Artemis 2 astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their historic lunar flyby.

'Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history

Life in space is weirder than you might think, with the crew facing toilet issues, saliva collections, DIY fixes to onboard components and a menu of dehydrated food.

Broken toilet, T-shirts on windows and collecting saliva: The weirdness of daily life aboard Orion

See the first photos taken by the crew from the far side of the moon during their historic lunar flyby.

NASA releases stunning new images captured by the Artemis II moon mission, including 'Earthset' and a solar eclipse from space

By Marta Serafinko April 7 (Reuters) - A species of small fish has been observed by the thousands climbing a vertical waterfall 15 metres (50 feet) tall in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a

Thousands of small fish defy gravity to climb Congo waterfall

On Truwana/Cape Barren Island off the northeast coast of Tasmania, several rarely seen animals were captured on camera for the first time. The images were taken as part of a camera survey led by indigenous Truwana Rangers, and supported by WWF-Australia’s Eyes on Country Program and Dr. Elizabeth Znidersic from Charles Sturt University. White-footed dunnarts,

Hidden Island Cameras Capture Rare Tasmanian Species for the First Time Ever

Over seven hours, the astronauts took thousands of photos that will help inform scientists’ understanding of the moon. The first ones have now been released.

NASA releases new ‘Earthset’ and eclipse images taken during historic flyby of the moon

For the first time ever, humans have glimpsed the entire far side of the moon with their own eyes — and their photos are beginning to come in

See the first close-up photos of the moon from NASA's Artemis II mission

You've probably heard it by now: NASA’s Artemis 2 mission was the first to launch astronauts to fly by the moon in more than 50 years. But that was just the first of the firsts for this mission.

Moon milestones: A rundown of Artemis 2's many spaceflight firsts

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts viewed parts of the moon never before seen with human eyes during their epic lunar flyby today (April 6) —and set a spaceflight record in the process.

Artemis 2 astronauts fly around the moon in record-breaking lunar loop by NASA

As they broke the record for farthest distance from Earth ever traveled by an astronaut, NASA's Artemis 2 crew took a moment to dedicate a few features on the moon's surface for their spacecraft and lost loved ones.

Moon memorial: Artemis 2 astronauts name lunar 'bright spot' after mission commander's late wife

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts have now traveled farther from Earth than any people in history, breaking the mark set by the Apollo 13 crew in April 1970.

Artemis 2 breaks humanity's all-time distance record during historic loop around the moon (video)

The four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft have surpassed the mark set by Apollo 13 in 1970.

Artemis II updates: NASA's moon mission breaks Apollo record for farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth

Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.

How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin

Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Uri Alon was long puzzled by a textbook statistic: Longevity, the thinking went, was about 20 percent in our genes. “That makes you think what’s the rest of the 80 percent: Is it the lifestyle? Why should we study genes for lifespan if it’s not that important? It kind of bothered me,” said Alon, a physicist turned systems biologist at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Alon us

We may have less control over how long we live than previously thought

The Artemis 2 astronauts might be the first humans to survey certain areas of the moon's far side, and they're chronicling their historic journey in detail.

The moon up close: How the Artemis 2 astronauts are photographing their historic lunar flyby

By Joey Roulette HOUSTON, Texas April 6 (Reuters) - The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission reached the furthest point that any human has been from Earth on Monday, cruising along a path in

Artemis moon mission breaks record for distance from Earth

The Orion's four crew members have surpassed the mark previously set by Apollo 13 in 1970.

Artemis II live updates: NASA's moon mission breaks Apollo record for farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth

During the seven-hour trip around the moon, the Orion's four crew members will surpass the record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by humans.

Artemis II live updates: NASA's historic moon mission set to make lunar flyby today

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission have arrived at the moon. They entered the lunar sphere of influence early Monday morning (April 6).

Humanity is back at the moon! Artemis 2 astronauts arrive in lunar space

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts will make a historic moon flyby today (April 6). Here's how it will happen, hour by hour.

NASA Artemis 2 astronauts to make historic moon flyby today. Here's what to expect hour by hour (timeline)

The distance Orion will travel during the Artemis II moon flyby will let the crew see the entire lunar disk, including features Apollo astronauts didn’t observe.

Artemis II astronauts will see parts of the moon no human has before. Here’s how

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.  The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA's first return to the moon since the Apollo era with three Americans and one Canadian — a step toward landing boot prints near the moon's south pole in just two years.  A prize — and bragging rights — awaits Artemis II.

Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon's far side

The crew’s Orion capsule entered what’s known as the lunar sphere of influence at around 12:41 a.m. ET Monday, crossing into the region of space where the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger than the pull of Earth’s.

