Science Briefs: Astonishing Discoveries and Developments in Archaeology, Space, and Physics

This summary covers various notable developments in the field of science. Included are findings of a possible ancient female ruler in Peru, Mount Everest's unexpected growth, a SpaceX capsule aiding stranded astronauts, FAA grounding SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, and CERN ending collaborations with Russian scientists due to the Ukraine conflict.

Current science news reveals intriguing discoveries and developments. Archaeologists in Peru unearthed evidence that suggests a woman may have ruled the Moche culture over 1,300 years ago, based on a stone throne and elaborate wall paintings.

Meanwhile, scientists have studied Mount Everest's anomalous growth, attributing it to the complex merging of nearby river systems. This finding provides new insights into the ongoing uplift of the Himalayas.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, designed to bring home stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams next year, successfully docked at the International Space Station, confirmed NASA and SpaceX. However, the U.S. FAA has grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket following a malfunction during a recent NASA mission.

In another significant development, CERN has decided to end its cooperation with Russian scientists by November 2024, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, affecting up to 500 affiliated researchers.

(With inputs from agencies.)