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New minerals discovered in massive meteorite may reveal clues to asteroid formation

Inside a massive meteorite in Somalia, two minerals are never seen before on Earth were discovered. They could hold vital information about how asteroids...

Fungi: The Ancient Allies of Mosses

Mosses are some of the oldest and toughest plants on Earth. They can survive in harsh environments, such as freezing cold, scorching heat, and...

Geothermal Energy Research Sheds Light on Induced Earthquakes

In the pursuit of a carbon-free economy, the focus on geothermal energy extraction is intensifying. Energy producers worldwide are eagerly seeking safer methods to tap...

Building Block for Life Discovered on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unearthed evidence that could have profound implications for the existence of extraterrestrial life within our solar system. Dr....

Scientists investigate potential regolith origin on Uranus’ moon Miranda

A pair of researchers led by The Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute in California investigated the potential origin of the thick regolith...

Possible organic compounds found in Mars crater rocks

The study examined several rocks discovered at the bottom of Mars' Jezero Crater. There the Perseverance rover landed in 2020. It discovered significant interactions...

Spy satellites, weather radars, and drones used to find new strewn field of meteorites

Researchers used a combination of defence satellites, weather radars, and drones to locate the largest meteorite-strewn area in Australia since the Murchison meteorite fall...

Team identifies parent body materials in Ryugu asteroid

An international team led by a researcher from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) discovered that one specific particle on the asteroid Ryugu can shed...

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