It was long thought, up until recently, that asteroids and comets delivered Earth's oceans during the early Solar System.
Earlier research held that meteorite impacts from the solar system's early days were a major source of Earth's water.
For a long time, scientists assumed that Earth's water was delivered by asteroids and comets billions of years ago. This coincided with the Late Heavy Bombardment (ca. 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ago), a ...
A NASA study shows that meteorites delivered only a small amount of water to Earth over the past four billion years.
How Earth got its water may trace back to its original building blocks. Apollo Moon soil shows meteorites added only a small ...
This year’s Australia Day Honours celebrates the contributions of several big public service names, including former ...
Some 680 people were recognised with awards in the general division of the Order of Australia as part of the annual Australia ...
People from all walks of life have been recognised for their outstanding service and contributions to the nation in Australia ...
Astronomers have discovered a giant glowing iron bar across the Ring Nebula. Its origin is unknown, defying models of stellar ...
Scientists exploring the mysterious "Dragon Hole" in the South China Sea have discovered around 1,700 strange viruses in oxygen-free waters, revealing a hidden world of extreme life beneath the ocean.
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