Artemis II returns, kakapo thrives, and Shroud DNA surprises
TL;DR
Artemis II completes its lunar flyby with a record-setting Pacific splashdown, while New Zealand’s kakapo marks a major breeding season as part of its recovery effort. In archaeology/ancient DNA news, the Shroud of Turin DNA analysis reveals human and non-human DNA (including carrots and red coral), fueling ongoing debate about its origin. The week also highlights progress toward a functional cure for type 1 diabetes in a Science Spotlight.
- Science news this week: Artemis II splashes down, the world's fattest parrot bounces back, and the Shroud of Turin is contaminated Live Science
- Artemis II Splashdown and Return NASA (.gov)
- Artemis II crew back on Earth. What's next after a trip to the moon? USA Today
- Another Giant Leap Reminds Us How Small We Are The New York Times
- 5 takeaways from the Artemis II mission CNN
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