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Wet Dress Rehearsal Countdown Progressing for Artemis II

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of February 1, 2026. The rocket is currently at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center…

Mexico moves to combat pollution following Guardian investigations

After stories revealed high levels of contamination in neighborhood around factory processing US toxic waste, government announces sweeping array of tactics The Mexican government has announced it will pursue a sweeping array of tactics to combat industrial pollution, from $4.8m…

Visiting Oregon? You may soon have to pay a tax to protect its wildlife.

When Oregon’s short legislative session convenes in early February, conservation advocates will once again try to convince lawmakers to pass a major funding bill that could provide nearly $30 million annually to protect the state’s biodiversity. The 1% for Wildlife…

Division’s final journey

Division was four years old when he died, a young age even by the shortened standards now applied to North Atlantic right whales. His body was found in late January, adrift off the coast of North Carolina, partial and unrecoverable.…

Countdown Begins for Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, are seen at Launch Pad 39B, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Artemis II test flight will take Commander Reid…

Australia’s best photos of the month – January 2026

Bushfires, marches and a summer of sport – Guardian Australia’s best photos from around the country Prayers, vigils and mitzvahs on the national day of mourning for Bondi beach terror attack victims – in pictures Drag racing at Sydney’s weekly…