Archaeologists Uncover Female Ruler's Throne, Mount Everest's Anomalous Growth, SpaceX Progress & CERN's Russia Cooperation Ends

This summary covers various science news updates, including evidence of a female ruler in ancient Peru, the unexpected growth of Mount Everest, the docking of SpaceX Crew Dragon at ISS, the grounding of Falcon 9 by US FAA, and CERN's decision to end cooperation with Russian scientists.

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a stone throne and elaborate wall paintings that suggest a woman may have ruled in the ancient Moche culture over 1,300 years ago, according to Jessica Ortiz, the project's research director.

Scientists have determined that Mount Everest, while continuously growing due to tectonic activity, is experiencing more significant growth thanks to the merging of two nearby river systems. This discovery adds new layers to our understanding of the mountain's formation.

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station to bring home stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, NASA confirmed. The U.S. FAA, however, grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket after a malfunction during a NASA mission.

Meanwhile, CERN will end its cooperation with up to 500 Russian scientists due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the current agreement set to expire on November 30, 2024.

(With inputs from agencies.)