Opinion | NASA Flew by the Moon, but Behind the Scenes, Its Science Is a Chaotic Mess Without science, the stunning images of Earth from space are only pretty pictures.

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“Reasonable people can disagree on what should be done to limit the effects of climate change,” writes Kate Marvel, who last month quit her job at NASA researching the future of Earth’s climate. “But rather than debate policy, the administration has chosen to attack science itself.”

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Meet NASA's New Artemis II Science Officers - NASA Science NASA’s first Artemis II science officers—Kelsey Young, Trevor Graff, and Angela Garcia—are pioneering a new era of mission operations by integrating advanced lunar science directly into Mission Contro...

ICYMI the #ArtemisII mission has actual Science Officers - Kelsey Young, Trevor Graff, and Angela Garcia science.nasa.gov/missions/art...

Artemis II Live Updates: NASA Astronauts Are Traveling to the Moon After Engine Burn The crew tested systems on the NASA Orion capsule above the Earth for a day before the vehicle fired its engines and shot away from the planet.

The NASA Artemis II mission started to leave Earth’s orbit on Thursday, a critical milestone of the flight. Astronauts are officially headed to the moon for the first time since 1972.

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Artemis II Launch Live Updates: How and When to Watch NASA's Moon Mission Four astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — are scheduled to launch at 6:24 p.m. Eastern on the first crewed journey to the moon since 1972. But they will not land there on this mission.

For the first time since 1972, NASA is sending astronauts to the moon. The mission, Artemis II, is scheduled to launch on Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. Eastern time.

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Thousands of Idahoans turn out for No Kings anti-Trump protest. They had beef with the Legislature. • Idaho Capital Sun Thousands of Idahoans turned out to the Idaho State Capitol in downtown Boise on Saturday for the third No Kings protest.

Thousands of Idahoans turned out to the Idaho State Capitol in downtown Boise on Saturday for the third No Kings protest, one of many similar protests against President Donald Trump and government overreach happening across the country. #idleg #idpol

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In the Twenty-first Century, Space is the New Railroad for Billionaire Ambitions Billionaires are playing a game of orbital Monopoly, writes Janet Vertesi.

#Billionaires aren't going to #space because they love #scifi. This is a game of Monopoly, and they are playing to Own the Pipes.

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my latest for @techpolicypress.bsky.social on space-based economic capture
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We will launch 3 investigator calls in 2026 to support materials synthesis, experimental, and theory researchers through the Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative. 6 year, fully unconstrained grants will support bold, high-risk ideas in quantum materials. #MoorePhysics

Twenty-three years ago today, seven astronauts never made it home when we lost space shuttle Columbia. It was a tragedy that changed space exploration and reminded us of its incredible risks. I think about their families every Feb. 1st. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Glad to be a member of @nationalacademies.org Committee on Human Rights during its 50th anniversary year, working to advance #HumanRights for STEMM professionals

This action by Secretary Hegseth is a blatant abuse of power in an attempt to silence a political opponent. It is shameful, it is unconstitutional and it won't work.
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Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.

Adam Grant with more important insights — and, crucially, how we can do better.

We’re delighted to announce that Aileen S Lee has been appointed president of the Moore Foundation, effective January 1, 2026. Aileen’s two decades of leadership and vision embody the foundation’s mission to create positive outcomes for future generations.

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@captmarkkelly.bsky.social & 5 members of Congress are being investigated by the Pentagon & FBI because they stated a legal fact: our service members are required to follow only lawful orders. This persecution is un-American. More from Steve Lindsey & myself:
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The President doesn't want you standing up and speaking out against him, so he's coming after me to intimidate all of us.

But I won't back down — and neither should you.

Humans have lived on ISS for 25 years: here's how they left their mark The International Space Station has served for 25 years as a continuous home for a total of 162 people from 12 countries. All of the residents made their mark in one way by contributing to its assembl...

Twenty-five years ago on Nov. 2, 2000, the first people moved aboard the International Space Station and made it their home. Expedition 1 began a quarter-century-long continuous human occupancy on board the ISS...

Announcing the next phase of the Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Quantum materials are systems in which quantum mechanical effects — such as entanglement and topology — manifest at macroscopic scales, giving rise to exotic el…

After 12 transformative years and $188 million in grants awarded, we are excited to launch the next phase of the Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative — with a new $230 million commitment over the next decade to continue to advance the field.

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Garrett Reisman Sees Fear And Uncertainty At NASA

"I’m a former astronaut: NASA workers are afraid, and safety is at risk" by Garrett Reisman www.thespacereview.com/article/5060/1

Never imagined I’d be a Barbie doll! Thankful to Mattel/Barbie for their Inspiring Women series, and to my NASA colleagues whose teamwork continues to inspire people.

Thanks for highlighting this, Robert! I’m honored and excited, and grateful to all my NASA colleagues who teamwork continues to inspire people.

Opinion | I’m a Red-State Mayor Who Knows the Value of Diversity In Oklahoma City we’re not put off by rhetoric about reverse discrimination that attacks equal opportunity and celebrations of our residents’ unique identities.

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There’s “a lot of rhetoric that portrays the drive for equal opportunity as a form of reverse discrimination,” writes David Holt, Oklahoma City’s mayor. “Sometimes this rhetoric is cloaked in patriotism, but it is really just repackaged bigotry, misogyny and racism.”

Behind the curtain: The discrediting of conscience in Idaho politics • Idaho Capital Sun Idaho now faces a choice. Not between left and right, but between reality and rhetoric, writes guest columnist Darrell Kerby.

COMMENTARY | Idaho now faces a choice. Not between left and right, but between reality and rhetoric, writes guest columnist Darrell Kerby. #idleg #idpol

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Good night, Earth.

During the 20-day #Ignis mission, @esa.int's Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski captured this majestic view of our planet from the seven-windowed Cupola on the International Space Station.

America desperately needs a renewal of the spirit of July 4, 1776 • Idaho Capital Sun We can’t just sit on our hands and simply take advantage of our nation’s many blessings, writes guest columnist Jim Jones.

COMMENTARY | We can’t just sit on our hands and simply take advantage of our nation’s many blessings, writes guest columnist Jim Jones.