A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the 'lunar sphere of influence'

The four Artemis 2 astronauts had a chance to observe the moon this weekend, and to say they were thrilled may be an understatement of cosmic proportions.

When the moon hits your eye from your Orion ship up high, that's a 'mare'

The four Artemis 2 astronauts will see a solar eclipse from beyond the moon's far side on Monday evening (April 6), and they'll use the opportunity to make some science observations.

Artemis 2 astronauts are about to see one of the rarest skywatching sights of all — a solar eclipse from beyond the moon

The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.

Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon

This offers us a glimpse of the discovery surge scientists expect to occur once full operations begin.

The powerful new Rubin Observatory just found 11,000 new asteroids and measured 'tens of thousands more'

The on-again, off-again lunar loo allows astronauts to "go" at the moon like no one's gone before.

The breakout star of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission isn't an astronaut — it's the space toilet

The four-member crew successfully completed a "translunar injection burn" on Thursday, sending them out of Earth's orbit and toward the moon.

NASA Artemis II tracker: Crew less than 60,000 miles from moon ahead of Monday flyby

Plans are in place for the crew of Artemis 2 to try to replicate one of the most famous images ever taken from space — Apollo 8's shot of Earth rising over the moon's horizon.

Artemis 2 moon astronauts will try to recreate Apollo 8's historic 'Earthrise' photo during April 6 flyby

The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.

Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon

The following is the full transcript of an interview with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026.

Transcript: NASA's Jared Isaacman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026

Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Joseph Buxbaum was initially unconvinced. When early hints of a connection between autism and Alzheimer’s began to appear in the medical literature a few years ago, they struck him as implausible - one a condition of early brain development, the other driving decline in old age. But the signals kept accumulating, and over time, his skepticism gave way to a new line of inquiry that could

Surprising links between autism, Alzheimer’s could change how we treat both

NASA astronaut Victor Glover delivered an impromptu Easter message as his Artemis 2 Orion capsule sped toward the moon on Saturday (April 4).

Artemis 2 astronaut Victor Glover delivers inspiring Easter message on the way to the moon (video)

Astronomers discovered dozens of stellar streams in the Milky Way using Gaia data, offering new clues about galaxy formation and dark matter.

Dozens of hidden star streams found in the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy

The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration.  Launched last week on humanity’s first trip to the moon since 1972, the three Americans and one Canadian are chasing after Apollo 13’s maximum range from Earth.  A total solar eclipse also awaits them as the moon blocks the sun, exposing snippets of shimmering corona.

It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

The golden poison dart frog may be tiny, but it has earned a formidable reputation in the animal kingdom. Native to a small region of rainforest in western Colombia, this brightly colored amphibian is widely regarded as one of the most toxic animals on Earth! Its vivid yellow or orange coloring offers a warning to

This Tiny Bright Yellow Frog Is One of the Most Toxic Animals on Earth

The astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission reported a burning smell from their Orion spacecraft toilet overnight, but Mission Control isn't overly concerned. They are over halfway to the moon today.

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

In an interview with NBC News from space, the crew of NASA's Artemis II moon mission described seeing the moon from a new angle, feelings of awe and humility, and taking care of their human needs.

'Not the moon that I'm used to seeing': Artemis II astronauts describe seeing the far side

On Episode 204 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik bring it to you from Houston, as the Artemis 2 mission continues.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 204 — A New NASA

The radiated tortoise in Madagascar faces extinction due to poaching and illegal trade despite its long lifespan and unique beauty.

Radiated Tortoise Faces Rapid Decline in Madagascar

As the Artemis II mission makes its way toward the moon, photos taken by the crew have shifted from highlighting Earth to refocusing on the moon.

Artemis II shares new lunar images while more than halfway to the moon

A toilet issue is plaguing the four astronauts on the Artemis II mission as the Orion capsule hurtles nearly 200,000 miles from Earth on its way to the moon.

More than half way to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts are grappling with a toilet problem

NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover was cleaning up after a workout when the cameras caught a bit more than expected. Mission Control's response was priceless.

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

The Artemis 2 astronauts are the first people to journey toward the moon since 1972. Why has it taken us more than half a century to go back?

Artemis 2 astronauts are now headed to the moon. Why has it taken humanity so long to go back?

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.  Artemis II was poised to set a distance record for humans, traveling more than 252,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) from Earth before hanging a U-turn behind the moon and heading home without stopping or entering lunar orbit.  The record is currently held by Apollo 13.

