Prior to the new research, scientists had traced the source of just 6 percent of the known meteorites that fell on our planet ...
Recent research has established that approximately 70 percent of all known meteorite falls can be traced back to three young asteroid families: Karin, Koronis, and Massalia. This significant finding ...
An unusual concentration of impact craters suggests that they may have been caused by the breakup of an asteroid that created ...
Another eight per cent of the Earth meteorites can be traced to the Flora and Nysa asteroid families in the main asteroid belt, the research found. And about six per cent of the meteorites can be ...
MILAN — After collecting the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon, China is now setting its sights on even more distant destinations — Mars, asteroids and Jupiter, positioning itself as a ...
Scientists traced 70% of meteorites to three asteroid families. This discovery solves a mystery about meteorite origins.
New research has the answer. By studying the composition of meteorites that have landed over the years and the asteroids ...
Three new studies have revealed the common origin of most of the meteorites that hit Earth, linking them to collisions in the ...
The sight of a fireball streaking across the sky brings wonder and excitement to children and adults alike. It's a reminder that Earth is part of a ...
Research indicates that Ceres, initially believed to be rocky, is predominantly icy, challenging earlier views. The findings ...