NASA Discovers McGetchin, Largest Newly Formed Lunar Crater
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has discovered McGetchin, the largest newly formed lunar crater ever found in the solar system.
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Study Links Climate Breakdown to Deadly Langtang Lirung Glacier Collapse
Human-induced climate change contributed significantly to the catastrophic glacier collapse and subsequent flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to a scientific study…
NASA Discovers Massive McGetchin Crater on Moon Formed in 2024
NASA researcher Robert Wagner has discovered a massive, 730-foot-wide lunar crater named McGetchin.
Greenland And Antarctica Lost Over 12 Trillion Tons Of Ice Since 1979
Satellite observations reveal that Greenland and Antarctica have shed massive amounts of ice since 1979.
Hubble Telescope Discovers Massive Decagon Wave at Saturn’s South Pole
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered a massive, 10-sided atmospheric wave pattern encircling Saturn’s south pole.
Antarctic Krill Discovered Feeding at Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents
In a first for scientific history, researchers have discovered Antarctic krill utilizing deep-sea hydrothermal vents as a habitat, according to a paper published in Communications…
Fossilized Dinosaur Poop Provides Clues on Why Some Birds Survived Asteroid
Unearthed in Montana’s Hell Creek Formation, a fossilized dinosaur dropping preserved an exquisite feather belonging to a prehistoric diving bird.
International Observe the Moon Night 2026 Returns on September 19
International Observe the Moon Night returns on Saturday, September 19, 2026, bringing together astronomy enthusiasts, local communities, and science organizations worldwide.
Venus May Have Destroyed and Swallowed Its Own Moon, Study Suggests
Venus may have once possessed a natural satellite capable of surviving for up to 1.7 billion years before its slow inward migration pushed it past the Roche limit.
Rocket Lab Protests NASA’s $700 Million Mars Contract Award to Blue Origin
Rocket Lab filed a formal protest with the Government Accountability Office on September 11, 2026, challenging NASA’s decision to award Blue Origin a $700 million contract for the…
Mozambique Formally Protects Mount Mabu as Community Conservation Area
Mozambique formally protected the 9,341-hectare Mount Mabu area in the Lugela district on August 24, granting land stewardship to local communities.
Researchers Identify Denisovan Remains and Tools in China’s Bianfu Cave
Researchers analyzing bones and stone tools from Bianfu Cave in China’s Yunnan Province have identified seven Denisovan remains dating back up to 167,000 years.