ICPS Completes Perigee Boost; Apogee Burn Imminent
The ICPS has completed a planned perigee raise burn. Another burn in about an hour will raise the apogee.
Apollo 8’s Earthrise Photo Ignites Environmental Awareness
NASA Apollo 8 spacecraft became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon. The crew captured this iconic “Earthrise” photo that shows Earth rising over the horizon of the Moon, and is thought to have sparked the environmental movement. (12/24/1968) https://t.co/SEhC4SfiRR
NEJM Review Overlooks Inflammation in GLP‑1 Drugs
A new review of the GLP-1 receptor drugs @NEJM https://t.co/PK03jApZWB surprisingly, the word inflammation only appears once, in this diagram https://t.co/1PeBakBAQb
Moon Mission and War Collide: History Repeats
NASA sending astronauts back too the moon AND a widely unpopular war at the same time. Time is a flat circle
Humans Return to Moon After 54-Year Hiatus
MECO: It's 2026 and four humans are beginning their journey to the Moon for the first time in 54 years. https://t.co/PBzuDhungQ
NASA’s SLS‑Orion Launch Shines Bright in Daylight
Epic launch of SLS and Orion. So much better in the daytime to observe. Congratulations to NASA and everyone involved. Y’all made us proud.
From Black‑White TV to 4K: Mom Witnesses Artemis
My mom was a little kid when Apollo launched, and she saw it live on a tiny black and white TV in her village. Now she gets to see us return to the Moon with Artemis in glorious 4K. Wish...
Choosing Hard Challenges Drives Our Greatest Achievements
"We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and...
SLS Launches Orion Crew, First Moon‑bound Flight Since 1972
The SLS rocket lifts off with the Orion spacecraft and a crew of four on a mission to the vicinity of the Moon for the first time since the Apollo-17 expedition in 1972: https://t.co/biWISWldtE https://t.co/3pTosP7Qwk
Human Purpose: Learn, Explore—Artemis II Launches Us Forward
I believe in physicist David Deutsch's vision for our purpose (in "The Beginning of Infinity"). We are here to learn and explore. So excited for Artemis II and humans starting the next journey. https://t.co/7iErXCltdt
NASA Countdown Begins: T‑9 to Historic Moon Mission
This is happening T-9 and counting down. It is a gooooooo nasa @youtube @youtubecreators #nasa #goingtothemoom #space #stem #makinghistory
Artemis II Mirrors Apollo 8: Saturn V Launch History
As we get ready for the Artemis II launch, I can't help thinking back about the Apollo program. Here's a chart showing all the Saturn V launches, including the Apollo 8 launch that most closely resembles this mission. Link below....
Artemis II Crew Cleared for Launch, Fans Go Full Send
From the final countdown poll minutes before NASA's Artemis II crew launches to the moon: "Artemis 2 crew is go for launch. full send."
Quantum Charger Boosts Fast, Efficient Storage—Output Still Limited
This quantum device absorbs energy efficiently, accelerates charging with scale, and stores power temporarily, though it's still limited in practical output. https://t.co/V8MS45eL8p
Artemis II Launch Delayed, No New Countdown Set.
NASA has not set a new T-0 but the Artemis II mission will not launch at 6:24 pm ET today. “A little more work” to do.
Europe/Africa Outpaces US in Artemis II Viewership
More people are watching the live broadcast of the Artemis II launch from Europe/Africa than from the US. https://t.co/ji5YAWcT5Y . . https://t.co/t2oGgtcoaK
Vitamin B3 May Undermine Pancreatic Cancer Chemotherapy
Title and header via the @cwru press release: New research reveals dangers of ‘anti-aging’ supplements in cancer protection Vitamin B3 could be making chemotherapy less effective in pancreatic cancer patients https://t.co/vIfcvuiS6P Discussion + thoughtful debate welcome👇👨⚕️ https://t.co/aHewoWeIle
NASA Attributes Sensor Reading to Instrumentation, Launch Unaffected
NASA: "Engineers investigated a sensor on the launch abort system’s attitude control motor controller battery that showed a higher temperature than would be expected. It is believed to be an instrumentation issue and will not affect today’s launch."
