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Celestial craftsmanship: discoveries from China Sanxingdui uveil secrets of meteorite axe
The archaeological site of Sanxingdui in southwest China’s Sichuan province has yielded remarkable discoveries, including insights recently revealed by Chinese researchers about how the inhabitants forged an axelike tool from a meteorite. While meteorite artefacts are not entirely unheard of – China boasts 13 known meteorite objects – this discovery underscores that the people of Sanxingdui were part of a distinct regional culture, separate from their contemporaries further north. “The presence....
The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'
The science fiction blockbuster wowed audiences with its depiction of space travel and more. Here's what NASA staff and other scientists say about the basis for the amazing events of the film.(Image credit: Jonathan Olley)
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of violating Easter truce
The Ukrainian armed forces have violated the Easter ceasefire 1,971 times since Saturday, when an Easter truce was agreed until 8 a.m. local time on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.Ukraine's military said that Russian forces have broken the Easter ceasefire 2,299 times since 4 p.m. on Saturday, adding that the ceasefire breaches included 479 instances of shelling and more than 1,700 drone strikes.All troops in the Special Military Operation zone have strictly observe...
65 years since the first spaceflight: Here’s why it happened in Russia
Long before Gagarin’s historic flight, generations of explorers, philosophers, and engineers were preparing Russia for its leap into space The conquest of frontiers and expansion into the unknown are often considered distinctly American pursuits. And indeed, it’s hard for modern people to grasp the monumental efforts undertaken by early settlers. However, Russians share a similar passion for filling in blank spaces on maps. And when there were no uncharted territories le...
Artemis II astronauts receive hero’s welcome as they return to Houston after splashdown back on Earth
SpaceArtemis II astronauts receive hero’s welcome as they return to Houston after splashdown back on EarthArtemis II's crew of four returned to Texas after mission around the moonMarcia Dunn & Graeme MassieSunday 12 April 2026 05:54 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:29559...
Cosmonauts congratulate Russians on Cosmonautics Day from space
TASS correspondent aboard the ISS Sergey Kud-Sverchkov recalled that 65 years ago Yury Gagarin orbited the Earth for the first time
First contact
WHILE no breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad was expected on Saturday, there is hope: at the time of writing both sides had exchanged texts, and the very fact that the negotiations began is by itself a considerable achievement. There are reports that Israel will ‘lessen’ its barbaric attacks on Lebanon while Iran’s assets, frozen by the US, will be released. Given sticking points like the Strait of Hormuz, until both sides confirm the details, any celebration would be premature. Th...
Roscosmos delivers Holy Fire from Jerusalem to Moscow (VIDEOS)
The Russian space agency sent a special plane to carry out the mission in time for Orthodox Easter Sunday The Holy Fire was delivered from Jerusalem to Moscow on Holy Saturday and received at Vnukovo Airport before being used in Orthodox Easter services. The flame is lit annually on the eve of the holiday inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, at the site associated with the burial of Jesus Christ. The ritual takes place in the Kuvuklia, a chapel built over the tomb,...
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
Space Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot By William Harwood William Harwood CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood has been covering the U.S. space program full-time since 1984, first as Cape Canaveral bureau chief for United Press International and now as a consultant for CBS News. Read Full Bio William Harwood April 11, 2026 / 8:08 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The four Artemis II astronauts, freshly back from a historic trip around the moon, flew...
Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman's awestruck words after textbook touchdown: 'This planet is impossibly beautiful at every altitude I've seen it... surface to 250,000 miles'
Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman's awestruck words after textbook touchdown: 'This planet is impossibly beautiful at every altitude I've seen it... surface to 250,000 miles'By CAROLINE GRAHAM, US EDITOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 00:36, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 00:36, 12 April 2026 e-mail View comments
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRebecca MorelleScience editor, Mission Control, Houston BBC/Kevin ChurchFor the last 10 days, four astronauts have been making history, travelling further into space than humans have been before as they voyaged to the Moon and back.I've been following every moment of the Artemis II mission: from lift off, to their lunar close encounter and a nerve-shreddin...
Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England after more than 150 years
Study identified eight areas that can sustain a population and government has given £1m for recovery programme“The world is grown so bad that wrens make prey where eagles dare not perch.” So wrote Shakespeare in Richard III, in a line of social commentary that feels ever more relevant with age.A note of good news then, in a world of so much bad, that the eagles the Bard was probably referring to could finally be reintroduced to England after more than 150 years. Continue reading...
Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England with new funding, ministers say
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Artemis II crew reflects on historic mission after return to Earth
The Artemis II crew spoke publicly to the media for the first time since they splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, capping off their historic mission around the moon. The crew is back in Houston, where they reflected on their mission. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports.
Artemis II crew say they are 'bonded forever' after historic moon voyage as they break silence after returning to Houston
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Over the moon: Artemis II astronauts make emotional homecoming after record trip
Still marvelling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home on Saturday from hundreds who took part in Nasa’s lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel. The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field near Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre and Mission Control, flying in from San Diego where they splashed down just offshore the evening before. After a quick reunion with their spouses and children, the astronauts took the hangar stage, surrounded by...
Artemis II crew returns to Houston after successful mission
The Artemis II astronauts spoke following the successful completion of their mission. They splashed down on Friday night off the coast of San Diego. Retired Lieutenant Colonel David Mahan joins CBS News to discuss.
Artemis II crew reflects emotionally on lunar mission after safe return: 'Bonded forever'
A day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast following a historic 10-day mission around the moon, the Artemis II crew took the stage at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston, Texas, emotionally reflecting on their time in space and safe return. "It’s a special thing to be human, and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth," commander Reid Wiseman said, adding that he and his three crew mates are now "bonded forever" before they all hugged. "Welcome home Artemis II," N...
'We are bonded forever': Artemis II astronauts speak on completing their historic moon mission
U.S. news'We are bonded forever': Artemis II astronauts speak on completing their historic moon mission"It’s a special thing to be a human, and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth," Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman said.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, and Victor Glover on in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.Bill Ingalls / NASAShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 11, 2026, 5:50 PM EDTBy Matt Lavi...
Artemis II astronauts speak publicly for first time since successful moon mission
The Artemis II crew spoke publicly for the first time after their successful mission at the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas.