Object that crashed into bedroom was 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite
Experts confirmed the object was a 2.2 stony chondrite meteorite that was over four billion years old.
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One of Earth's coldest regions could pack secret to breaking down plastic
Bacteria and fungi in the Arctic and Alps could be the key to reducing plastic waste in a way that requires less energy and money, scientists say.
Planet with "unusually shiny atmosphere" could contain water vapor
GJ 1214b is covered in a haze that has made studying it a challenge.
Wild koalas get chlamydia vaccine in trial to protect the species
Chlamydia is a massive threat to koalas as it makes them "so sick they can't climb trees to get food or escape predators, and females can become infertile."
Snake-like NASA robot in development to search for life in space
The Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) could take ocean world research to the next level with "deeper exploration into areas that were once unattainable."
NASA launches two satellites to study tropical storms
Four TROPICS satellites will monitor tropical storm development and intensification on an hourly basis to improve forecasting.
How to see Friday's full "Flower Moon" and penumbral lunar eclipse
The flower moon is one of the names given to May's full moon due to the abundance of flowers associated with spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
A star is seen swallowing a planet "in one gulp" for the first time ever
It's a gloomy preview of what will happen to Earth when our sun morphs into a red giant and gobbles the four inner planets.
PFAS lurking in waterways pose hidden threat to health
For the first time, the EPA is proposing strict regulations to limit "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Astronomers detect "Scary Barbie" black hole ripping apart huge star
"Supernova sleuths" have found a "scary" supermassive black hole – with the help of artificial intelligence.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump plows ahead with construction plans as preservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas tradition. See the live map.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.