AI-Driven Biology Could Slash Drug Trial Failures Dramatically
AI for biology will have bigger near term wins. The ability for AI to learn from experiments and predict human biology will have very broad impacts in predicting targets, clinical trials, and precision medicine. Tackling the biggest challenge in Pharma (80%...
Gravitational Waves Reveal Missing Black Hole Mass Gap
Some stars leave nothing behind. Pair-instability supernovae predict that the most massive stars explode so completely that no black hole remains. For years, we didn’t have evidence. Now, gravitational wave data shows a gap in black hole masses — exactly where those explosions...
Genome Editing Shows Promise for Sickle Cell, Β‑Thalassemia
3 new trial results for genome editing of sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia @NEJM https://t.co/qGGdjgKqP5 (with summary Table below) https://t.co/RdiM3urCKJ https://t.co/W15cPAfMoS https://t.co/F3PHKuktPx https://t.co/t6Z35S8L7h
Watch NASA’s Live Launch Now via YouTube
If you need it, here's the link to NASA's livestream of the launch. 👇 https://www.youtube.com/live/Tf_UjBMIzNo?si=I5u3hgJLKVNLcv4I
NASA Flags Battery Temperature Issue on Artemis 2 Abort System
NASA reporting an issue with one of the batteries on the Artemis 2 launch abort system; temperature out of range.
New Early-Stage Cancer Drugs Emerge at AACR26
A look at some promising early stage drug developments coming down the pike at #AACR26. A few of these concepts were not on the radar a couple of years ago: https://t.co/w6oD4CEckq https://t.co/kfR1AXG41K
Record Female Life Expectancy Defies Predicted Limits
enjoying this piece on record life expectancy increasing over time - the *insane* linear regression in 1840 - 2010 period just tracking record life expectancy over time (I think trend not consistent since, partic w COVID) - how funny it is that...
Neil Armstrong Marvels at Earth's Fragile Beauty From Moon
Astronaut Neil Armstrong on the beauty of earth as seen from the surface of the moon https://t.co/kT6pCfTzSt
Artemis 2 Launch Window Nears: Range Go, 80% Weather Favorability
A view of Artemis 2 from the KSC press site. Range is go and weather is still 80% favorable for launch during the two-hour window. https://t.co/PdQs3jS1sj
NAD+ Decline Drives Cardiac Aging; NR Restores Rhythm
NAD+ controls circadian rhythmicity during cardiac aging https://t.co/NNVx94IIC8 Fig. 2: Cardiac NAD+ decreases with aging, with restoration by supplementation with nicotinamide riboside. https://t.co/z4uSqKrYjR
Artemis II Launch Paused to Verify Safety System
NASA/Artemis update as of 5pmET: Although the countdown to today’s Artemis II launch is continuing to progress, the Eastern Range has identified an issue that they are currently working to resolve related to their communication with the flight termination system. The...
Debunking Myths: Longevity Science Funding Is Essential
Are you (will you be) in London Wednesday April 8? 👉Arguments against funding longevity science - and why they are all wrong Hosted by London Futurist, my friend (and friend to longevity science) David Wood @dw2 https://t.co/HTj6Xoeu1J https://t.co/13pwYx0ZrU
Finding Hope in Artemis Amid Global Turmoil
I don't know about y'all but I'm absurdly excited about the Artemis mission. Yes, the world is on fire, but this brings me joy.
Apollo 8 Saved 1968; Artemis II Hopes to Save 2026
On my first Christmas Eve, Apollo 8 orbited The Moon and ‘saved 1968’. Good luck to Artemis II and may you save 2026! https://t.co/vVNXyenwHG
Artemis II Countdown Continues Despite Flight Termination Issue
Artemis II update: An issue with the Flight Termination System is being worked, but the countdown is proceeding.
High‑dose Flu Shots Cut Alzheimer Risk, Especially in Women
We've seen the Shingles vaccine is linked with reduced risk of Alzheimer's and dementias in 4 large natural experiments. Today, the potential of high-dose flu vaccines vs standard dose for the same in a large retrospective age 65+ cohort [N>160,000)....
