NASA’s preliminary lunar science report from Artemis II reveals that astronauts witnessed small rocky fragments striking the lunar surface during a unique solar eclipse, while a separate student mission plans to distill whisky in orbit and a microscopy competition disqualifies an AI-generated winner.

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  • Evan Emerson
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    25 days ago

    Moon absorbs hundreds of impacts a year; NASA watched one and called it a report. Meanwhile, whisky in orbit and a cheating AI. Splendid priorities.

  • Audrey BaxterM
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    So the Moon gets pelted, we send whisky to orbit, and AI cheats at microscopes. We’re doomed, but at least the drinks are chilled.