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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space
The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.
'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather
Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.
Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.
Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state
Hunger is a likely reason the whale, dubbed Willapa Willy, travelled inland, experts say.
Litter Wombles launch second recycling machine
Bottles and cans are exchanged for a printed ticket that can be swapped for rewards.
Plan to bring more beavers back takes step forward
Forestry England wants to hear from local landowners to identify 20 potential release sites.
UK's largest opencast mine restoration decision to be taken by Welsh government
Merthyr South Wales Ltd sparked anger after submitting a new - and cheaper - restoration plan.
Jersey scraps phase-out of petrol and diesel cars
Environment Minister Steve Luce says the plan did not have public backing.
Moment Artemis II sets distance record being farthest from Earth
The crew broke a previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171km) set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, and they are still heading further away from Earth.
What's on the far side of the Moon?
Artemis II's looping path has carried the crew around the far side of the Moon.
Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's wife died from cancer in 2020 at age 46.
'We might look at the far side of the moon, and then change our socks'
In a series of interviews, the Artemis II astronauts discussed their life in space.
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar
The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.
'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farms
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.
Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled
The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology.
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.
Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
A nuclear-powered spacecraft promises deeper and more explorative space travel.
The UK government announces a £2billion investment in quantum computing.
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.
Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power
Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?
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