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Scientists say the proposal to open a new page in Earth history has been rejected

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Scientists have voted against a proposal to declare a new geological epoch called the Anthropocene to reflect how profoundly human activities have changed the planet. The proposal was rejected by members of the Quaternary Stratigraphy… Read More »

Fate of Japan’s ‘Lunar Sniper’ mission remains uncertain after landing due to power issue

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Sign up for free here. The Moon is hundreds of thousands of kilometers away from Earth, but humanity has played a significant role in shaping it for more than sixty years. In fact, human discoveries… Read More »

Fate of Japan’s ‘Lunar Sniper’ mission remains uncertain after landing due to power issue

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Sign up for free here. The Moon is hundreds of thousands of kilometers away from Earth, but humanity has played a significant role in shaping it for more than sixty years. In fact, human discoveries… Read More »