science
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. Source link
First live view of Artemis II crew since arriving in space
Nasa astronauts conducted a number of different tests on board the Orion spacecraft – including practising manoeuvring the capsule. Source link
Artemis II is in orbit – what happens next?
What are the mission’s four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon? Source link
I have been bitten by more than 200 snakes – on purpose
If you are unlucky enough to have been bitten by a snake, you are unlikely to want to repeat the experience. Not so for Tim Friede, who intentionally exposes himself to deadly bites in the hope of developing a treatment for the 5 million people who are bitten each year Source link
How a chance meeting shaped Canadian Jeremy Hansen's mission to the Moon
Inspired by a picture of Neil Armstrong, the Ontario-born astronaut has dreamed of space since he was a child. Source link
'Spectacular!': BBC science editor reacts to Artemis II launch
Nasa’s Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon. Source link
Fertiliser made from human wee to help grow new forest
Scientists behind a project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser hope to grow their first forest. Source link
Passengers watch Artemis II blast off from commercial plane
People on a commercial flight were treated to a rare view of the launch of Nasa’s first crewed mission to the Moon in half a century. Source link
'We go for all humanity' – emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off
There was giddy euphoria at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful and spectacular launch, writes the BBC’s Pallab Ghosh. Source link
'Spectacular!' – BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch
Science editor Rebecca Morelle watched from just three miles away as the most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from Florida. Source link