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

The Atlantic Forest, extending along Brazil’s eastern coast, was once among the most biodiverse ecosystems globally. Currently, only about 24% of the original Atlantic Forest remains. Beyond deforestation and wildlife displacement, an important yet often overlooked consequence of forest loss involves the status of the mosquito. The landscape changes alter mosquito behavior, leading to more

How Deforestation Is Reshaping Mosquito-Human Contact

Newfound fossils from China suggest that complex animals were around millions of years earlier than thought, among them possibly our vertebrate ancestors.

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

The idea of a “flying snake” sounds like something out of mythology or science fiction. But in the forests of South and Southeast Asia, these remarkable reptiles are very real. Belonging to the genus Chrysopelea, flying snakes don’t truly fly in the way birds or bats do. Afterall, they lack wings. Instead, flying snakes glide

Exploring Asia’s Realm of Flying Snakes

From the ground to low Earth orbit, the Artemis 2 launch became a shared moment across the planet and beyond.

Astronauts on the ISS watched NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch from space

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will get a maximum of 252,757 miles (406,773 kilometers) from Earth on April 6, breaking the mark set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.

It's official: NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity's all-time distance record

NASA has shared the first breathtaking views of Earth taken from the Artemis II mission as the crew continues its journey toward the moon

See the 'amazing' photos of Earth taken on historic Artemis II moon mission

Data from Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander casts doubt on the decades-old view of the moon as divided between a hotter near side and cooler far side.

1st results from Blue Ghost lunar lander reveal how much we still don't know about the moon

The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.

Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

Venus returns as a brilliant evening star in 2026, with dazzling conjunctions, peak brightness and stunning views through the summer.

Venus shines at its best in spring and summer 2026 — here's what to look for

NASA Artemis II tracker: Where is the Orion now and when will it reach the moon?

The Artemis 2 astronauts snapped a gorgeous photo of their home planet recently as they sped away from it and toward the moon.

Artemis 2 astronauts see Earth in the rear-view mirror | Space photo of the day for April 3, 2026

Artemis II hit a key milestone Thursday when Orion ignited its engine, propelling the crew on a trip that will reach deeper into space than any human has traveled.

4 astronauts are now on their path to the moon. Here’s what happens next

More than three million years ago, in the area that is now Ethiopia, our early human ancestors lived in a landscape that consisted of rivers, wetlands, and scattered woodlands. However, new research has revealed that danger lurked in the water. Australopithecus afarensis, the species best known from the famous fossil known as “Lucy”, shared this habitat with

Newly Identified ‘Lucy’s Hunter’ Was a 15-Foot Crocodile Lurking in Ancient Ethiopia

After an action-packed first two days, Flight Day 3 may bring a more relaxed pace for the Artemis 2 moon astronauts.

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are cruising to the moon. So why are they doing CPR tests today?

NASA released the very first images taken by the four astronauts aboard the Orion capsule as they are making their way to the moon.

NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts

NASA's Artemis Program seeks to place American boots close to the moon's south pole.

NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Can you see the Artemis 4 landing sites from Earth?

The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.

NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II

Astronomers have discovered that rapidly spinning extreme dead stars or pulsars push it to the edge, blasting out radio signals from their extremities.

Pulsars to the extreme: Spinning dead stars found blasting radio signals from the 'edge of their magnetic reach'

Artemis 2's Orion capsule aced a critical engine burn this evening (April 2) that sent it from Earth orbit outward toward the moon.

Artemis 2 astronauts head for the moon after make-or-break engine burn (video)

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) belongs to a rare group of sungrazing comets.

Watch comet C/2026 A1 plunge toward the sun online this week

A key engine burn has put NASA's Artemis II astronauts on an irreversible path around the moon.

After toilet and email issues, Artemis II astronauts fire engine to head for the moon

Some airplane passengers had the best seats in the house during NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket launch. Here are some of my favorite videos captured from the sky.

Lucky airplane passengers capture NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch from the sky

With Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen part of the Artemis crew, the launch was also a special moment for University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine professor Ryan Hunter, who watched from Kennedy Space Center.  Professor Hunter, who is originally from Canada, applied to the Canadian Space Agency’s astronaut program and nearly made it through the rigorous selection process, but was ultimately not selected.  2 On Your Side had a chance to talk with Professor Hunter while he waited to see the

UB professor shares his experience on almost becoming an astronaut

The engine firing is timed to provide a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it up to some 25,000 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a four-day trek to the moon.

Artemis II crew cleared to depart Earth orbit, head for moon

"we have a beautiful moon rise, we're headed right at it."

April full moon 2026 dazzles as 'Pink Moon' lights up skies worldwide (photos)

Representatives from 132 countries and the EU met in Brazil to address threats to species such as the snowy owl

Cheetah, Hammerhead Shark, and 38 Other Animals in Danger of Extinction Receive New International Protections from U.N.

