Discovery of Ring-Shaped Molecule in Deep Space Impacts Search for Extraterrestrial Life Christopher Plain·January 28, 2026Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics have spotted the largest complex molecule in deep space ever.
Halloween Fireballs? Astronomers Warn of Potential Enhanced Risk of Cosmic Impacts and Airbursts in the Coming Decade Christopher Plain·October 31, 2025Astronomers warn of a small yet likely enhanced risk of damage, injury, or death from exploding swarms of Halloween Fireballs.
Experts Say Extraterrestrial Water Has Been Found Inside This UK Meteorite Christopher Plain·September 21, 2022A recently fallen meteorite containing water that is undeniably extraterrestrial has been found for the first time in the U.K.
Meteorite Debris Patterns Could Help Reveal Their Origins, According to New Research Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 15, 2022A recent study has found patterns in how meteorites fall to Earth, offering new details on what parts of these space objects survive reentry.