Planetary scientists reveal where Earth’s water and building blocks came from
For years, planetary scientists have argued that some of the material that built Earth must have drifted in…
Inside 2026’s Massive Fireball Surge
Still from video captured by NWS Pittsburgh’s Jared Rackley via X. On a Saturday afternoon this past March,…
Astronomers Say Recent Rash of Meteor Sightings ‘Warrants Serious Investigation’
Astronomers are still searching for answers behind this year’s unusual wave of loud and fiery meteor sightings. Over…
6-Million-Year-Old Meteorite Strike Created a Massive Field of Natural Glass in Brazil
Scientists uncovered a vast field of tektites in Brazil—a rare type of natural glass forged in the aftermath…
Scientists use microbes on ISS to extract valuable metals from meteorites
A meteorite chip sat in a small container, bathed in liquid, while the International Space Station floated overhead.…
Scientists Have Uncovered When Jupiter Was Born, Solving a Longstanding Mystery
New research reveals that Jupiter’s birth triggered high-speed collisions that created molten droplets preserved in meteorites, tiny time…