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A private spacecraft has successfully landed on the moon, marking the first US moon landing in over 50 years.

A privately-funded spacecraft successfully landed on the moon on Thursday, marking the first U.S. landing in over 50 years. However, initial communication was weak until flight controllers worked to establish a stronger connection. Although there were some issues with communication, Intuitive Machines, the company responsible for constructing and overseeing the spacecraft, verified that it successfully

The remains of an Oregon teenager discovered over 50 years ago have been identified using DNA technology.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The remains of a teenager found more than 50 years ago have been identified through advanced DNA technology as a young woman who went missing from Portland, Oregon State Police said. According to a news release from the police, the discovered remains belong to Sandra Young, a high school student who

China has promised to provide two pandas to the San Diego Zoo, which are beloved and have black and white fur.

The San Diego Zoo is excited to welcome a pair of pandas from China after over 20 years. The duo may even include a female descendant of Bai Yun and Gao Gao, two previous panda residents who were known for their success in breeding while at the zoo. On Thursday, the China Wildlife Conservation Association

The arrival of California’s rainy season has arrived. How will this impact water availability?

Following a drought at the beginning of winter, California’s period of rainfall has finally commenced. In December, heavy rain caused flooding in the streets of coastal Ventura County and Santa Barbara. In late January, San Diego experienced flash floods. This month, back-to-back storms fueled by atmospheric rivers caused wind damage in Northern California and numerous

The debris of a famous supernova has been observed by a space telescope, revealing a neutron star.

Researchers have verified the fate of a star that underwent a spectacular supernova event that was observable from Earth over thirty years ago. The star transformed into a neutron star, which is considered to be one of the most peculiar entities in the cosmos. In the year 1987, a star located in a neighboring galaxy

The Coast Guard in Seattle has implemented a boat alert system to ensure the safety of whales.

Photographer Matt McDonald, who had resided on Puget Sound for an extended period of time, was filled with joy when he caught sight of a massive sea creature near Seattle’s waterfront one evening. The thrill did not last long. While McDonald was filming the whale through his camera, a large state ferry entered the frame

A privately owned spacecraft has successfully entered into orbit around the moon in preparation for an upcoming landing attempt.

A privately-owned American spacecraft successfully arrived at the moon and began circling in a lower orbit on Wednesday, just one day before its planned landing on the rocky terrain. If the landing on the moon goes smoothly, it would mark the first time the U.S. has returned to the moon since NASA’s Apollo program ended

A former European satellite safely fell through the atmosphere above the Pacific Ocean without causing any harm.

On Wednesday, a previously launched satellite used for observing Earth’s surface disintegrated over the Pacific Ocean without causing any harm. The ERS-2, a 5,000-pound spacecraft operated by the European Space Agency, reentered the Earth’s atmosphere between Hawaii and Alaska. There were no reported damages or injuries. It was predicted by experts that the majority of

What is the mechanism behind whales’ singing? Researchers attribute it to a unique vocal apparatus that is not found in other creatures.

Scientists have long been puzzled by the ability of whales to project their songs across vast distances in the ocean. Researchers now believe that they have a concept, which is unique among other animals: a specialized larynx. According to experts, the findings from a small study may not be conclusive, but they will guide future

Putin denies US allegations, stating that Russia has no plans to place nuclear weapons in space.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday that they have no plans to put nuclear weapons in space, stating that their space technology is on par with that of the United States. Putin’s statement follows the White House confirmation last week that Russia has obtained a “troubling” anti-satellite weapon capability, although such a weapon is

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A private spacecraft has successfully landed on the moon, marking the first US moon landing in over 50 years.

The remains of an Oregon teenager discovered over 50 years ago have been identified using DNA technology.

China has promised to provide two pandas to the San Diego Zoo, which are beloved and have black and white fur.

The arrival of California’s rainy season has arrived. How will this impact water availability?

The debris of a famous supernova has been observed by a space telescope, revealing a neutron star.

The Coast Guard in Seattle has implemented a boat alert system to ensure the safety of whales.

A privately owned spacecraft has successfully entered into orbit around the moon in preparation for an upcoming landing attempt.

A former European satellite safely fell through the atmosphere above the Pacific Ocean without causing any harm.

What is the mechanism behind whales’ singing? Researchers attribute it to a unique vocal apparatus that is not found in other creatures.

Putin denies US allegations, stating that Russia has no plans to place nuclear weapons in space.