NASA pushes forward with lunar ambitions while SpaceX prepares historic IPO; major scientific discoveries unveiled in fungi networks and space exploration

NASA's Artemis III lunar mission timeline faces scrutiny from experts despite agency optimism, with concerns raised about the ambitious schedule for returning humans to the moon.

SpaceX approaches record $1.78 trillion IPO valuation, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, though analysts warn of 'major disconnect' on pricing and overvaluation concerns.

Scientists map Earth's underground fungal networks spanning over 100 quadrillion kilometers, revealing the planet's vast carbon circulatory system that sustains plant life globally.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defends all-male Artemis III crew selection, emphasizing women's prominent roles throughout the space agency despite rare all-male mission composition.

SpaceX transitions to public company status, with valuations now reflecting AI potential alongside its core rocket and satellite launch capabilities.

Neil Shubin, eminent fossil hunter, assumes leadership of the National Academy of Sciences amid turbulent period for American scientific research and institutional credibility.

26-year mystery resolved: DNA identification confirms skeleton discovered in Olympic National Park tent in 2000 belonged to Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., using forensic genealogy.

UK's world-leading science facilities including Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source face up to 20% funding cuts amid £162 million crisis from Science and Technology Facilities Council.

Kryptos sculpture cryptography puzzle solution, purchased for nearly $1 million by San Francisco company, will be released as online challenge following decades-long unsolved code.