Asteroid : Science World Report

May 01, 2015 06:35 AM EDT

Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid May Have Sparked the Largest Lava Flows on Earth

It turns out that the asteroid that slammed into Earth about 66 million years ago and killed off the dinosaurs probably rang our planet like a bell. The results were massive volcanic eruptions around the globe.

Apr 22, 2015 08:20 PM EDT

How Millimeter-Sized Stones in Space Formed Our Planet

Scientists may have found out not only how asteroids formed, but also how our planet was created.

Mar 23, 2015 09:51 AM EDT

Record-Breaking Asteroid Slammed into Australia Millions of Years Ago

Where did the largest asteroid impacts occur on our planet? It turns out that Australia holds the record.

Mar 03, 2015 08:46 AM EST

Dawn Spacecraft Arrives at the Distant Dwarf Planet Ceres This Friday

NASA's Dawn spacecraft is approaching its historical rendezvous with the dwarf planet Ceres. Now, it's returned new images captured on its approach, revealing new features of the dwarf planet.

Jan 27, 2015 07:27 AM EST

Massive Asteroid Flyby on Monday Reveals Surprising Discovery

The massive asteroid that buzzed Earth on Monday didn't come alone. Scientists working with NASA's Deep Space Network antenna found that the asteroid was so large that it had its own small moon.

Nov 18, 2014 12:39 PM EST

New Map Reveals How Many Fireballs Impact Earth's Atmosphere

You wouldn't think our planet experiences many close encounters from asteroids. Yet a new map shows exactly how often Earth's atmosphere is hit by small asteroids, called bolides.

Nov 17, 2014 05:58 PM EST

Scientists Map the Geologic History of Asteroid Vesta

It turns out that the asteroid Vesta may have a history of large impacts. Scientists have completed the first geological and tectonic map of the asteroid, revealing a bit more about its past.

Nov 12, 2014 06:50 AM EST

Astronomers Discover New Active Asteroid's Tail that Gives it a Comet-Like Appearance

Astronomers have discovered a new active asteroid within our solar system. Called 62412, the asteroid is located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and is the very first comet-like objects seen in the Hygiea family of asteroids.

Nov 04, 2014 08:27 AM EST

How a Massive Impact Created Vesta's Unusual Belt

Scientists may have found out how Vesta became shaped like it is. Using computer models to simulate collisions on Vesta, scientists have found out how Vesta may have gotten the deep grooves that encircle its midsection.

Aug 29, 2014 07:32 AM EDT

NASA Spitzer Telescope Captures Large Asteroids Colliding Near Star

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope may have just spotted the remains of a collision between large asteroids. It's found an eruption of dust around a young star with particles that could eventually lead to the formation of planets.

Aug 14, 2014 07:40 AM EDT

Massive, Gravity-Defying Asteroid May Reveal Forces that Could Protect Earth from Future Collisions

Scientists may have just made a discovery that could protect our planet from future collisions with asteroids.

Aug 08, 2014 10:26 AM EDT

Violent Solar System History of Asteroid Collisions Revealed in Recovered Meteorite

Scientists are learning a bit more about the violent history of our solar system. By studying a unique volcanic meteorite recovered from Western Australia, scientists have found out that a series of collisions of asteroids occurred more than 3.4 billion years ago.