Holding Artemis 1 Panel Returned From Space—Unreal Feeling
I hold an thermal insulation panel from artemis 1 that went to space and come back in my hands thanks to Barry bonhnsack 😄😍 amazing feeling Thank you @youtube @youtubecreators nasa #3dprinting #artemis #nasa #rocket #orion
Year-Long Aerobic Exercise Preserves White Matter, Boosts Cognition
Effects of aerobic exercise and cardiorespiratory fitness on white matter free water fraction in older adults: a 1-year randomized controlled trial "These findings suggest that 1 year of aerobic training may reduce [Free Water Fraction] in the CC body and that higher...
Next‑Gen AI “Lab‑in‑the‑Loop” Launches Today
For all the great folks advancing medicine and human health through rigorous science + serious applied #AI, here is a next gen “lab in the loop” being released today on 4/1 😜 https://t.co/Li8Bkd9rAQ
IVNS1ABP Mutation Triggers Premature Aging and Neurodegeneration
A mutation in the IVNS1ABP gene causes a new disease combining premature aging and severe neurological decline by disrupting cell scaffolding, leading to DNA damage and “zombie-like” senescent cells. https://t.co/xtDrjy72h4
Mitochondrial Dysfunction Triggers Early Cerebral Amyloidosis
Human in vitro and rodent in vivo models highlight progressive mitochondrial dysfunction as a starting point of cerebral amyloidosis https://t.co/CEfTOeosnu https://t.co/Rd12PlVTAQ
DWDM Multiplies Fiber Capacity, Accelerating Data Center Speeds
Dense wavelength division multiplexing can transmit multiple optical signals over a single fiber, greatly speeding up information transfer in data centers. https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-data-centers-dwdm-optics
Reprogramming Caps at ~75% Epigenetic Age Reversal
🤣 That’s why we make sure the reprogramming technologies we develop can’t take cells back in epigenetic age more than ~75%
Artemis II Showcases Unity Over Mere Flight Test
“Artemis II is far more than a flight test” says RAeS President Elect, Prof Malcolm Macdonald. “It’s a demonstration of what happens when we choose to come together." #NASA #Artemis #ArtemisII #avgeek #spaceflight https://t.co/hDB2MAHbL2 https://t.co/vgVszNi6vJ
Hope Artemis Shows Moon Isn't Harsh
Hopefully Heinlein was wrong and the #Moon is not a harsh mistress 😀 https://t.co/tYoqzuEFzs #Artemis #SpaceExploration #launchday
LSD and DOI Reduce Opioid Intake and Withdrawal in Mice
Effects of Psychedelics Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and R(–)-2,5-Dimethoxy-4-Iodoamphetamine on Oral Opioid Consumption and Naloxone-Precipitated Withdrawal in Male C57Bl/6J Mice https://t.co/78DNsREzoR
Light Therapy Eases Fatigue in Hashimoto’s Patients
The effect of photobiomodulation therapy on fatigue and behavioural status in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis https://t.co/AJx5dvqHyw
Moon’s Distance Dwarfs All Planets—Artemis II Soars
If you’re having problems conceptualizing why going to the moon is such a big deal, here’s your reminder that you can fit every planet in the solar system in between the Earth and the moon. The Artemis II astronauts are...
Australia Tests AI Robots for Solar Farm Maintenance
Australian science agency trials AI robots for solar farms #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/1cum7O4u2V
Doctors Will Swap Pills for Gene Therapies and Epigenetics
Longevity 2.0: Your next doctor won't prescribe pills—they'll prescribe gene therapies, epigenetic reprogramming, and personalized longevity protocols. Medicine is shifting from "treat symptoms" to "reverse aging at the cellular level."
Dehydration Shrinks Brain, Confounds MRI and TMS
Dehydration can shrink your brain by over 0.5%, and may be a reason you get a headache. Hydrate to maintain light yellow urine. Also hydrate before an MRI, as dehydration-related small decreases in brain volume can confound MRI-based assessment...
First Moon Mission Since 1972 Launches Today
We are sending people to the moon for the first time since 1972 TODAY. Don’t let this historic moment pass you by!