Is the Moon the eighth continent? And historic tortoise release on Galapagos Island

The Moon may represent Earth’s eighth continent, originating from a massive planetary collision 4.5 billion years ago that ejected molten rock into space. While the upcoming Artemis II mission aims to explore the lunar far side to investigate these origins, technical issues with helium flow have recently delayed the scheduled March launch. In terrestrial news, conservationists on the Galapagos Islands successfully released 128 giant tortoises on Floriana Island to revive an extinct lineage using DNA-matched breeding. Meanwhile, Japan’s "Punch" the monkey gained viral fame for seeking comfort from a stuffed toy after parental rejection, though he is now reintegrating into his troop. Australian sporting achievements also take center stage as Olympic skiers Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott are named flag bearers for the Winter Games closing ceremony in Verona, following a record-breaking performance for the national team.