Scientists have long wondered why carbon-rich meteorites appear less affected by violent impacts than those lacking the stuff. They may finally have an answer.

Carbon-containing meteorites look like they had less severe impacts than those without carbon because the evidence was blasted into space by gases produced during the impact. The Kobe University ...

A metallic object went through the roof and the ceiling of a Hopewell, New Jersey home and then hit the floor. Was it a meteorite?

Carbon-containing meteorites look like they had less severe impacts than those without carbon because the evidence was blasted into space by gases produced during the impact. The Kobe University ...

As wealthy buyers rush for these new collectibles, museums and universities risk turning into impotent onlookers

According to NASA, the Perseids is considered the best meteor shower of the year, largely due to the long streaks of color they leave as they head through our atmosphere, as well as their sheer numbers. At their peak, around 50 to 100 meteors can be seen every hour.

From what we can see, and comparing it with what we know from other samples around the world, the meteorite looks like it’s part of an achondrite sub-group known as HED (howardite–eucrite ...

Here’s how to see the buck moon and Perseid meteor shower in North Carolina. The buck moon will reach its peak at 4:37 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac – but with daylight still lingering, your best chance to see it clearly will be later that evening.

While thinking of space as one big rubbish tip isn’t nice, one perk of all this cosmic filth is meteor showers, which light up the night sky. The next shower you might be able to see is the Delta Aquariid,

Scientists have long wondered why carbon-rich meteorites appear less affected by violent impacts than those lacking the stuff. They may finally have an answer.