Why is Nasa sending people around the moon?
Nasa is preparing to send people further into space than ever before. Why is the Artemis II mission happening now? And why are climate scientists shipping ice to Antarctica?
The space science world is buzzing. In the next few days, NASA is expected to begin the rollout of its Artemis II rocket to the launch pad with the launch itself expected as early as February. Science journalist Jonathan Amos explains why NASA is interested in travelling around the moon now? And what we will learn from sending humans further into space than ever before.
Penny Sarchet, Managing Editor at New Scientist brings Tom Whipple her pick of the best new science this week.
And why are scientists shipping ice cores from around the world to a frozen cave in Antarctica? Dr Liz Thomas, head of ice core research at the British Antarctic Survey explains the science behind the Ice Memory Sanctuary as it officially opens.
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