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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 wasn't the first rocket to crash into the moon. Here's a rundown

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage that collided with the moon on Wednesday (Aug. 5), was just the latest in a line of energetic lunar touchdowns.

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Life may have emerged on Earth in one of these two possible ways, scientists say

First living cells of bacteria and archaea had different enzyme reactions, study finds

The Independent UK

Magic mushrooms can ease depression resistant to other treatments, major study finds

It was the first publicly-funded trial of the therapy

The Independent UK

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Whether you are first-born or not may influence what diseases you get

Study suggests first-born children are more likely to develop neurological conditions and second-born are more prone to substance abuse

The Independent UK

Plan your perfect 2026 total solar eclipse experience with these smartphone apps

From exact timings to cloud cover warnings, these smartphone apps will help you dial in on the 2026 total solar eclipse.

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Where will the total solar eclipse 2026 be visible from?

Find out where you can experience totality on Aug. 12, 2026, and which countries will experience a partial solar eclipse.

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‘Spectral lines’ and a giant plume: what science saw when the SpaceX rocket hit the moon

Sodium and lithium gas was detected in a plume thought to span tens of kilometres, created when part of a SpaceX rocket crashed into the lunar surface

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Human ancestor fossils unearthed in Spain point to grim secret of first Europeans

Findings shed light on the biology, social relationships, and behaviour of Homo antecessor

The Independent UK

'Warhammer 40,000' animated series coming to Prime Video, with Henry Cavill onboard as executive producer

Henry Cavill will executive produce this spirited spinoff of 2024's 'Secret Level' anthology.

Space

The 'Dark Matter' season 2 trailer is here, and it looks like Apple TV has another sci-fi hit on its hands

"The box is the most powerful thing ever created."

Space

A SpaceX rocket just crashed into the moon. Now, the race is on to get a look at the impact site

Early this morning, a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon at seven times the speed of sound. Now, lunar orbiters are trying to get a look at the aftermath.

Space

Dodo was actually smart – but trust in humans led to its downfall

Dodos approached humans without alarm and gathered around distressed members of their own group, enabling hunters to kill large numbers quickly and earning a reputation as foolish birds. New study disputes this claim

The Independent UK

Astronomers witness the strange final moments of a massive star's supernova death (video)

Astronomers have captured the death of a massive star from its first faint flash of X-rays, revealing an unusual supernova.

Space

Unprecedented images may explain one of greatest mysteries of the sun

Highest-ever resolution pictures of our star could help show why its corona is millions of degrees hotter than its surface

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Curiosity rover spots mysterious honeycombs on Mars | Space photo of the day for Aug. 5, 2026

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover spotted surprising honeycomb-like shapes in the Red Planet soil while exploring a large valley.

Space

Mars dust is toxic. How will future astronauts deal with it?

Mars dust is known to contain various carcinogens, such as silica and numerous heavy metals. How will future astronauts mitigate the health risks?

Space

'The Ninth Jedi' review: This anime spin-off abandons 'Star Wars' canon, and it's all the stronger for it

Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi may not be the Star Wars TV show you were looking for, but it's something the franchise desperately needed.

The Independent UK

Indiscriminate river sand mining threatens Southeast Asia, landmark study warns

Demands driven by global markets, while impacts are felt by local riverside communities, researchers say

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The Independent UK

The main reason you are a mosquito magnet but your friend isn’t

Researchers say findings may help develop new types of mosquito repellents

Space

1 week to go until a dramatic total solar eclipse darkens the skies over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

Here's what you need to know before the total solar eclipse one week from now.

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX rocket thought to have crashed into the moon in unintentional collision

Four-tonne piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket believed to have hit lunar surface on Wednesday at 5,400mph

Space

SpaceX wants to launch next Starship this month (and catch it, too), Elon Musk says in 1st earnings call since historic IPO

SpaceX plans to notch some big milestones on the next test flight of its Starship megarocket, which is tentatively scheduled for late August.

Space

SpaceX launches 3 giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites on Falcon 9 rocket (video)

SpaceX launched three of AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5).

The Independent UK

Space station astronaut recounts moment crew put on evacuation alert

Chris Williams says the main concern was for the two Russian cosmonauts undertaking the repair work on the orbiting outpost.

The Guardian - US

SpaceX beats revenue expectations in first earnings report after IPO crash

Company beat analysts’ predictions to post $7.81bn in revenue, following stock plummet after IPO

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