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January 18, 2018

'Potentially hazardous asteroid' bigger than Earth's tallest building will zoom past us next month

A "potentially hazardous asteroid" known as 2002 AJ129 is set to fly by Earth at a whopping 67,000 miles per hour next month, there is no need to worry, scientists say.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.