A Strange Rock Discovered on the Martian Surface May Be a Visitor From Outer Space
3I/Atlas isn’t the only unusual space rock to be spotted recently, as NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover has spotted a possible meteorite.
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Anomalous Discovery in Ancient Rocks Reveals Evidence of a 4.5-Billion-Year-Old “Proto Earth”
In a rare glimpse into the earliest days of our planet, scientists have discovered remnants of the “proto Earth.”
Strange ‘Raindrops’ of Molten Rock That Witnessed Jupiter’s Birth Reveal Clues to the Solar System’s Mysterious Origins
Meteorites discovered on Earth escaped the violent formation of the planet Jupiter, and now researchers have analyzed these space rocks.
Scientists Measure ‘Impossible’ Quantum Motion, a Meteorite Smashes Into a Home, and NASA’s Webb Hunts a Missing Planet
This week, scientists say they have achieved the "impossible" by directly measuring zero-point motion in a molecule, and much more.
Discovery of Meteorite From Lost Protoplanet Upends Timeline of the Solar System’s Formation
Ancient meteorite reveals a protoplanet formed in the outer Solar System earlier than thought, reshaping planet formation theories.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Is Investigating a Mysterious Dark Stone of “Uncertain” Origin
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered a dark-colored stone with unusual features that “may have originated from elsewhere.”
Discovery of Oldest-Known Impact Crater is Radically Changing Our Understanding of Earth’s Ancient Past
Scientists have identified one of the oldest known impact craters, offering new insights into Earth's formation and early life.
Meteorites Provide Clues to Mystery of Missing Elements on Earth and Mars
New research on meteorites may finally hold the answers to why Earth and Mars suffer from a mysterious absence of specific elements.
1,200-Mile-Wide Meteorite that Slammed Into Earth Billions of Years Ago May Have Actually Helped Life Flourish, Study Reveals
A meteorite 200 times larger than the one that killed the dinosaurs once hit Earth. Surprisingly, it may have helped kick start life.
Citizen Scientist Discovers Evidence of Possible Crater Left by Ancient Meteorite Impact
A Canadian outdoor enthusiast may have discovered evidence of a previously undiscovered ancient meteorite impact site.
Defying All Odds, Woman Reports Being Struck by Falling Space Rock Outside Her Home
A French woman says she was struck earlier this month by a falling space object in an incident that occurred outside her home in the village of Alsace, Eastern France.
Will Your Home Be Hit by a Meteorite?
Could your home be hit by a meteorite? It isn't a frequent occurrence... but that doesn't mean it never happens.
Extraterrestrial Minerals Never Before Seen on Earth Discovered in Meteorite
Extraterrestrial Minerals Discovered in Meteorite Have Never Been Seen on Earth
Extraterrestrial Minerals Discovered in Meteorite Have Never Been Seen on Earth
Researchers from the University of Alberta say they have found two minerals hiding inside a recently fallen meteorite that have never been found before on earth.
The First Interstellar Meteor Had a Larger Material Strength Than Iron Meteorites
The first interstellar object to make its way to Earth may have had properties that exceeded even those of iron meteorites.
What Makes a Meteorite Blast a Planet-Wide Killer?
Hint: It’s Not the Meteorite’s Size.
Hint: It’s Not the Meteorite’s Size.
A new study reveals what makes a meteorite a planet-wide killer, particularly those associated with mass extinction events...
Meteorite Slams Through the Roof of Canadian Woman’s Home, Landing on Her Pillow
A Canadian woman recently had a rude awakening as a meteorite tore through the ceiling of her home, covering her in debris and prompting a 911 call.
UK Fireball: Historic Meteor Lights up the Sky over Great Britain
Experts Pinpoint the Area They Believe Meteorite Fragments Landed
Experts Pinpoint the Area They Believe Meteorite Fragments Landed
UK Fireball: A historic meteor lit up the United Kingdom’s skies on Sunday at 9:56 PM (local time). The...
A Major Breakthrough in Understanding the Origins of Life
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites.
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites.
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites, providing clues to the origins of life on Earth.