New York Times Science News

1. NASA Says Artemis II Moon Launch Is On Track for April 1

   After postponing launch opportunities in February and March, the agency determined that four astronauts could proceed toward the first crewed lunar journey in more than 50 years.

2. Space Jam: NASA’s MADCAP Team Directs Traffic at the Moon

   A “red alert” involving the private Blue Ghost mission in lunar orbit a year ago highlights a growing number of incidents above Earth’s neighbor.

3. In Criminal Cases, Moss Is Often Underfoot and Overlooked

   A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes.

4. Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet

   It takes backbone to solve an enigma like the “falling cat” problem.

5. Her Lab Worked to Future-Proof Fruits and Vegetables

   Erin McGuire ran a research network that studied how to get healthy food to marginalized populations around the world.