University of New Mexico

Earth & Environment

Meteor Impact Triggered Massive Grand Canyon Landslide

A meteor that slammed into Arizona 56,000 years ago didn't just create the famous Meteor Crater—it may have shaken loose a colossal landslide that temporarily dammed the Colorado River and created a vast lake in the Grand Canyon.

Jul 15, 2025

Space

Citizen Scientists Help Confirm Giant Exoplanet Discovery

Backyard astronomers wielding personal telescopes across 10 countries played a crucial role in confirming the existence of TOI-4465 b, a massive gas giant located 400 light-years from Earth.

Jun 25, 2025