Science - Page 42

April 9, 2026

Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased

A new study suggests a high-dose flu shot may cut Alzheimer's risk by nearly half in older adults, far outperforming the standard-dose vaccine version.

April 9, 2026

Artemis II astronauts show off Apollo 18 flag from space

Artemis II astronauts brought the American flag prepared for the Apollo 18 mission to space. (Credit: NASA Artemis via X)

April 9, 2026

Artemis II set for splashdown as GOP rep touts 'golden age' for NASA

Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., discusses the historic Artemis II mission and the restoration of American space dominance on 'Mornings with Maria.'

April 9, 2026

Tourist chaos erupts as cherry blossom festival is shut down, officials triple tax to curb crowds

Japan will triple its international tourist tax starting July 1 as the country battles overtourism issues while still aiming for 60 million inbound visitors by 2030.

April 9, 2026

Artemis II crew gears up for 'riding a fireball' at 23,839 mph

Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover explained what he was most looking forward to at Wednesday night's space-to-Earth news conference. He said we just 'have to get back."

April 9, 2026

Valuable discovery in Egypt reveals 3,000-year-old scrolls with secret messages still unread

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered eight rare papyrus scrolls, some with 3,000-year-old seals intact, alongside coffins of ancient temple singers.

April 9, 2026

Artemis II commander describes 'unbelievable sight' of lunar eclipse

The Integrity crew aboard the Orion capsule on the Artemis II mission enjoyed cookies during the eclipse before resuming scientific work, Reid Wiseman said during a Wednesday night news conference.

April 9, 2026

Trump wants a moon landing by 2028, so why is NASA already hedging?

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's shifting language on beating China to the moon raises questions about the viability of a 2028 lunar landing.

April 9, 2026

What happens when a fighter pilot ejects? Inside the split-second escape after F-15E hit over Iran

U.S. forces raced to recover two airmen who ejected from an F-15E Strike Eagle after it was hit by enemy fire during operations over Iran Friday.

April 9, 2026

SEN RICK SCOTT: The lesson of Artemis? Purge woke politics and let NASA do its job

After Artemis II circles the moon, a Florida senator calls on Congress to pass the Dismantle DEI Act and protect NASA from politicized mandates.