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'Alien' grain offers clues to early solar system
Apr 29, 2019Scientists have discovered a grain of dust left over from a stellar explosion that predated our solar system.
Bennu is spewing dust particles in to space
Mar 21, 2019Scientists at NASA have revealed that there is a lot more to this unassuming space rock than meets the eye.
Dust ring discovered in Mercury's orbit
Mar 17, 2019A dust ring like that found in the orbits of the Earth and Venus has been found in the orbit of Mercury as well.
NASA's Opportunity Mars rover remains silent
Oct 30, 2018Things are not looking good for the stricken rover which stopped communicating following a dust storm in June.
Concerns grow as Opportunity remains silent
Aug 15, 2018It is looking increasingly likely that the recent Martian dust storm may have silenced the rover for good.
NASA captures image of 'spiders' on Mars
Jul 14, 2018Peculiar surface features that resemble large spiders can be seen in the latest image from NASA's Mars orbiter.
Mars dust storm has encircled the entire planet
Jun 23, 2018The dust storm that left the Opportunity rover out of commission is now classed as 'planet-encircling'.
Woman sues NASA over vial of Moon dust
Jun 12, 2018A woman in Tennessee is claiming ownership of a vial of Moon dust given to her family by Neil Armstrong himself.
Mars rover Opportunity engulfed by dust storm
Jun 11, 2018The long-lived rover has halted its science work while it waits out a massive dust storm on Mars.
NASA reveals Phoenix lander's dusty grave
VIDEO Feb 22, 2018A new image of the long-dead Phoenix lander on Mars has shown that it has become coated in a layer of dust.
Could dust have carried alien life to Earth ?
Nov 20, 2017Scientists believe that interstellar dust streams might be able to transfer organisms between planets.
Could dust explain 'alien megastructure' star ?
Oct 5, 2017A new study has cast doubt on the idea that astronomers have discovered a large alien structure in space.
Dog turns blue due to polluted Indian River
VIDEO Aug 15, 2017Untreated industrial waste in Mumbai's Kasadi river has been turning dogs a rather peculiar color.
Prehistoric human DNA found on cave floor
Jan 8, 2017Scientists have found a way to identify the DNA of our ancestors from prehistoric bone dust samples.
Cassini samples interstellar dust particles
Apr 18, 2016NASA's Cassini spacecraft has picked up particles of dust originating from outside our solar system.
Opportunity rover snaps Martian dust devil
Apr 7, 2016NASA's aging rover has captured an impressive image of a vortex swirling around on the surface of Mars.
Turin Shroud DNA analysis results surprising
Oct 20, 2015An analysis of dust particles retrieved from the shroud has uncovered plant DNA from all over the world.
Pre-Roman era tomb unearthed in Pompeii
VIDEO Sep 22, 2015A remarkably well preserved tomb has been discovered at the site of the infamous volcanic disaster.
Rosetta records comet fireworks display
Aug 12, 2015The Rosetta spacecraft has captured the moment a dramatic jet of dust and gas erupted from comet 67P.
'Pillars of Creation' unveiled in full 3D
VIDEO May 4, 2015The breathtaking cosmic spectacle has been revealed for the first time in three dimensions.
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