A strange asteroid-comet could be key to understanding the birth of the solar system
A strange asteroid-comet hybrid that orbits between Jupiter and Neptune could reveal key details about the birth of our solar ...
Two populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans
The water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for the development of life on Earth. However, scientists still ...
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Maryborough Meteorite: Rare Space Rock Found in Australia Holds Secrets of the Solar System
A man kept what he thought was a gold nugget for years, only to discover it was far more valuable. The Maryborough meteorite, ...
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The moon may be 100 million years older than we thought
A new study makes predictions that future research could test with lunar rocks acquired by China's upcoming Chang'e 6 mission ...
Astronomers discover two populations of unusual dark comets in our solar system
Astronomers posed over the past decade that dark comets, or objects that resemble asteroids but move like comets, may exist.
James Webb Telescope Unveils the Icy Secrets of Our Solar System’s Birth
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have revolutionized our understanding of the solar system's formation with ...
How old is the moon? New study reveals the moon's actual age is 100 million years older than previously thought
A new study suggests the moon is 4.51 billion years old, 100 million years older than previously thought. This revised age is ...
Why the Moon might actually be much older than thought
How old is the Moon? Explore the multiple perspectives of physicists, chemists, and mathematicians in search of the answer.
Old moon, young crust: Violent volcanism may mean the moon is much older than previously thought
After its formation, the moon may have been the scene of such immense volcanic activity that its entire crust melted several ...