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 ...
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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
The moon may have received a volcanic facelift, making it more than 100 million years older than rocks collected from its ...
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19, 2024 — Scientists have unveiled groundbreaking research on the origins of lunar water, offering insights that could reshape our understanding of the Earth-Moon system and the broader solar ...
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Webb captures best view ever of icy objects from the early solar system
The Webb Telescope reveals new insights into icy planetesimals, shedding light on the early solar system's evolution.
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 ...
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You don't look a day over 4.35 billion! Here's the moon's anti-aging secret
The Moon has long been the Earth's close companion, but researchers have struggled to understand exactly when the moon formed, because tiny crystals in the moon rocks brought home by astronauts ...
The moon may be more than 100 million years older than previously thought, study finds
The moon may be older than some scientists thought, according to a new study. It suggests that rock samples from the Apollo ...
The moon may be much older than we thought
Further analysis of lunar rocks and modeling will help scientists to better understand the moon and its history ...
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 ...
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.