Articles for tag: astrophysics, cosmic crystals, extraterrestrial materials, Geology, meteorite composition, meteorites, planetary science, Scientific Discovery, Solar System, Space Discovery

Scientists Discover Crystals Growing Inside Meteorites

Scientists Discover Crystals Growing Inside Meteorites

Jan Otte

Space rocks arriving from the farthest reaches of our solar system are revealing secrets that challenge everything we thought we knew about crystal formation. These ancient messengers, some older than Earth itself, carry within them crystalline structures that defy conventional physics and offer unprecedented glimpses into the violent birth of our cosmic neighborhood. The story ...

The Meteorite That Contains Building Blocks of Life

The Meteorite That Contains Building Blocks of Life

Andrew Alpin

Think about this for a moment. Nearly five billion years ago, mysterious rocks from space were already carrying the essential ingredients for life as we know it. These weren’t just any rocks. They were cosmic messengers, preserving within their ancient cores the very molecules that would eventually become the foundation of every living creature on ...