So if you come expecting a crater with a rim, you will miss the point entirely.

While Earth was famously hit by a meteor that killed off the dinosaurs, many others have also hit our planet, many of them ...

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Researchers have also suggested that an asteroid impact triggered the moon’s lopsidedness. Now, lunar rock and soil samples ...

The United States has a habit of showcasing its geology. Long before cities and highways showed up, forces beneath the ...

The Hoba meteorite weighs about 60 metric tons and has never been moved. It lies on a farm in Namibia, right where it fell ...

Last year delivered doses of drama and excitement in the space business, with a record number of launches, breathtaking ...

Potassium is volatile and can easily vapourise under extreme heat. The study suggests that the Moon’s far-side mantle ...

The West is known for its spectacular mountains, but it's often the canyons that provide incredible and unique perspectives.

An artist’s illustration depicts 2025 MN45—the fastest-rotating asteroid with a diameter over 500 meters that scientists have ...

The asteroid, 2025 MN45, completes a full rotation once every 1.88 minutes, meaning it must have a very high strength to keep ...