on camera on the way to the moon. Mission Control’s reaction was priceless (video)

by News Feed Editor | Apr 4, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: NASAHOUSTON —. Sometimes when you’re on a road trip and need a shower, nothing’s going to get in your way.That seems to be what happened Friday...