A meteorite strike 3 billion years ago may have helped kickstart life on Earth
Early life on Earth may have gotten an unexpected kickstart thanks to a massive meteor that struck the planet.
Giant meteorite that hit Earth 3 billion years ago may have helped life thrive: Study
When a gargantuan space rock, estimated to be the size of four Mount Everests, crashed into Earth more than 3 billion years ago, many may assume that it would have wreaked havoc on a young planet. After all, that's what happened much more recently – just ...
A giant, ancient meteorite may have helped life on Earth thrive
A giant meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and may have sparked life, scientists reveal.
Meteorite 4x bigger than Everest struck Earth 3.26 billion years ago, sparking life
Some billions of years ago, Earth was a very different place. Long before life appeared on Earth, countless meteorites rained down on it. One such impact, known as the S2 event, occurred about 3.26 billion years ago and has left behind a trail of clues about our planet’s early history.
How a Giant Meteorite Impact 3.26 Billion Years Ago May Have Paved the Way for Early Life
Around 3.26 billion years ago, long before complex life forms roamed the Earth, a meteorite of staggering proportions slammed into the planet, dramatically altering its environment. This cosmic impact,
Five Asteroids Will Zoom Past Earth on Thursday, But Don’t Panic—They’re Just Passing Through
No need to freak out—only one asteroid is big enough to be considered hazardous, and it’s staying millions of miles away.
SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts undock from ISS, begin journey home to Earth
Four SpaceX Crew-8 members climbed aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour on Wednesday, closed the hatch and successfully undocked from ...
Meteorite 200X Size of Dinosaur Killer Hit Earth—Here's What Happened Next
Cataclysmic cosmic collisions may have benefited the evolution of primitive organisms early in Earth's history, a study says.
How Two of the Rarest Horses on Earth Got Lost
The entire world’s population of Przewalski’s horses once dwindled to a mere dozen. So how did a pair named Fiona and Shrek ...
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4 large asteroids, including a skyscraper-size 'city killer,' will zoom past Earth in a 12-hour span tomorrow (Oct. 24)
A quartet of particularly hefty asteroids, including two that were discovered earlier this month and another that is as tall as a skyscraper, will make their closest approaches to Earth on Thursday ...
Earth is likely to have its hottest year on record – again
This year is likely to be Earth’s hottest on record once again, according to NASA’s chief climate scientist. Dr. Gavin ...
'I said to myself, dirt doesn't burn': The people rebuilding their homes with earth
These people are rebuilding homes lost to wildfires in the western US – only this time they are using a material that they ...
Astronomers Can Now Track Small Impactors Before They Hit Earth
With the help of advanced imaging cameras and software, astronomers are finally able to track even smaller incoming impactors ...
Wave to Earth talks two sold-out US tours: 'It still feels like a miracle'
The three members of Wave to Earth chat with USA TODAY about their rapid ascent in music and second sold-out North American ...
Scientists Just Discovered One Of Earth’s Earliest Animals.
An international team of researchers discovered a new specimen called Quaestio simpsonorum—a pancake-shaped creature that ...
Massive buildings are actually slowing down Earth’s rotation
Human-built megastructures could actually be slowing down Earth's rotation. Here's everything you need to know.