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A satellite map revealed a mysterious giant circle that was hiding in Canada for 390 million years. One amateur astronomer finally noticed it- In 2008, Italian mineralogist Vincenzo De Michele spotted Egypt’s 148-foot Kamil Crater while scanning Google Earth; scientists later recovered 1.7 tons of meteorite fragments
- In 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert reveals red planet Mars once had water
- In 1972, Apollo 17 astronaut Jack Schmitt suddenly shouted, “There is orange soil!”: It contained tiny glass beads from ancient lunar fire fountainsDuring the Apollo 17 mission, astronauts stumbled upon intriguing orange soil at Shorty Crater, revealing a treasure trove of microscopic g...22 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- NASA's Curiosity rover uncovers unusual honeycomb-like pattern on Mars. What does it mean?NASA's Curiosity rover has photographed an unusual honeycomb-like pattern on Mars. This striking network of polygon-shaped ridges stretches...16 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
- Canada man spots unusual circular pit on Google Maps, scientists say it may be a 390-million-year-old meteor impact crater, findings to be presented at global conference next monthA Quebec resident's Google Maps observation led to scientific research in 2024 and scientists believe a remote circular formation could be ...14 Jul, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
- Scientists think they have found Earth’s oldest crash site, and it’s 3 billion years oldThe discovery of Earth’s oldest impact crater may rewrite planetary history. Scientists studying Western Australia’s ancient rock formation...30 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- In 1920, a Namibian farmer hit something with his plow that turned out to be the largest meteorite ever found on EarthA Namibian farmer in 1920 discovered Hoba, the world's largest meteorite. Unlike dramatic impacts, this massive iron slab landed quietly, l...18 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- Scientists uncover giant asteroid crater hiding in plain sight, and it changes everythingScientists have found a huge 900-meter-wide asteroid crater in Guangdong Province, China, three times more massive than the previously larg...22 Nov, 2025, 09.26 PM IST
- Alien visitor on Mars? NASA finds 'unusual' 31-inches wide rock on red planet that didn't belong there, scientists stunnedNASA's Perseverance rover found a peculiar rock on Mars. Its composition suggests it may have originated from beyond our solar system. The ...20 Nov, 2025, 03.31 PM IST
- Did a cosmic impact reshape the Grand Canyon? Scientists uncover stunning clues from 56,000 years agoScientists find a link between Barringer Crater and Grand Canyon landslide. Research indicates both events occurred around 56,000 years ago...19 Jul, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
- Human skull on Mars? What did NASA just discover on the red planetNASA's Perseverance rover found a skull-shaped rock on Mars in Jezero Crater. Scientists call it Skull Hill. It is likely a 'float rock' mo...01 May, 2025, 01.08 PM IST
- A meteorite thuds into Mars surface: Audio of impact releasedLast year, a large meteorite slammed into the Red Planet, causing a considerable impact. The crater has been the largest ever observed sinc...28 Oct, 2022, 01.52 PM IST
- We've found the first ever ‘shocked' zircon crystal from Mars. It provides a new view on a critical aspectMars is currently the most popular exploration target to search for evidence of life elsewhere. Yet little is known about its early history...03 Feb, 2022, 10.21 AM IST
- Planning a post-exam trip to bust stress? Here's why Siwalik Fossil Park & Lonar Lake should be on your itineraryHere's why you should make holiday plans in India.12 Mar, 2020, 03.06 PM IST
- Ramgarh crater caused by meteorite impact, claim expertsWith a diameter of 3.2 kilometre and elevation of more than 200 metre above the surrounding terrain, it was first discovered by the Geologi...09 Jun, 2018, 12.16 PM IST
- A look at five biggest meteor crashes of all timeThe oldest recorded meteorite, the Ensisheim struck earth on November 7, 1492, in Ensisheim, France. A 330-pound stone dropped from the sky...25 Jun, 2017, 12.00 AM IST
- Is there an impact crater off Kerala coast?Bengaluru, Oct 17 (IANS) A huge depression on the seabed recently detected off the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea could be a crater caused...17 Oct, 2016, 12.54 PM IST
- 340 undiscovered meteorite impact sites on EarthAround 90 craters with a diameter of one to six kilometres and a further 250 with a diameter of 250 to 1000 meters are still awaiting disco...01 Jul, 2015, 06.37 PM IST
- Maharastra to promote Lonar crater site as tourist spotIn a bid to attract tourists to Lonar crater, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corp is setting up an interpretation centre-cum-museum to let...16 Sep, 2007, 12.20 PM IST
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