Life on Earth may have begun with a gift from a comet. Its existence was once threatened by an asteroid. Its future may ...

China has quietly confirmed that a vast circular scar in its northeast is not a volcanic basin or a quirk of erosion, but a colossal asteroid impact site that ranks as the largest known crater of its ...

Hyundai may call it a “concept,” but the edgy Crater SUV that debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show reveals what’s set to come out of the new “Sand Box,” an off-road development center at the automaker ...

Because of Earth’s weathering climate and shifting tectonics, impact craters regularly disappear from the Earth’s geologic record. Scientists in China found an impact crater that formed during the ...

Hyundai recently debuted the CRATER Concept, a serious off-roader full of whimsical and playful touches to stand out in its segment. Hyundai just unveiled its new CRATER Concept to the masses at the ...

A new study sheds light on how these reptiles become “mummies” and paints a picture of what these ancient animals looked like. Paul Sereno and his colleagues spent years painstakingly preparing this ...

Sky-gazers worldwide may get the chance to see a celestial display this week as the annual Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. The Leonids are set to peak at 1 p.m. ET Monday, according to EarthSky ...

Just days removed from seeing the northern lights in Iowa skies, Iowans could be treated to another galactic display. The Leonids became active at the beginning of November and could give stargazers a ...

Bright fireballs may be streaking across the night sky in the coming days as the annual Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak at an almost perfect time when the moonlight will be very low. The Leonid ...

The Leonid meteor shower will peak on the nights of Nov. 16 and Nov. 17, 2025. Caused by debris from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, the Leonids are known for their speed and brightness. A dim moon and clear ...

Scientists have discovered a massive asteroid impact crater in China. The bowl-shaped depression is some 900 meters wide—more than eight times the length of a football field. In a paper published last ...

The Leonid meteor shower is one of the most famous meteor showers in recent history, and it will reach its peak over the weekend. The annual event is often comparable to many other meteor showers ...