SpaceX Rocket Upper Stage Confirmed to Have Crashed Into the Moon
Scientists are certain a leftover SpaceX rocket segment has impacted the lunar surface after drifting off course for over a year.
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SpaceX Rocket Debris Creates New Lunar Crater
Images of the impact site are expected in the coming days as scientists anticipate observing the new crater.
SpaceX Rocket Debris Likely Impacted the Moon
A piece of SpaceX debris is believed to have created a new crater on the lunar surface.
Sun's Surface Revealed in Unprecedented Detail
New images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope show dynamic, feathery patterns on the sun's surface.
Scientists Observe Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability on Sun's Surface in Unprecedented Detail
Highest-resolution solar observations reveal swirling plasma patterns that could explain violent solar weather.
Neanderthal Gene Linked to Increased Muscle Mass in Modern Humans
A genetic variant inherited from ancient hominins influences muscle development and body shape.
New Sun Images Reveal Unprecedented Detail of Solar Surface
Scientists using the world's most powerful solar telescope have captured detailed images of the Sun's surface, offering new insights into space weather.
Mount Pelée Shows Increased Seismic Activity, Raising Concerns of Potential Eruption
The Caribbean volcano, site of a devastating 1902 eruption, has registered a significant spike in earthquakes and ground movement, prompting scientists to raise the alert level.
Eclipse Offers Rare Celestial Spectacle, Next Similar Event Not Until 2081
Astronomers describe the upcoming solar eclipse as a 'once or twice in a lifetime' event for many locations.