Eleven million years ago, an asteroid slammed into Mars, scattering fragments of the red planet into space. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have determined that liquid water was present on Mars 742 million years ago, thanks to the meteorite found at Purdue University. The team's analysis revealed that these minerals formed 742 million years ago, a time when liquid water …
After analysing an ancient Martian meteorite, a team of Japanese researchers has revealed that water on the Red Planet originated some 4.4 billion years ago. But from the mineral composition of the meteorite, Mikouchi and his team revealed that it is likely there was water present much earlier, at around 4.4 billion years ago. This oxidation could have occurred if …
Scientists from Goethe University have found the largest extraterrestrial diamonds to be ever discovered inside meteorites. According to a statement by the Goethe University, the team of international researchers has been able to prove that the diamonds formed in the early period of the solar system when minor planets collided together or with larger asteroids. Professor Frank Brenker from the …
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