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Asteroids January 16, 2018

This out-of-this-world diamond-studded rock just got even weirder

A tiny chunk of stone that looks like nothing else ever seen in the solar system might be even weirder than scientists thought.

Asteroids January 11, 2018

Meteorite's origins point to possible undiscovered asteroid

A new analysis of a meteorite called Bunburra Rockhole has revealed that the rock originated from a previously unknown parent asteroid, allowing scientists to understand the geology of the parent body.

Digging History January 1, 2018

60-million-year-old meteor strike uncovered on remote Isle of Skye

A remote island in Scotland bears traces of out-of-this-world minerals from a 60-million-year-old meteorite impact.

Asteroids December 20, 2017

Interstellar object 'Oumuamua could be a comet in disguise

Although it looks like an asteroid, the first interstellar object spotted passing through the solar system, called 'Oumuamua, may be more like a comet in disguise.

Asteroids December 19, 2017

Amazing alien mineral discovery: Site of 60 million-year-old meteorite strike stuns scientists

Scientists have discovered ‘alien’ minerals at the site of a prehistoric meteor strike on Scotland’s remote Isle of Skye.

Asteroids December 15, 2017

Massive, 3-mile-wide 'potentially hazardous asteroid' will zoom past Earth tomorrow

An enormous, 3-mile-wide "potentially hazardous asteroid" is hurtling towards Earth and is slated to zoom past the planet tomorrow, but scientists say there is no need to worry.

Astronomy December 12, 2017

Get set for the Geminid meteor shower

Star-gazers are in for a treat this week when the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak on Wednesday and Thursday.

Asteroids December 7, 2017

Police dashcam captures stunning footage of fireball streaking across the sky

A police dashboard camera has captured incredible footage of a fireball streaking across the sky in New Jersey.

NASA November 28, 2017

Quirky comet has unexpected composition, NASA study shows

A strange green comet that zoomed past Earth earlier this year is unlike any other comet observed to date, according to new NASA research.

Asteroids November 21, 2017

Wow! 1st interstellar asteroid is a spinning space cigar

When astronomers using the Pan-STARRS1 telescope in Hawaii spotted a mysterious object dashing through our solar system on Oct. 19, they immediately knew it was something special.

Asteroids October 27, 2017

Mysterious object from deep space has entered the solar system

It was first seen just a month ago.