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A massive new crater appeared on the Moon in 2024, so large it actually reduced the total number of craters by wiping out dozens of older ones. Scientists estimate impacts this size only happen once every 136 years.
A meteor crash site in Arizona continues teaching scientists new lessons about cosmic impacts half a century after formation. New grants are funding the next generation of researchers to unlock more mysteries from Earth's best-preserved impact crater.
Scientists captured something extraordinary: high-resolution before-and-after photos of a massive new crater on the Moon, an event that only happens once every 139 years. The discovery gives researchers an unprecedented window into how cosmic collisions reshape worlds.
NASA scientists erupted in "audible screams of delight" when Artemis 2 astronauts reported seeing five micrometeorite impacts flash across the moon's far side. The unexpected observations mark the first human-witnessed lunar impacts in over 50 years.
Tonight's first quarter moon offers the perfect opportunity to spot three spectacular lunar craters named after legendary astronomers. The unique lighting will cast dramatic shadows across these ancient impact sites.
The first quarter moon tonight offers stargazers a rare chance to see dramatic shadows cast by ancient lunar mountains and impact craters. No telescope required, though binoculars reveal even more of our moon's stunning geological history.
Mexico just became the first country to mandate social impact assessments for large battery storage projects, ensuring communities have a voice in the clean energy transition. The new rule prioritizes people alongside progress as the nation builds its renewable energy future.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed just opened a stunning new eco-lodge at Dendi Crater Lake, signaling Ethiopia's commitment to sustainable tourism as a cornerstone of national growth. The project protects nature while empowering local communities.
Scientists want to put ultrastable lasers inside the moon's coldest craters to create a GPS-like navigation system for future astronauts. The permanently shadowed craters near the south pole offer the perfect natural conditions for precision laser technology.
A three-woman team at BIT Mesra spent three years teaching AI to detect lunar craters, solving a problem that once required exhausting manual work by geologists. Their ISRO-funded breakthrough could guide future Moon missions and revolutionize how we map space.
Scientists just discovered that the moon's most ancient craters contain the most water ice, and it's been accumulating for over 3 billion years. This find could be a game changer for future astronauts planning to live and work on the lunar surface.
Volunteers with home telescopes are teaming up with NASA astronauts to document meteoroids crashing into the Moon, capturing flashes of light that reveal secrets about lunar impacts. Your backyard telescope could help scientists understand what's happening beneath the Moon's surface.
When NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman lost his wife to cancer, he never imagined her memory would live on the Moon. Now a lunar crater bears her name, giving his grief an unexpected place among the stars.
Rare lunar samples from China's Chang'e-6 mission just solved a 4-billion-year mystery about how a massive asteroid collision changed the Moon from the inside out. The discovery explains why one side of the Moon looks so different from the other.
India's highest court just stepped in to save a 50,000-year-old meteorite crater lake and nine ancient temples from an ecological crisis. The rare lake hosts microorganisms found nowhere else on Earth.
Archaeologists in Poland discovered a perfectly preserved treasure trove inside a crater from the first days of World War II. The 85-year-old bomb site held everyday items that tell the human story behind history's biggest conflict.
During Monday's historic lunar flyby, Artemis II astronauts proposed naming a newly spotted crater after Commander Reid Wiseman's wife Carroll, who died of cancer in 2020. The emotional moment honored a woman who encouraged her husband to keep pursuing his dream of returning to space. #
Scientists in Spain found that next-generation tandem solar panels produce 30% less environmental impact than traditional silicon panels while generating more electricity. The breakthrough could make clean energy even cleaner, though the technology still needs improvements to reach its full potential.
During a historic moon flyby, Artemis II astronauts proposed naming a newly spotted crater "Carroll" after their commander's wife who died of cancer in 2020. The emotional tribute brought the crew to tears 240,000 miles from Earth.
A low-cost sticker that alerts athletes to dangerous head impacts could revolutionize concussion detection across all helmet sports. Three snowboarders tested the innovation at a major competition in Aspen this February.
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