SpaceX Rocket Stage Crashes on Moon, Offering Scientific Opportunity
An errant SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage impacted the lunar surface, creating a new crater and providing scientists with an unexpected chance to gather data.
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SpaceX Rocket Stage Crashes Into Moon After Years Adrift
An unguided 4-ton piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have impacted the lunar surface Wednesday after drifting through space for nearly two years.
Discarded SpaceX Rocket Stage Crashes Into Moon, Creating New Crater
The upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, weighing 4,500 kg, impacted the lunar surface at high speed.
Whale Shark Feeding Behaviors Cataloged With New Camera Technology
Footage from cameras attached to whale shark fins has revealed 36 distinct behavioral traits, expanding the known feeding strategies of the endangered species.
Chinese Scientists Propose Nuking Asteroids to Prevent Catastrophic Impacts
A new study suggests detonating nuclear devices deep within large near-Earth asteroids could be a viable defense strategy.
Wasp Nest Engulfs Office at Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Thousands of wasps have built a large nest inside the trust's administrative office, prompting a unique approach from staff.
Earth's Inner Core May Be Rich in 'Extreme Hydrogen,' Study Suggests
New research utilizing quantum-mechanical simulations indicates that 'super-ionic hydrogen' flows through the planet's solid inner core, potentially influencing its magnetic field.
Rogue SpaceX Rocket Booster on Collision Course with Moon
An abandoned upper stage from a 2025 SpaceX launch is expected to impact the lunar surface in early August.
SpaceX Rocket Set for Unplanned Lunar Collision
An out-of-control SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the Moon, providing a unique opportunity for scientific observation.