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Infamous Mars meteorite contains organic molecules. But they aren't proof of life.
By Charles Q. Choi published
Organic molecules in a Mars meteorite that crash-landed on Earth are not signs of life, but instead formed in chemical reactions between water and rock.

How to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower this week
By Joe Rao published
Every year, Earth briefly encounters the Quadrantid meteor shower in early January. Here's how to catch the show.

Meteorite crash-lands in woman's bed in Canada
By Mindy Weisberger published
A meteorite that landed in British Columbia crashed through a roof and narrowly missed hitting a woman who was asleep in her bed at the time.

Brilliant dashcam fireball videos help scientists find 3 meteorites in Slovenia
By Meghan Bartels published
Brilliant dashcam fireball videos help scientists find 3 meteorites in Slovenia

Art project creates 'human-alien hybrids' with meteorite-infused water
By Mike Wall published
The water flowing from a medieval fountain in the Italian village of Fontecchio bubbles with extraterrestrial effervescence.

World's largest Martian meteorite goes on display
By Harry Baker published
The largest piece of Martian rock on Earth, weighing around 32 pounds, has gone on display for the first time, at a museum in Maine.

How to watch the peak of the Perseid meteor shower this week
By Stephanie Pappas published
Get ready: The Perseid meteor shower peaks on Thursday (Aug. 12), and it has the potential to put on a good show.

Perseid meteor shower peaks this month: New moon bodes well for skywatchers.
By Joe Rao published
Perseid meteors are already beginning to fall in a display that promises to dazzle skywatchers this month.
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