Meteorites are extraterrestrial rocks that have ended up on earth. All of them are literally 'out of this world,' but here are three of the strangest of these aliens.

We've found the first confirmed superconductors in meteorites, and our simulated atmosphere game is really heating up!

Giant disks around baby stars filled with gas and dust provide the material to make all sorts of planets, and new evidence proves that our solar system’s had a massive gap in it! And the water vapor in Jupiter’s moon, Europa, might not...

How do we know how old the Earth is? Learn how we date rocks, the moon, and planets.

Scientists have uncovered the oldest rocks from Earth, and they're shaking up what we knew about Earth's history.

Today Phil helps keep you from ticking off an astronomer in your life by making sure you know the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and meteoroid. When the Earth plows through the stream emitted by a comet we get a meteor shower....

Most of the meteorites that land on this planet are pretty tiny. And enough of them fall to Earth each day that, theoretically, you could find micrometeorite yourself.

Because of space physics, one faraway asteroid is likely the progenitor of almost a third of all the meteorites on Earth.

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Hank reveals the latest discoveries, including a way to make new, beating heart cells, ancient Egyptian jewelry made from meteorites, and the first mammal to be discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the adorable olinguito.

Maybe you've seen a shooting star, a bright streak of light that zips across the sky! But did you know that those shooting stars are actually rocks falling from space? And sometimes you can find them on the ground! Find out how...

DIY SCI host Steve Spangler demonstrates how you can check your rain gutters for micro meteorites!

On June 9, 1952, the Abee meteorite fell in Alberta, Canada, at 11:05 at night. The space stone weighed nearly 326 pounds and was recovered from a 6 foot- deep crater in a wheat field when it was found five days later. A piece of it is...

Naveen Jain reveals his unique collection of meteorites, showcasing the profound connection between space artifacts and human curiosity.

This video explores the fascinating world of meteorites, discussing their size, frequency of occurrence, and their role in meteor showers. It also highlights the rarity of meteorites making landfall and the largest known meteorite, the...

Everything about NASA's Stardust mission to Comet Wild 2.

Join Constantine Tsang and the ANSMET team on their NASA-funded quest to uncover meteorites in Antarctica.

Tsunamis are huge volumes of moving water that become monstrous waves when they hit the coast. What causes them and how do they grow to be so dangerous? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Tsunamis are massive volumes of moving...

Join us on an awe-inspiring voyage through the captivating history of meteors! In this fascinating video, we delve into the origins of these celestial marvels, from ancient civilizations' interpretations to modern scientific discoveries....

This video examines extraordinary atmospheric phenomena, including unusual cloud formations like lenticular clouds and intense supercell storms. Experts dissect the conditions that lead to these events, offering insights into their...

Naveen Jain reveals his unique collection of meteorites, showcasing the profound connection between space artifacts and human curiosity.

Join Constantine Tsang and the ANSMET team on their NASA-funded quest to uncover meteorites in Antarctica.

Dr. Forrester defines the terms comet, asteroid, meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites by classifying them as objects found within space. She also discusses the Chicxulub crater at the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and the theory...

This video examines details relating to the planets Earth, Mars and their moons, as well as the Asteroid Belt.

Describes the Miller-Urey experiment and how it described the beginning of life on Earth.