While Earth was famously hit by a meteor that killed off the dinosaurs, many others have also hit our planet, many of them leaving huge scars in their wake.

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Researchers have also suggested that an asteroid impact triggered the moon’s lopsidedness. Now, lunar rock and soil samples ...

So if you come expecting a crater with a rim, you will miss the point entirely.

The United States has a habit of showcasing its geology. Long before cities and highways showed up, forces beneath the ...

Olympus Mons is a giant volcano on Mars. It is the tallest mountain in space. It is almost three times higher than Mount ...

Potassium is volatile and can easily vapourise under extreme heat. The study suggests that the Moon’s far-side mantle ...

The West is known for its spectacular mountains, but it's often the canyons that provide incredible and unique perspectives.

An artist’s illustration depicts 2025 MN45—the fastest-rotating asteroid with a diameter over 500 meters that scientists have ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a G4-level geomagnetic storm after a long-duration solar ...