Scientists observed that all examined craters are situated within 30 degrees of the equator. This concentrated impact area, ...

Although other factors, such as volcanic activity and atmospheric changes, likely contributed to the cooling event, the ...

The conclusions come from patterns tracked by scientists that point to several meteorite impacts through geological records.

A recent study claims that Earth may have once had a ring system. This theory sheds light on the presence of an unusual density of impact craters around the equator dating back to the ...

After a decade-long search, some scientists say a growing number of clues point to the existence of a hidden planet in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune — and they may soon have the opportunity to find ...

What an autumn it’s been for stargazing all around the world. Between the frequent Aurora and Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas and all ...

Mysterious Neptune Dark Spot Detected from Earth for the First Time Aug. 24 ... Feb. 8, 2023 — Scientists have discovered a new ring system around a dwarf planet on the edge of the Solar ...

Here’s the twist: scientists speculate that this might not have been Earth’s only ring. While this ancient ring system eventually fizzled out as gravity sucked the debris down, it's possible ...

The Ring of Fire is home to 75% of the world's volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes. 2 min read The Ring of Fire is a roughly 25,000-mile chain of volcanoes and seismically active sites that ...

Planetary rings are among the most intriguing structures of our solar system and have fascinated generations of astronomers. Collating emerging knowledge in the field, this volume reviews our current ...

A new study suggests that Earth might have had a ring system around 466 million years ago, potentially formed during a period of unusually intense meteorite impacts known as the Ordovician impact spik ...

Researchers have proposed that Earth may have had a ring system 466 million years ago, during a period of intense meteorite bombardment known as the Ordovician impact spike. This finding ...