Nasa's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured images of the crash site of ispace's lunar lander, Resilience, which impacted Mare Frigoris on the moon's far north. The images reveal a dark smudge and a faint halo of lunar dirt, marking the second failed landing attempt for the Tokyo-based company in two years.
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Former NASA agent Joseph Gutheinz dismisses UFO sightings as alien visits, citing vast interstellar distances. He suggests these sightings are likely advanced drones, secret military tech, or government cover-ups to conceal projects from adversaries. Gutheinz urges rational thinking, demanding evidence and suggesting a focus on earthly explanations rather than extraterrestrial speculation.
A recent study of 514-million-year-old archaeocyathid reefs in Nevada reveals that early reefs didn't consistently boost biodiversity like modern coral reefs. Researchers found inconsistent patterns of marine life around these ancient reefs, largely dependent on localized conditions. This discovery challenges assumptions about reef ecosystems and offers insights into the evolution of marine systems.
A recent study reveals that fish, including rainbow trout, experience intense pain for several minutes when killed using common methods like air asphyxiation. This suffering extends beyond slaughter, with pre-slaughter stressors also contributing to their distress. Researchers suggest improved stunning methods and worker training to reduce fish suffering and promote more humane practices in fish farming.
NASA is embarking on the Sporadic-E ElectroDynamics (SEED) mission, launching rockets from Kwajalein Atoll to investigate unpredictable Sporadic-E layers in the ionosphere. These layers disrupt radio signals, impacting communication and navigation systems. The mission aims to understand their formation and behavior near the magnetic equator, enhancing prediction models to mitigate signal interruptions.
A 60-meter asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a 4.3% chance of hitting the Moon on December 22, 2032. NASA warns the impact could eject lunar debris towards Earth, endangering satellites and future lunar missions. Scientists estimate a significant portion of this debris could damage or disable satellites, potentially causing widespread communication and GPS failures.
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International Space Station astronauts celebrated with 'space sushi'. Jonny Kim shared the crew's creative meal on social media. They used rice, spam, fish, gochujang, and wasabi. Limited supplies didn't stop them. Astronauts taped surfaces to keep food from floating. The meal boosted morale and fostered connection. Social media users admired their resourcefulness and ingenuity.
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