What we hope to see on the far side of the moon, and more…
What we hope to see on the far side of the moon, and more…  
Podcast: Quirks and Quarks
Published On: Fri Apr 03 2026
Description: On their mission around the moon, Jeremy Hansen and his crewmates will become the only four people on Earth to ever lay eyes on the entire far side of the moon. Since joining the space program, the Artemis astronauts have been undergoing intensive geological training to help train their eyes to look for lunar features that satellites can't pick up. PLUS:How Neanderthals skillfully hunted and butchered a giant elephantFilming fish over their lifetime reveals behaviours that lead to longevityHow our food environment shapes our tastes — and health