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When a rare meteor exploded over Ohio, treasure hunters from across North America rushed to find fragments worth thousands of dollars. The six-foot meteor left behind 200 to 300 pounds of valuable space rocks scattered across northeast Ohio.
Nigerian farmers will soon have access to weather-based insurance that protects their livelihoods from droughts and floods. The new partnership between Nigeria's meteorological agency and REX Insurance brings climate protection to the country's most vulnerable agricultural communities.
The Matildas take on Japan in Sydney's Women's Asian Cup final before a record-breaking crowd. The tournament has shattered attendance records, proving women's soccer continues its meteoric rise across Asia.
A meteor crash site in Arizona continues teaching scientists new lessons about cosmic impacts half a century after formation. New grants are funding the next generation of researchers to unlock more mysteries from Earth's best-preserved impact crater.
After nearly 5,000 days exploring Mars, NASA's Curiosity rover just spotted something that might not even be from the Red Planet. A mysterious dark rock nicknamed "Thola" could actually be a visitor from deep space. #
A glowing meteorite streaked across western Germany's sky Sunday evening, crashing through a Koblenz roof and leaving everyone safe but amazed. Thousands witnessed the celestial fireworks show that lit up six German states and four neighboring countries.
Scientists studying microscopic crystals older than our sun are discovering our solar system may have formed from massive star winds, not an explosive supernova. These tiny grains, preserved in meteorites, offer humanity's only window into the moments before our cosmic home existed.
A Marlborough woman hunting for auroras accidentally captured a spectacular fireball meteor that lit up the South Island sky and came with an audible boom. The brilliant space rock streaked across the screen at 4:22am, delighting citizen scientists tracking New Zealand's night sky.
Kenya's meteorological experts predict near-average to above-average rainfall across key agricultural regions during the crucial March-May 2026 season. The forecast brings hope for farmers, water supplies, and food security in areas that need it most.
A stunning streak of light captured over Wellington has given skygazers a rare celestial show. While the mysterious visitor may have been a meteor or space debris, it reminded us of the universe's constant connection to Earth.
South African singer Tyla just became the first artist ever to win her Grammy category twice, taking home her second award for "Push-to-Start." The 23-year-old's meteoric rise continues as she works on her sophomore album.
India's highest court just stepped in to save a 50,000-year-old meteorite crater lake and nine ancient temples from an ecological crisis. The rare lake hosts microorganisms found nowhere else on Earth.
Meteorologists are becoming social media stars, with millions tuning in for weather updates delivered in engaging, real-time formats. The shift shows how trusted experts are meeting people where they already spend their time online.
Scientists discovered that two asteroids sharing the same orbit were once a single body that broke apart up to 21,000 years ago. The cosmic debris could create a spectacular meteor shower on Venus this July.
After analyzing 50-year-old lunar soil from Apollo missions, NASA scientists discovered that meteorites delivered far less water to Earth than previously thought. The finding rewrites our understanding of where Earth's oceans came from.
After three years of watching Mount Fuji through a network of cameras, researchers have finally explained how the mountain's famous mystical clouds form. The study reveals that these stunning natural displays follow specific patterns scientists can now predict.