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Study Reveals What Hit Earth Before Dinosaurs Even Existed
Researchers from Curtin University have dated the world's oldest known impact crater in Western Australia to 3 billion years ago.
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8-Year-Old Boy Finds 1,700-Year-Old Roman Artifact During Family Trip In Israel
The fragment measures around six by six centimetres and shows part of a human figure with carefully sculpted folds of fabric.
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NASA's Psyche Mission Captures Stunning View Of Huygens Crater On Mars
When Psyche arrives at the metal-rich asteroid in August 2029, it will slip into orbit and start mapping the surface. Scientists think asteroid Psyche could be the exposed metallic core of an ancient planetesimal
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Turkmenistan's Darvaza 'Gates of Hell' Crater May Finally Be Dimming, Says Report
Satellite images from May 2020 showed a roaring pit; recent accounts describe a much weaker flame.
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This Volcano In Indonesia Has 3 Lakes. Their Colours Keep Changing
Mount Kelimutu on Flores island features three crater lakes with changing colors linked to volcanic activity and local spiritual beliefs.
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Video: Artemis II Crew's Emotional Moment Naming Crater On Far Side Of Moon
On April 6, the astronauts on the Artemis II mission reached the farthest point from Earth ever travelled by humans.
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NASA Confirms Hidden Signs Of Water In Mars' Jezero Crater
Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered subsurface traces of an ancient river delta on Mars.
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NASA Rover Uncovers 4-Billion-Year-Old Buried River Delta On Mars
Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has detected underground remains of an ancient river delta on Mars in some of the oldest evidence yet obtained showing how water once flowed on the surface of Earth's planetary neighbor.
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Scientists Find Moon's Two Sides Tell The Same Geological Story
A major breakthrough occurred in June 2024 when China's Chang'e-6 mission delivered 1,935 grams of lunar samples from the Apollo Basin to Earth.
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The Deadly Acid Lake In Indonesia That Can Fry You On Contact
Located in East Java, Indonesia, Kawah Ijen is part of a large volcanic complex and is known for holding the most acidic crater lake in the world
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Sends Stunning New Panorama From High on Mount Sharp on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has shared a new panorama from high on Mount Sharp, created from images taken across two Martian days. The colour-tinted view highlights changing light conditions and ancient boxwork formations shaped by groundwater, offering fresh insight into Mars’ past and the rover’s ongoing exploration inside Gale Crater.
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Curiosity Explores Polygon-Covered Rocks in Monte Grande Hollow During Sols 4743-4749
Curiosity’s drive through Monte Grande hollow reveals polygon-covered bedrock, enabling detailed imaging, chemical analysis, and 3D modeling of Martian fractures.
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Poised for Years of Exploration Across Jezero Crater
NASA’s Perseverance rover, in excellent condition, is ready for long-term Mars exploration. Using autonomous driving, it has travelled nearly 25 miles, studied olivine-rich rocks, and collected samples revealing potential signs of past microbial life. The rover now heads to Lac de Charmes for further scientific investigation, promising years of d...
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ESA Reveals City-Size ‘Cosmic Butterfly’ Crater on Mars Containing Signs of Ancient Water
ESA has captured a city-sized butterfly-shaped crater on Mars with smooth wings likely formed by melted underground ice. Studying this rare structure helps scientists understand asteroid impacts, Mars’ surface ice, and the planet’s ancient watery past while offering insight into how unusual crater formations develop on the Red Planet.
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"Martian Butterfly": Astronomers Unveil Mystery Of Unique Crater On Mars
The crater was formed when a space rock collided with its red-brown surface.
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Study Reveals What Hit Earth Before Dinosaurs Even Existed
Researchers from Curtin University have dated the world's oldest known impact crater in Western Australia to 3 billion years ago.
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8-Year-Old Boy Finds 1,700-Year-Old Roman Artifact During Family Trip In Israel
The fragment measures around six by six centimetres and shows part of a human figure with carefully sculpted folds of fabric.
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NASA's Psyche Mission Captures Stunning View Of Huygens Crater On Mars
When Psyche arrives at the metal-rich asteroid in August 2029, it will slip into orbit and start mapping the surface. Scientists think asteroid Psyche could be the exposed metallic core of an ancient planetesimal
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Turkmenistan's Darvaza 'Gates of Hell' Crater May Finally Be Dimming, Says Report
Satellite images from May 2020 showed a roaring pit; recent accounts describe a much weaker flame.
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This Volcano In Indonesia Has 3 Lakes. Their Colours Keep Changing
Mount Kelimutu on Flores island features three crater lakes with changing colors linked to volcanic activity and local spiritual beliefs.
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Video: Artemis II Crew's Emotional Moment Naming Crater On Far Side Of Moon
On April 6, the astronauts on the Artemis II mission reached the farthest point from Earth ever travelled by humans.
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NASA Confirms Hidden Signs Of Water In Mars' Jezero Crater
Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered subsurface traces of an ancient river delta on Mars.
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NASA Rover Uncovers 4-Billion-Year-Old Buried River Delta On Mars
Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has detected underground remains of an ancient river delta on Mars in some of the oldest evidence yet obtained showing how water once flowed on the surface of Earth's planetary neighbor.
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Scientists Find Moon's Two Sides Tell The Same Geological Story
A major breakthrough occurred in June 2024 when China's Chang'e-6 mission delivered 1,935 grams of lunar samples from the Apollo Basin to Earth.
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The Deadly Acid Lake In Indonesia That Can Fry You On Contact
Located in East Java, Indonesia, Kawah Ijen is part of a large volcanic complex and is known for holding the most acidic crater lake in the world
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Sends Stunning New Panorama From High on Mount Sharp on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has shared a new panorama from high on Mount Sharp, created from images taken across two Martian days. The colour-tinted view highlights changing light conditions and ancient boxwork formations shaped by groundwater, offering fresh insight into Mars’ past and the rover’s ongoing exploration inside Gale Crater.
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Curiosity Explores Polygon-Covered Rocks in Monte Grande Hollow During Sols 4743-4749
Curiosity’s drive through Monte Grande hollow reveals polygon-covered bedrock, enabling detailed imaging, chemical analysis, and 3D modeling of Martian fractures.
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Poised for Years of Exploration Across Jezero Crater
NASA’s Perseverance rover, in excellent condition, is ready for long-term Mars exploration. Using autonomous driving, it has travelled nearly 25 miles, studied olivine-rich rocks, and collected samples revealing potential signs of past microbial life. The rover now heads to Lac de Charmes for further scientific investigation, promising years of d...
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ESA Reveals City-Size ‘Cosmic Butterfly’ Crater on Mars Containing Signs of Ancient Water
ESA has captured a city-sized butterfly-shaped crater on Mars with smooth wings likely formed by melted underground ice. Studying this rare structure helps scientists understand asteroid impacts, Mars’ surface ice, and the planet’s ancient watery past while offering insight into how unusual crater formations develop on the Red Planet.
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"Martian Butterfly": Astronomers Unveil Mystery Of Unique Crater On Mars
The crater was formed when a space rock collided with its red-brown surface.
