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A human skull found on a riverbank in Indiana has been dated to approximately 2,300 B.C., highlighting a significant archaeological discovery that underscores the long history of Native American presence in the area, and prompting collaboration for respectful handling and repatriation.
A car and human bone found in a Georgia pond may be linked to Charles and Catherine Romer, a couple who vanished in 1980. The vehicle, a Lincoln Continental, matches the description of the car the Romers were driving when they disappeared while returning home from Miami Beach. The discovery was made by a sonar team, and authorities are investigating the site for additional remains. The couple's disappearance had raised suspicions of foul play due to the valuable jewelry Catherine Romer was wearing at the time.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has criticized NASA and commercial space companies for plans to send human remains to the moon, arguing it is a desecration of a celestial body revered by the Navajo people. Despite previous agreements for consultation with Native American tribes, the launch of Astrobotic Technology’s Peregrine lunar lander, which includes human remains as part of its payload, is set to proceed without such consultation. The mission, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, has been met with disappointment from the Navajo Nation for not honoring past promises and for the lack of timely communication. NASA officials have pointed out the commercial nature of the mission, suggesting limited control over payloads, while the companies involved defend their practices as respectful memorials.
The Navajo Nation has raised objections to a private space mission that plans to deposit human remains on the moon, citing the celestial body's sacred status in Indigenous cultures. Despite their concerns, the mission, which is not directly run by NASA but includes scientific instruments for NASA's Artemis program, is set to proceed. The payload will also contain time capsules and DNA from notable individuals. NASA has stated it lacks the authority to regulate private mission payloads, and the US government has not commented but is reviewing the objections. The CEO of Celestis, a company involved in the memorial spaceflights, argues that accommodating the beliefs of all religions would make space missions impossible.
Theobald "Theo" Lengyel, a former member of the rock band Mr. Bungle, was arrested after human remains, believed to be those of his missing girlfriend Alice "Alix" Kamakaokalani Herrmann, were found in a California park. Herrmann, a competitive paddler, was last seen on December 3 and was reported missing when she missed a flight to Hawaii. Evidence suggested she was a victim of homicide, and Lengyel, who had not been cooperating with the investigation, was named a primary person of interest. Formal identification of the remains is pending, and Lengyel is being held without bail.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has expressed opposition to NASA's plan to send cremated human remains to the moon, a place considered sacred by many Indigenous cultures. The Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying the Peregrine Mission One, is scheduled to launch on January 8, 2024, with payloads from companies that provide memorial spaceflights. Nygren has requested a delay and immediate consultation, citing a lack of engagement with the Navajo Nation and previous commitments by NASA for consultation on such matters. NASA has not yet responded to the concerns raised.