meteorites
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A Spectacular Fireball Lights Up The English Sky
Check out this incredible photo of a streaking fireball, which appeared over England last week.
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Scientists Find Sugar In Meteorites, Now Let Me Lick Them
Researchers found evidence of sugar molecules in primitive meteorites, according to a new study. Now, if you please, I would like to taste the rocks.
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Mysterious Glass Beads In Clams Point To Ancient Meteorite Strike Near Florida
Since their discovery 13 years ago, scientists have puzzled over the origin of tiny glass beads found inside ancient clam shells. New evidence suggests they’re microtektites, a byproduct of meteorite impacts, marking the first time these celestial remnants have been found hiding in old clam shells.
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Lunar Eclipse Meteorite Briefly Created A Spot On The Moon As Hot As The Sun
This past January, astronomers managed to capture the moment a space rock struck the Moon during a total lunar eclipse. Now we’re learning more about this unprecedented event, including the speed of the offending object and the intense temperatures reached during the impact.