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Geologists have long debated whether a stony formation in Canada contains the world’s oldest rocks – new measurements make a ...
The discovery of an ancient meteorite impact crater was recently reported in Western Australia. But not everyone is convinced ...
Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the "clocks" geologists use to date events can also be misread.
Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the "clocks" geologists use to date events can also be misread.
Scientists thought this crater in Australia was the world’s oldest – but an independent analysis shows they might be off by ...
A bold claim about Earth’s earliest known meteorite impact has been reevaluated after new evidence emerged from the Pilbara ...
A Martian meteorite, NWA-16788, weighing 24.67 kg, will be auctioned at Sotheby's. Found in Niger, it is estimated to fetch up to $4 million.
Gathering minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from the seabed could affect everything from sponges to ...
A meteorite thought to be the largest piece of Mars on Earth changed hands for a reported $4.3 million at an auction at ...
The Crystella Ski Hill, a community-operated downhill ski area, offers affordable skiing for all ages and abilities. This isn ...
Our planet has been asteroid-smashed, melted and eroded, enough that most of its original armor has been long buried. Except for one small chunk.