What do NASA’s Artemis II astronauts eat? 58 tortillas, 43 cups of coffee and lots of hot sauce

A sample of the test meal on a plate next to the silverware

April 3, 2026 2 read min Add us to GoogleAdd Science What is NASA? Artemis II do astronauts eat? 58 tortillas, 43 cups of coffee and lots of hot sauce NASA’s lunar mission catalog has 189 objects unique to it and mirrors the International Space Station. Written by Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron … Read more

Five Ways Quantum Technology Can Shape Everyday Life

Five Ways Quantum Technology Can Shape Everyday Life

IBM’s unveiling of two new supercomputers and Denmark’s plans to develop “the world’s most powerful business computer” mark just two of the latest developments in quantum technology’s rapid transition from experimental success to practical applications. There is growing promise of quantum technology’s ability to solve problems that today’s systems struggle to overcome or can’t even … Read more

Astronomers confirm for the first time the existence of a large volcanic crater on Venus

Radar view of the Venus surface near Nyx Mons, where scientists found evidence of a giant underground volcanic cave

For the first time, scientists have strong evidence that there is a large volcanic crater beneath the surface of Venus. By reanalyzing radar images from NASA’s Magellan mission, a team from the University of Trento has identified what appears to be a large lava flow beneath the Nyx Mons volcano. Work, published in a newspaper … Read more

Venus is at its brightest in the spring and summer of 2026 – this is what you should be looking for

image of the night sky with the pleiades constellation in the upper right corner and uranus and venus in the lower left.

He’s back… After what was essentially a winter sabbatical, not seen since the beginning of December, Venus – the brightest of the naked-eye planets – is now fully back in view. After spending most of 2025 as a morning object, Venus has now settled into a dominant position”the evening star“For the next five months, it … Read more

Space data centers: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit as scientists question physics

Space data centers: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit as scientists question physics

The scale is attractive in its simplicity: AI needs more power than the world’s internet can provide, so it moves data centers into orbit, where the sun never sets and electricity is free. SpaceX, Blue Origin, and a growing constellation of startups are now racing to make that vision a reality. The problem, according to … Read more

An Illinois family is battling a rare genetic disease that affects both children

An Illinois family is battling a rare genetic disease that affects both children

QUINCY (InvestigateTV) – The Kempf family received two devastating news. Both of their children were diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B, a very rare genetic disorder that affects about 30 children in the United States. Nine-year-old Poppy and 2-year-old Oliver both have the disease. Kyle and Megan’s parents say Oliver is the youngest person ever … Read more

Scientists Have Witnessed For The First Time The Formation Of A Supercharged Particle

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Here’s what you’ll learn by reading this story: Scientists fired lasers at semiconductor nano-lasagna to show how electrons behave. In the right conditions, electrons become polarons, pulling oppositely charged atoms for a ride. The researchers took pictures of the newly born quasiparticle and measured its energy and mass. Scientists at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich … Read more

Meet NASA’s New Artemis II Science Officers – NASA Science

Trevor Graff

Business clothes, headsets and many computer monitors are a stark contrast to the hiking gear, rock hammers and volcanic fields of Iceland. For Kelsey Young of NASA’s Goddard Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and Trevor Graff and Angela Garcia of Johnson Space Center in Houston, comfort and expertise across both areas made them uniquely qualified … Read more