Meteorite

Largest Mars meteorite sells for $5.3 million at Sotheby's auction

The 25-kilogram rock represents about 7% of all Martian material currently on Earth.

 Largest Mars meteorite sells for $5.3 million at Sotheby's auction.
 The Bendegó meteorite.

National Museum of Brazil reopens after 2018 fire

David Hole's search for gold leads to discovery of rare 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite

 3.5-billion-year-old meteorite impact crater discovered in Australia's Pilbara region.

3.5-billion-year-old meteorite impact crater discovered in Australia's Pilbara region


Smithsonian meteorites help unlock the mystery of Earth's water arrival

New study challenges previous theories that the Moon-forming event was key in delivering water to Earth.

 Smithsonian meteorites help unlock the mystery of Earth's water arrival. Illustration.

Before Indian wootz and Damascus steel: Meteorite iron shaped Iron Age patterns in Poland

Archaeologists in Poland uncovered 26 iron objects made from a single meteorite.

 Ancient Polish Graves Reveal Ornaments Made from Rare Meteorite Iron.

Watch the moment a meteorite crashes onto Canadian couple's driveway

Scientists say it's the first time a meteorite impact has been recorded with both video and sound.

 Watch the moment a meteorite crashes onto Canadian couple's driveway.

Expedition uncovers 115 meteorites in Antarctica's unexplored Belgica Mountains

We found rare specimens, like a pallasite meteorite, which reveals details about major collisions in solar system history.

 Expedition uncovers 115 meteorites in Antarctica's unexplored Belgica Mountains. Illustration.