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Countdown underway for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years as crew 'ready to go' deeper into space than any human in history
Nasa's Artemis II marks the first manned moon mission in 53 years
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ScienceBiological changes show up in Covid babies, finds new study into the dramatic effects of the pandemic
Lockdowns imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic caused biological changes in babies born during this period, a new study has found.The study shines further light on the impact of the pandemic and world's response to it.
ScienceBritish scientists firing salt water into clouds in bold attempt to cool Earth
Outdoor trials could take place within just two years
ScienceArchaeology breakthrough as historians discover name of ancient Maya Queen who ruled 1,400 years ago
Researchers have found references to a sixth-century ruler
ScienceArchaeology breakthrough as 600-year-old amethyst unearthed in medieval castle moat
The discovery has been made on the Castle Kolno site
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Science breakthrough: The kraken was REAL say researchers after remains of prehistoric predator the size of two London buses are found
'I certainly wouldn’t have wanted to go swimming in the ancient oceans if these things were swimming around,' one researcher said
Secrets of ancient Britain revealed after 'incredibly rare' Iron Age treasure found in Yorkshire
The remarkable discovery has offered fresh insight into the relationship between two rival groups of ancient Britons
Scientists uncover origin of three mysterious signals coming from Milky Way
'Excited dark matter' might finally explain phenomena that have puzzled astronomers for years
Sun unleashes largest solar storm in DECADES amid fears 'X-flares' could bring 'collapse or blackouts' to Earth
The last storm of this severity sparked power failures and damaged transformers around the world
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Nasa announces date humans will be sent back around Moon in first crewed lunar voyage in half a century
The Apollo programme concluded in 1972
Evolution theory could be blown apart after 'missing link' is FOUND in 700,000-year-old cave
Scientists think they might have found the best candidate yet for the 'root of the tree' which led to modern humans
Egyptian pyramids mystery finally explained as archaeologists uncover how ancient wonders were built
No confirmed example of this design has been found in Ancient Egypt before
Archaeologists stunned as true purpose of 5,000 holes carved high into Andes mountain range is revealed
A mysterious ancient civilisation has now been revealed as far more advanced than previously thought
Researchers uncover ‘real-life dragon’ after bizarre 95 million-year-old species discovery
The enormous beast is believed to measure around 40 feet in length and weigh in excess of 6,000kg
Archaeologists baffled by bizarre Roman ruins after ancient engineering went horribly wrong
The site was found during the final weeks of excavations for a National Highways improvement scheme in Cambridgeshire