A massive crater on asteroid Psyche may hold the key to whether it’s a lost planet’s core or something more complex. New simulations suggest NASA’s upcoming mission could finally solve the mystery.

A mysterious metal-rich asteroid called Psyche has been baffling scientists for over two centuries, and its true origin ...

Even 200 years after asteroid 16 Psyche was discovered, astronomers continue to puzzle over its formation. Psyche is the 10th ...

Arizona’s Meteor Crater remains the best-preserved meteorite impact site on Earth. Despite being studied for over a century, recent scientific research in 2025 and 2026 has ...

Arizona’s Meteor Crater, a timeless scar from a cosmic collision 50,000 years ago, continues to unveil its mysteries, reshaping our understanding of Earth’s geological past. Recent studies underscore ...

Scientists reveal massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami - New research shows structure is one of Earth’s rare impact craters after massive asteroid struck region millions ...

The study of impact crater geology and shock metamorphism offers a vital window into the extreme conditions that have shaped planetary surfaces. Impact events, whether from solitary projectiles or ...

The almost 15-million-year-old Nördlinger Ries is an asteroid impact crater filled with lake sediments. Its structure is comparable to the craters currently being explored on Mars. In addition to ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...