Scientists are asking meteorite hunters to refrain from using magnets to test the authenticity of their finds because this can destroy the specimen's magnetic memory, erasing valuable information ...

Meteorites, fragments of asteroids or comets that survive the journey through Earth's atmosphere and land on its surface, provide researchers with valuable scientific insights. These space rocks ...

A meteorite chip sat in a small container, bathed in liquid, while the International Space Station floated overhead. Inside, ...

A meteorite that fell in Germany in 1724 contains a form of silica that conducts heat in a stable manner and baffles physicists.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Meteorites are the recordkeepers of our solar system. As parts of ...

NEW YORK — For sale: A 54-pound (25-kilogram) rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million. Why so expensive? It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth. Sotheby’s in New York will ...