Scientists have solved how molten "raindrops" in meteorites, called chondrules, were formed — and the discovery reveals key ...

Over four billion years ago, the solar system was a wild and dangerous place. Swirling clouds of dust and gas slowly turned ...

Meteorites falling from space may be more precious than you imagine. They could serve as a time machine that spans 4.6 ...

What processes were responsible for Jupiter’s formation? This is what a recent study published in Scientific Reports hopes to address as an international pair of scientists investigated the physical, ...

On February 13, 2023, the sky across France and England was briefly illuminated by a small meteor burning. It was slightly ...

“It belongs to a group of asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter that we now think we can tie to a breakup of a much larger asteroid about 470 million years ago,” Harris said in ...

The night sky has an exciting and rare lineup this weekend, with the peak of the chi Cygnid meteor shower expected on Sunday, ...

(NEXSTAR/WJZY) — Each year, the night sky is filled with some amazing sights, and you can probably guess that the stars are pointing to another spectacular show for 2021. Stargazers, get your ...

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Over four billion years ago, the solar system was a wild and dangerous place. Swirling clouds of dust and gas slowly turned into the planets we know today. One giant, Jupiter, grew quickly and changed ...