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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter passes above a portion of the planet called Nilosyrtis Mensae in this artist's concept illustration from December 10, 2003. Photo provided by Getty Images

Science Oct 27

2 NASA spacecraft detect biggest meteor strikes recorded on Mars

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Science Jun 07

Eta Aquarid meteor shower as seen from Carindale, Brisbane on Wednesday 8 May 2019. Photo by Paul Balfe/via Flickr
Did the birth of the solar system make meteorites? Here’s a tell-tale clue

Despite decades of intense study, there is no general consensus on how most meteorites formed. An astronomer and a geologist offer a new theory of what happened during the solar system's birth to create these valuable relics of our past.

By William Herbst, James Greenwood, The Conversation

World Aug 12

Photos: Perseid meteor shower sparkles across the globe

People trekked to ancient villages and medieval ruins to view and photograph the Perseid meteor shower in the wee hours of Friday. This year's display produced more bright streaks in the nighttime sky than in years past.

By Larisa Epatko

Science Nov 07

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As estimates of meteor strikes rise, how can Earth avoid destruction?

As the risk of meteor strikes rises, how can Earth avoid destruction?…

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Cosmic Coincidence: Asteroid Careens by as Meteor Delivers ‘Buzz Cut’ to Earth

Cosmic Coincidence: Asteroid Careens by as Meteor Delivers 'Buzz Cut' to Earth…

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Meteor Explosion of Atomic Bomb Strength Injures 1,000 in Russia

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