Science Apr 01 Artemis II launch sends 4 astronauts on mission around the moon By Miles O'Brien, Azhar Merchant
Science Apr 01 What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water as scarcity deepens As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea for drinking water. By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press
Science Apr 01 WATCH: Artemis II blasts off on journey sending astronauts around the moon Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Mar 31 What to know about Rice's whale, a rare species in the way of Trump's plans for more Gulf drilling Scientists fear that expanding oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico could push the giant mammal to extinction. By Tammy Webber, Associated Press
Science Mar 31 Trump's Endangered Species Committee exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from rules Critics say the move could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life. Nicknamed the “God Squad” by groups who say it can decide a species’ fate, the committee comprises several Trump administration officials. By Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Mar 31 WATCH: NASA holds pre-launch news conference on Artemis II, farthest crewed flight in decades By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press After weeks of fuel leaks and other issues, NASA faced a trouble-free countdown Tuesday on the eve of astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century. Continue reading
Mar 31 WATCH: Artemis II is set to orbit the moon. Here's what to know By Deema Zein and Marcia Dunn, Associated Press In a throwback to Apollo, NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a lunar fly-around. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 9:05 How next-gen nuclear could help meet energy demands – and the risks involved By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes The Trump administration has rolled back support for many forms of clean energy. One exception is nuclear power. The president wants to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, and a new generation of advanced reactors in development could signal the… Continue watching
Mar 30 WATCH: NASA holds news conference on Artemis II launch as 2-day countdown begins By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years. Continue reading
Mar 30 Apollo's old-timers root for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launch By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The people who toiled night and day to put astronauts on the moon during Apollo are thrilled that NASA is finally going back. They just wish these Artemis moonshots had happened sooner while more of Apollo’s workforce was still alive. Continue reading