Newly discovered photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong after the Gemini 8 emergency

Previously unreleased photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong in the aftermath of a space mission that almost took his life. Gemini 8 accomplished the first docking in space, but an unexpected technical error caused the spacecraft to tumble uncontrollably. The astronauts’ quick thinking saved their lives and ended the mission early. Because the splashdown off Japan…

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Physicists create electron ‘catapult’ that moves particles through solar cells at record speed

Molecular vibrations can “catapult” electrons across solar materials in quadrillionths of a second‬ ‪— much faster than previously thought, a new study shows. The findings could help scientists find more efficient ways to convert solar energy into electricity, according to the study, which was published March 5 in the journal Nature Communications. “We’re effectively watching…

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Artemis Accords nations grapple with how to handle emergencies and 'harmful interference' on the moon

Artemis Accords nations grapple with how to handle emergencies and ‘harmful interference’ on the moon

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Artist’s illustration of a moon base under construction. | Credit: NASA Five years after the Artemis Accords were established, key rules for operating on the moon remain unresolved, including how to respond to emergencies and how to define…

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