Artemis II breaks distance record on Moon far side flyby
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- Artemis II crew reached the moon's far side on Monday, marking the first human view of that terrain.link ›
- Artemis II astronauts observed a total solar eclipse during deep space cruise, a first for humans.link ›
- Artemis II crew reported a lunar 'Grand Canyon' on the near side, a never‑before‑seen feature.link ›
- Maiken Nedergaard detailed synchronized norepinephrine, blood volume, and CSF oscillations that drive glymphatic waste‑clearance during non‑REM sleep.link ›
- Prof. Gen‑ichiro Arimura showed a menthol‑cineole‑capsaicin blend boosted anti‑inflammatory signaling 100‑fold in macrophages.link ›
- Regenerative agriculture is emerging as a proactive shift from sustainability, aiming to restore ecosystems rather than just limit harm.link ›
NASA's Artemis II crew broke the 56-year-old human spaceflight distance record held by Apollo 13 during a dramatic lunar far side flyby, becoming the first humans to directly view parts of the Moon's hidden hemisphere before heading home.
The stories behind this week
Artemis II astronauts see Earth and moonThe Artemis II mission represents a significant step in NASA's human lunar exploration program.
Artemis astronauts see moon's 'Grand Canyon' on lunarThe Artemis mission is providing humanity's first direct human observations of new lunar features ahead of a historic flyby.
Nedergaard's research reveals brain waste flush inThis research could lead to better tools for screening and combating neurological conditions like Alzheimer's.
Artemis 2 astronauts enter fifth day of moon missionThe **Artemis 2 mission** is a critical step towards returning humans to the moon and establishing a sustained lunar presence.
Artemis II astronauts reach far side of moon MondayThe Artemis II mission will send humans further into space than ever before.
Spice Mix Boosts Anti‑Inflammation 100‑FoldThe combo could reduce inflammatory cytokines 100‑fold in macrophages, potentially easing chronic disease progression.
Shift from sustainable to regenerative agricultureThe shift to regenerative agriculture could significantly impact global food systems and environmental health.
AI reshapes rewilding perceptionAI's curated view of nature could misrepresent rewilding challenges, impacting conservation strategies.
Why it matters: Scientists gain their first direct human-eye perspective on the Moon's far side — previously known only from satellite imagery — and NASA's lunar science lead says trained observers can pick out subtle color and texture variations that spacecraft cameras miss, data that will feed directly into Artemis landing site selection for the crewed surface mission that follows.
