NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the all-male Artemis III crew after criticism online, saying the astronauts were chosen for experience, skills and availability. The 2027 mission will test Orion docking operations with SpaceX and Blue Origin moon landers in Earth orbit.
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Researchers have found the largest known whale graveyard, a 1,200-kilometer deep-sea site in the Indian Ocean with fossils up to 5.3 million years old. The remains support thriving communities of deep-sea life, including organisms that may be new to science.
NASA named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas to the Artemis III crew. The mission will test lunar lander rendezvous and docking in Earth orbit before a planned moon landing attempt in 2028.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds, with rescuers searching collapsed buildings and isolated villages. Officials said aftershocks, landslides and damaged roads were slowing relief efforts across Mindanao.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off western Cuba was felt across parts of Florida on Monday, including Miami, Tampa and Orlando. Officials said there were no significant injuries, major property damage or tsunami threat.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake off Mindanao killed at least 35 people, damaged buildings and triggered tsunami alerts across the region. Philippine officials said thousands of families were displaced as aftershocks continued.
A new Science study by a Federal Reserve Bank of New York economist finds remote work is linked to more isolation, poorer mental well-being and greater use of mental health services. The effects were especially pronounced among remote workers who live alone.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia and the western Pacific. Officials urged coastal residents in several Philippine provinces to evacuate to higher ground or move inland.