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ANU Astronomers Discover Oldest Known Star

A team of astronomers at the Australian National University (ANU) have discovered an ancient star, which is believed to have formed soon after the Big Bang about 13.7 billion years ago.

Feb 11, 2014

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First Asteroid Discovered in 2014 Hits Earth's Atmosphere; Burns Up Over Atlantic Ocean

The first asteroid discovered in 2014 entered the Earth's atmosphere on 2 January and burned up over the mid-Atlantic ocean.

Jan 4, 2014

Japan tests asteroid-shooting space cannon

Japanese scientists readying to blast a crater in an asteroid to find out what it is made of say they have successfully tested their new space cannon. Duration: 00:39

Oct 24, 2013

Divers Recover Largest Russian Meteor Chunk from Lake in Chelyabinsk

Divers have retrieved what may be the largest surviving fragment of the Russian meteorite that exploded over Chelyabinsk last February.

Oct 18, 2013

20 More Chelyabinsk-Like Meteors Headed for Earth?

In a recent study, scientists discovered the source of meteor which struck the Russian city of Chelyabinsk earlier this year and have detected about 20 more such types of gigantic meteors which could pose a possible threat for the planet in the near future.

Aug 14, 2013

Asteroid 2003 DZ15 to Pass by Earth on Monday; Where to Watch Online

A 152-metre long asteroid will pass by Earth on Monday Night, according to reports.

Jul 26, 2013

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NASA Hits Milestone, Discovers 10,000th Near-Earth Object

Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have discovered the 10,000th Near-Earth Object (NEO) which could pass near Earth.

Jun 27, 2013

Giant Asteroid with Orbiting Moon Flies Past Earth [VIDEO]

A giant asteroid that measures 2.7 km in diameter has safely zipped past Earth on Friday, according to NASA.

Jun 1, 2013

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Brightest Explosion Ever Recorded on Moon, Visible to Naked Eye [NASA Video]

On March 17 scientists at NASA recorded the brightest explosion ever in the lunar surface till date.

May 18, 2013

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Gigantic Asteroid, 9 Times Bigger than Cruise Ship, to Pass by Earth

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has confirmed that a massive asteroid nine times larger than a cruise ship is set to zip pass the planet in May.

May 17, 2013

NASA's Asteroid Tracking Infrared Sensor Passes Critical Design Test

An infrared sensor that is being created to track asteroids and comets has passed a critical design test, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Monday.

Apr 17, 2013

Strange Green Meteorite Discovered in Morocco May be from Mercury, Say Scientists

A strange green rock discovered in Morocco last year could be the first meteorite from Mercury, according to scientists

Mar 31, 2013

Meteor Streaks Across Night Sky Over Eastern United States

The bright flash of light that streaked across the night sky over eastern United States on Friday was likely a meteor, says NASA.

Mar 23, 2013

Extinction: Comet, Not Asteroid, Wiped Out Dinosaurs 65 Million Years Ago

A comet may have wiped out the dinosaurs and more than half of the Earth's species about 65 millions years ago, suggests a new study.