The United States' prospects in the new space race to the Moon are in question, with critics pointing to SpaceX's Starship rocket delays as a significant impediment to returning to the lunar surface.

• Why the U.S. Might Lose the Space Race — The New York Times Science -
• U.S. Is Losing Race to Return to Moon, Critics Say, Pointing at SpaceX — The New York Times Science -

A significant shift in Covid vaccine access is emerging as Kennedy's Vaccine Panel votes to recommend consultations with health professionals before receiving shots, leaving pharmacy access uncertain.

• Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots — The New York Times Science -

A nationwide celebration of solar power, 'Here Comes the Sun Day', is being organized by climate activists, marking fifty-five years since the first Earth Day.

• Here Comes the Sun Day — The New York Times Science -