A new study published in Planet reveals a Micro-XRD method to quantitatively measure the ancient collision histories of ...

A new study published in Planet reveals a Micro-XRD method to quantitatively measure the ancient collision histories of meteorites. Researchers from ...

They say one person's trash is another's treasure, but a chunk of 'rock' used to keep a door open for decades is a treasure ...

Over the last 12 months, scientists from London’s Natural History Museum have been busy collecting, studying and cataloguing the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth. Museum scientists have given ...

Scientists are decoding fragile meteorites to uncover which small asteroids could become future treasure troves for space exploration.

The 10 pound chunk of iron that fell in Roundup in 1990 is up for grabs through Christie's New York. As of press time, the bid is at $20,000.

In the rugged goldfields of southeastern Australia, a local prospector spent years trying to crack open a mysterious, ...

Opening with a thought‑provoking quote, mission scientist Luther Beegle noted, “Every rock on Mars has a story, but some tell ...

Much remains to be known about the chemical composition of small asteroids. Their potential to harbor valuable metals, materials from the early solar system, and the possibility of obtaining a ...

Whether they ask for DIY sets, remote-controlled cars, tech gifts, or something with their favorite characters, these gifts ...

It's time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible ...

Man's historic first look into the crater Copernicus. The image shows a 17-mile wide section, with 1,000-foot mountains rising from crater floor. Analysts have found evidence of erosion, quakes and ...