Many people, including children who never saw the last crewed moon mission launch, were excited to witness history.

NASA's Artemis II launch leaves Americans in awe: 'We're going back to the frickin' moon!'

Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from plants and unrecognizably simple animals to the complex creatures that took over the world and would eventually lead to us.  More than 700 fossils found in southwestern China’s Yunnan province offer a window into life from 539 million years ago, during the waning end of the Ediacaran period, a time of simple but strange animals that lived two-dimensionally in the oceans, never goi

How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - A remarkable assemblage of fossils from China is revealing that animal life diversified in Earth's primordial seas millions of years earlier than

Chinese fossils reveal a primordial burst of animal evolution

By Charlotte Van Campenhout AMSTERDAM, April 2 (Reuters) - Scientists and designers unveiled on Thursday a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils from the U.S. in a unique

Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the star-forming region W51, resulting in stunning new images.

Stunning new James Webb Space Telescope images reveal 'hidden' stars being born

Humanity is on its way back to the moon’s environs for the first time in half a century after the Artemis II mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida the evening of April 1. Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are set to fly by the moon aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft - an endeavor known as Artemis II - making them the first people to travel this far since the Apollo missions of the 1970s.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most importan

How to track NASA’s Artemis II and Orion’s journey to the moon

NASA’s Artemis II launch leaves Americans in awe: ‘We’re going to the frickin’ moon!’

NASA's Artemis 2 has launched on a history-making journey around the moon and back, and the moment was captured from space.

NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch seen from space | Space photo of the day for April 2, 2026

The launch of NASA's historic Artemis 2 mission looks incredible in these stunning launch photos.

Relive NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch to the moon in these stunning photos

NASA’s moonbound astronauts have reason to celebrate, and not just because their launch went so well.  Mission Control guided astronaut Christina Koch through some plumbing tricks and she finally got it going.  The bad news is that it’s so cold inside the Orion capsule — 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) — that the four astronauts are digging into suitcases for long-sleeved clothes.

Artemis II's moonbound toilet is working again to astronauts' relief after overnight fix

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - NASA sent four astronauts on the world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century on Wednesday, in preparation for a first-ever manned landing on

Factbox-China's crewed lunar programme eyes astronaut landing by 2030

It wasn't their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one.

There was a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon

Artemis 2 is gearing up for a critical engine burn this evening (April 2), which will send the mission's four astronauts on a looping journey around the moon.

NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission

Kaʻiulani Murphy is quick to spot white terns flapping their wings when she's guiding Polynesian voyaging canoes across the Pacific.  Manu-o-Kū can breed year round, but activity peaks from winter into early spring.

How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle

NASA's Artemis II mission is underway. The astronauts are scheduled to fly around the moon Monday. Here's what to know about their 10-day journey through space.

NASA's moon mission has begun — here's what's ahead for the Artemis II astronauts

Why is the Artemis 2 rocket launch different from all other rocket launches?

April 1 (Reuters) - All three NASA astronauts on the Artemis II lunar mission are veterans of Earth-orbit science expeditions to the International Space Station, while the lone Canadian joining them

Factbox-Artemis II crew includes first woman, Black astronaut and Canadian ever flown to moon

April 1 (Reuters) - Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a 10-day trip around the moon that would be the farthest humans have ever traveled and a major

Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission

Venus and Jupiter dominate April's evening sky, while Mercury, Mars and Saturn linger in the dawn — here's how and when to spot them all.

2 bright planets light up April evenings — here's where and when to look

By Akash Sriram and Joey Roulette April 1 (Reuters) - NASA's Artemis II mission is shaping up to be more than just the next step in returning humans to the moon — it is a key test of whether the

Analysis-NASA's moon mission tests aerospace old guard as SpaceX, Blue Origin hover

Here's what's on the experiment roster for the Artemis 2 moon mission.

What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?

By Lucila Sigal BUENOS AIRES, April 1 (Reuters) - An Argentine-built microsatellite, the only one from Latin America selected for NASA's return to the moon, will test experimental navigation systems

Argentina joins NASA’s moon return with microsatellite testing GPS beyond Earth

Here's where you need to be to see the Artemis 2 moon rocket launch with your own eyes.

NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch may be visible from Florida and southern Georgia today. Here's when to look

Locals and visitors who came for the moon launch are jockeying for prime spots to see NASA's Artemis II mission lift off, with some resorting to extreme measures.

Excited visitors for NASA's moon launch jockey for prime views

Scientists have identified more than 110 new species found in deep water beyond the edges of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

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