This is particularly puzzling, as a vast majority of meteorites can be traced to some well-known parent body—whether that be ...

Meteorites are primarily stony chondrites, but also include iron-rich achondrites and pallasites. Studying meteors provides ...

However, not all of those celestial bodies survived, and a new analysis of a the meteorite NWA 15915 shows that it likely originated from a world that was similar to Mercury in its composition—but not ...

Study opens new doors for studying how meteorite impacts might have influenced Earth. In Western Australia, researchers have made a significant discovery: they have found the oldest meteorite ...

Earth’s oldest meteorite impact crater was just found in WA’s Pilbara region – exactly where geologists hoped it would be. We have discovered the oldest meteorite impact crater on Earth, in the very ...

The discovery bolsters the theory that meteorite impacts played an important role in Earth’s early geological history Margherita Bassi Daily Correspondent Researchers discovered the oldest ...

Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater. Located in Western Australia, the crater has been dated to about 3.5 billion years ago, at a time when these almost ...

Curtin University researchers have discovered the world's oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly redefine our understanding of the origins of life and how our planet was ...

New research has revealed early Iron Age artifacts recovered from ancient Polish burial sites include metal pieces forged from rare extraterrestrial iron. Culturally, this use may have contributed to ...

Worried about a potential asteroid strike? You're likely in the clear. NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth. Last week, the asteroid had a 3.1% probability of ...