science
'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security. Source link
How will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space?
For the ten day mission, Nasa scientists have developed a new ‘universal waste management system’, which is basically a space loo. Source link
What are the new bin rules in England?
New rules requiring weekly food waste collections for all homes in England have come into force. Source link
Attacks from our immune system are a cause of long covid
The immune system going rogue and attacking healthy tissue seems to behind some cases of long covid, a discovery that could open doors towards treatments Source link
Could weather conditions stop Artemis II Moon launch?
Nasa hopes to launch the first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years, but weather may decide if the astronauts take off this week. Source link
Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men
Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain. Source link
Astronauts are ready to return to the moon on Artemis II mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission will be the first time humans have been around the moon in half a century, and its next launch window opens on 1 April Source link
Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in Nasa mission to Moon
A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC. Source link
What kind of olive oil is best for the brain?
The science suggests that olive oil can help us fight cognitive decline and even Alzheimer’s. Columnist Helen Thomson finds that only works if we choose the right kind Source link
30,000 trees planted to create temperate rainforest
The site sees the last of 30,000 mixed-native trees go into the ground two years ahead of schedule. Source link