In this video, we learn about the discovery of a meteorite from Mars in Antarctica, which provides valuable insights into the age of our solar system. The meteorite, named Milo 3346, was found by researchers and taken to the Johnson...

On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as the first humans to set foot on the Moon. Before their lunar journey, they trained at the Nevada Test Site, an area where the U.S. conducted 928 nuclear tests. This site,...

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

A brief streak of light in the night sky caused by a small object, maybe the size of a pebble or even a speck of dust, burning up as it enters the upper atmosphere from space.
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Iron is crucial in many areas of life: it is found in our blood, as well as being used to build bridges. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Iron is one of the most common element on Earth. Iron is found in living organisms....

How are asteroids in our Solar System formed, where are they found, and what danger do they pose to life on Earth? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Asteroids are made from rock, metal or carbon, while comets are made of rock...

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...

Journey back 65 million years to explore the catastrophic events that may have ended the age of dinosaurs. From the impact of a colossal asteroid to massive volcanic eruptions, discover how these monumental events shaped the fate of...

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.

An apocalyptic asteroid is on a collision course with our wonderful little planet! What do we do?

Princeton University physicist Paul Steinhardt describes how a given material can be tested for being of meteoretic origin by examining its oxygen isotopes.

November 7, 1492 - A meteorite crashes through Earth’s atmosphere, creating a sonic boom and illuminating the sky above the Austrian capital. Known as the Donnerstein, or Thunderstone, the deafening sound of the fireball is heard over...

This video explores five fun facts about the meteors.

Upon viewing the Our Distant Neighbors video series, students will be able to do the following: Create a simple diagram of the sun and the orbital paths of each planet around the sun. Label each of the eight planets. Explain that the sun...

This captivating series of programs explores many of the amazing features of our universe. Special attention is given to our solar system, distances in space, and stars. Terminology and concepts include: Milky Way Galaxy, light-year,...

The fact that dinosaurs laid eggs was a major factor in their extinction, a scientist has claimed. Marcus Clauss of the University of Zurich said the physical limitations of egg size meant that dinosaur young were comparatively small and...

This show explores the fascinating features of the universe, the different types of galaxies in our solar system and the position of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy. Other terminology includes: constellations, spiral galaxy,...

All of this Trump and Kim Jong Un drama on earth is mere child's play compared to these ways that our own Universe could wipe us out today!

Do smaller things hit Earth? Are meteorites dangerous? How do we protect the Earth?<br/>
Threatening Asteroids From Space, Part 2

The early Solar System’s cosmic dust may have given rise to primitive Earth over just five million years. <br/>

NASA warned that asteroid 2002 PZ39 will approach Earth on Saturday. <br/>