• Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 22nd, 2013
Giant Meteor Likely Responsible for the Mammoths' Going Extinct

Giant Meteor Likely Responsible for the Mammoths' Going Extinct

Researchers believe the mammoths failed to adapt to the rapid climate change

Meteor Spotted Flying over England and Wales

Meteor Spotted Flying over England and Wales

The green fireball made its appearance around 9:45 p.m. local time

Meteorite Smashes into House in Connecticut

Meteorite Smashes into House in Connecticut

The meteorite punched through the roof and almost made it through the ceiling of the house

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 23rd, 2013
Meteor Flies over the US East Coast, Millions Witness the Event

Meteor Flies over the US East Coast, Millions Witness the Event

The meteor made its appearance this past Friday around 7:50 p.m. local time

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2013
Russian Meteor Bigger Than Initially Thought

Russian Meteor Bigger Than Initially Thought

NASA estimates say the asteroid was the biggest to hit earth in a century

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • February 15th, 2013
The Russian Fireball Seen from Space - What We Know so Far

The Russian Fireball Seen from Space - What We Know so Far

The 10-ton meteor hit the upper atmosphere at hypersonic speeds

  • Web Blog
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • February 15th, 2013
Google Had an Asteroid Doodle Ready, but Pulled It After the Russian Meteor Struck

Google Had an Asteroid Doodle Ready, but Pulled It After the Russian Meteor Struck

Google planned to mark the passing of asteroid 2012 DA14

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 8th, 2013
Dinosaurs Became Extinct Earlier Than Thought

Dinosaurs Became Extinct Earlier Than Thought

Their falling off the biodiversity map can be linked to either a comet, or an asteroid

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • December 21st, 2012
Fastest Ever Meteor, Tracked by Radar and Recovered in Near-Pristine Conditions

Fastest Ever Meteor, Tracked by Radar and Recovered in Near-Pristine Conditions

The meteorite provided a rare opportunity to study it shortly after it fell

  • Space
  • By Cristina Macari
  • November 15th, 2012
NASA Reports: 2012 Won't Be the End of the World

NASA Reports: 2012 Won't Be the End of the World

Breathe easy, the apocalypse isn’t this year, says new study

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks, Stargazers Catch It on Camera

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks, Stargazers Catch It on Camera

Streams of dust formed by Halley's Comet create a spectacle of light on the night sky

Ancient Meteor Brought About the Ice Ages

Ancient Meteor Brought About the Ice Ages

The collision was never thoroughly analyzed until now

Android 2.1 Update for Hero Confirmed for March

Android 2.1 Update for Hero Confirmed for March

At least for Irish carrier Meteor's users

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 19th, 2009
Texas 'Fireballs' Explained

Texas 'Fireballs' Explained

Their light scared locals

  • Space
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • December 5th, 2008
Next Year's Leonid Will Be Quite Strong

Next Year's Leonid Will Be Quite Strong

The shower that will not be a storm

  • Space
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • November 12th, 2008
This Year's September Perseids Came as a Surprise

This Year's September Perseids Came as a Surprise

This led to enhancing the surveillance system

  • Space
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • November 4th, 2008
Watch This Week's Fireballs

Watch This Week's Fireballs

Taurid meteors will provide an unforgettable show

 
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