NASA’s Artemis II Crew Marks Historic Crewed Lunar Flyby Milestone
NASA says Artemis II completed a crucial crewed lunar flyby phase, a major step toward future Moon landings.
April 9, 2026 · nasa · artemisGOOD NEWS 24
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Mushrooms Are Being Used to Clean Pollution from English Rivers
A study using turkey tail mushrooms as a natural filtration system has successfully removed E. coli from a polluted river in Devon, England, and the approach is already being put into practice.
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Rare Sumatran Tiger Cubs Born in the UK Mark a Win for Their Species
A UK wildlife park has welcomed Sumatran tiger cubs, a significant moment for a critically endangered subspecies with only around 400 individuals left in the wild.
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NASA Is Testing Advanced Rover Capabilities for Future Moon and Mars Missions
NASA has been testing new autonomous driving and navigation capabilities for rovers designed to explore the Moon and Mars, bringing crewed and robotic exploration closer together.
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Bilby Populations Show Strong Recovery in Australian Conservation Zones
Wildlife teams report encouraging bilby recovery in protected habitats, showing how sustained conservation can reverse decline.
April 9, 2026 · bilby · animals
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Artemis II Returns Home After Historic Crewed Lunar Loop
NASA says Artemis II has successfully completed its around-the-Moon mission, marking humanity’s first crewed deep-space return since Apollo.
April 9, 2026 · nasa · artemis ii
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World Health Day 2026 Launches Global ‘Stand With Science’ Campaign
WHO has launched a year-long World Health Day 2026 campaign focused on science-led health progress and international collaboration.
April 9, 2026 · world health day · WHO
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WHO Clears the First-Ever Malaria Treatment Made Specifically for Newborns and Tiny Infants
In a major breakthrough announced on April 24, 2026, WHO prequalified the first malaria treatment designed specifically for newborns and young in…
April 26, 2026 · health · malaria
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The Bahamas Is Now Certified for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
WHO certified The Bahamas on April 22, 2026 for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, after years of universal antenatal care, free tr…
April 26, 2026 · world · healthFEEL BETTER DAILY
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