An asteroid belt orbits a star in this artist's rendering. (NASA/JPL-Caltech) (CN) - Using high-powered cannons, scientists conducted new studies that could explain how water came to earth via ...

An experiment that involved shooting meteorite-like projectiles at volcanic rocks has revealed how high-velocity asteroid impacts could have delivered water to Earth. During the experiment, conducted ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Experiments using a high-powered projectile cannon show how impacts by water-rich asteroids can deliver surprising amounts of water to planetary bodies. The ...

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption in Washington State illustrated the hazards and impacts of lateral (ground-hugging) volcanic blasts on natural landscapes and human infrastructure. The eruption ...

The Discovery Lab is inviting the community to explore the art of tinkering. The museum is having its first-ever Tinkerfest on Saturday, September 9th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Director of Education ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. An experiment that involved shooting meteorite-like projectiles at volcanic rocks has revealed ...

New research shows that a surprising amount of water survives simulated asteroid impacts, a finding that may help explain how asteroids deposit water throughout the solar system. Experiments using a ...