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Artemis II launches as NASA shoots for the Moon in historic mission

NASA’s historic Artemis II mission to the moon launched Wednesday evening, taking four astronauts into Earth's orbit and on a path toward the world's first crewed lunar mission in a generation, beginning a journey into remarkable territory.

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Why the Artemis II crew played cards right before launch

Minutes before departing for the launch pad on Wednesday, the Artemis II crew completed one final task: a game of cards. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins CBS News to discuss the mission.

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How do astronauts use the bathroom in space?

The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.

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Inside NASA's Artemis II moon mission simulator

CBS News' Kris Van Cleave goes inside the Orion mission simulator cockpit to get a better idea of what NASA astronauts will be experiencing during the Artemis II launch set for Wednesday.

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Space fans gather in Florida to watch Artemis II launch

NASA's Artemis II mission could launch on Wednesday. Many people are gathering along Florida's 'Space Coast,' eagerly anticipating the first crewed mission to the moon in decades.

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First crewed lunar mission in 53 years set to launch

NASA's Artemis II mission putting humans in orbit around the moon for the first time in over five decades is less than 24 hours away — if the weather co-operates. The launch is meant to pave the way for a crewed return to the moon's surf...

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NASA's Artemis II mission set to launch

The Artemis II mission to the moon is expected in a few hours if all goes according to plan. Linda Godwin, a retired astronaut and professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, joins CBS News with more.

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How Artemis II could eventually lead to humans living on Mars

A crew of four astronauts are set for liftoff on Wednesday in a mission that will take them around the moon. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins "The Takeout" to discuss the historic Artemis II effort.

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The 'dirty aquarium' that could help cities breathe again

Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in giant water tanks — that outperform trees in cleaning city air. Plus, you can eat what comes out of them!

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Czech innovation could reduce animal testing in medicine

Could animal testing in medicine soon become a thing of the past? Czech scientists are building a lab-grown model of the human intestine that could make drug testing more accurate, ethical and closer to human biology.

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Scientists dive beneath Arctic ice to study threatened ecosystems

Scientists trained in Finland to dive beneath Arctic ice, studying fragile polar ecosystems threatened by climate change. The course gives rare, hands-on skills to explore underwater habitats robots cannot safely survey.

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This research facility created freezing rain to help planes fly

The Climatic Engineering Facility simulates any kind of weather found in Canada. It’s run by the National Research Council. CBC’s Stu Mills got a tour.

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Why repetitive music sounds joyful

Ever wonder why music can make you feel so happy? Agasha Mutesasira sits down with neuroscientists, producers, sound engineers and artists to explore music's unique role in experiencing joy and happiness.

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First blooms and leaves: How does weather affect them?

Some parts of the country are seeing earlier than average blooms and leaves on trees, and the weather has a part to play in this. The Southwest and Southeast, in particular, have seen large impacts. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks d...

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Czech innovation could reduce animal testing in medicine

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Why do I get a headache when it's windy?

It's not just you-many people get headaches on windy days, and here's why.

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Doctor explains science behind peptide craze

Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the recent buzz around peptides, if peptide therapies actually work and any potential side effects.

CBS America

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Shaakira Jassat: turning eggshells into design objects

The South African-Indian designer blends science and craftsmanship to turn natural resources into sustainable building materials of the future.

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AI transforming health care and what it means for the future

Artificial intelligence is transforming health care for both doctors and patients. In his new book "A Giant Leap-How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future," Dr. Robert Wachter looks at the potential and pitfall...

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Mamma clouds: What causes these hanging pouches?

Meteorologist Danielle Banks explains what mamma clouds are in this edition of Weather Words.

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How a fun nature app aids science

The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun.

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Prospects for 'boots on the ground' to seize Iran's enriched uranium

As the war with Iran enters its fourth week, much of its stockpile of enriched uranium is believed to lie buried deep inside the Isfahan Mountain complex. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with physicist David A...

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Intersection of art and science in new exhibit at Ottawa Art Gallery

Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom celebrates a pioneer for women in the arts and science. It runs all summer at the Ottawa Art Gallery. CBC’s Sandra Abma paid it a visit.

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Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies

Monarch butterflies are on their way back to Canada and a select few will be rocking a tiny microchip for the flight north. CBC’s Jorge Barrera went to the El Rosario butterfly sanctuary in Mexico to learn more about the project that sci...

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More bees than we ever thought existed

A new study reveals there are an estimated 26,000 unique bee species globally, a staggering jump from previous counts. This "specialization explosion" is the result of millions of years of bees co-evolving with specific flowers and micro...

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White Hydrogen: The hidden energy beneath the Alps?

Scientists in the Alps are searching for natural "white hydrogen." Could this hidden gas become a clean, self-renewing energy source?

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Seven-ton meteor streaks across the sky over multiple states

An asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 miles per hour zoomed over multiple states and lit up the sky, causing a loud boom that some residents mistook for an explosion.

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The truth about IQ tests

An IQ score can label someone a genius — or not. But how do IQ tests work, and do they really measure intelligence?

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Scientists hit major milestone in fight against oyster disease MSX

Every spring, the New Brunswick government puts forward its plan for what it will spend or cut over the next year.

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There's no end to a rainbow: Here's why you'll never find it

Ever wonder what's at the end of a rainbow? Spoiler: There's nothing there. Rainbows are optical illusions created when sunlight refracts through water droplets in the atmosphere. Because you're seeing it from your unique perspective, th...

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