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An article exploring the subject of extinction and dinosaurs
Category: Natural History
Rocks hurtling through space shape the surface of the moons and planets as collide – and now you can use your skill and knowledge to make your own mark. Can you cover a target percentage of a planet or a moon’s surface with impact craters – by choosing meteroids based on size, make-up and speed and aiming them at your chosen target.
Category: Science, Maths & Technology
With the weekend being dominated by news of a large meteor being spotted in UK skies, we give you the low down on those bright things up high...
Category: Science, Maths & Technology
The UK is covered with rocks, Rob Elliott has some tips for recognising a meteorite
Category: Geology
There's a simple test which can tell if you've found a rock - or something extra-terrestrial, explains meteorite hunter Rob Elliott
Category: Geology
Rob explodes some myths about meteors
Category: Geology
Make the most of your meteor hunting with our tips for the best kit and good places to search
Category: Geology
Meteorites are landing all over our planet - Rob Elliott explains what to look out for
Category: Geology
The Great British Meteorite hunt is over, but did it turn up any extra-planetary rock? Matthew Genge reports back
Category: Geology
So, you think you've found a meteorite? Congratulations! But are you certain? There are some rocks which seem to be meteorites, but closer inspection proves them to be slightly less than extra-terrestrial. Read through our guide on how to spot an imposter, which can help you decide if the rock you've found might be a meteorite.
Category: Geology
How big a crater would be made by an impact from a body hurtling from space? It depends... but our calculator will give you an idea. You can choose either to compute crater size from the projectile size, or to compute the projectile size from the crater size.
Category: Astronomy
Here Dr Natalie Starkey catches up with PhD student Ross Findlay about being the first person to make laboratory analyses of the Winchcombe meteorite.
Category: Astronomy
Professor Monica Grady reveals how the Winchcombe meteorite was found and what it can teach us about the origins of life.
Category: Astronomy
How to sound like an expert. When confronted with the prospect of a giant asteroid impacting the Earth, you may find that certain phrases pop into your mind involuntarily
Category: Astronomy
Find out more about the risks of asteroids with our weblinks and suggested reading
Category: Astronomy
This collection of articles and videos explores how early career scientists within the School of Physical Sciences carry out research to learn more about the world, and space, we live in.
Category: Astronomy
Watch this short animation from The Royal Observatory Greenwich/The Open University and explore what space rocks can tell us about our very own planet Earth.
Category: Astronomy
In March 2021, several rare meteorite fragments were found in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. We celebrate this amazing discovery with a mini documentary and other FREE resources on meteorites…
Category: Astronomy
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight on 12–13 August 2026, offering one of the best opportunities of the year to spot ‘shooting stars’. Find out more about meteors, the constellation Perseus and what meteors have to do with ancient Egypt...
Category: Astronomy