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Tag: meteorite

Is 'Oumuamua an Interstellar Asteroid or Comet?
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How many asteroids can we detect before they hit Earth?

Posted on July 6, 2026May 28, 2026 by Ben Pauley

Scientists simulated a telescope with the same specifications as the new Vera Rubin Observatory. They predicted it could detect 1 to 2…

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    Why did a bunch of asteroids hit the Earth billions of years ago?

    Posted on July 6, 2022June 25, 2025 by Aubrey Zerkle

    The first cells of life on Earth had a lot to contend with. Conditions were harsh and unpredictable. The air was thick with volcanic gases.…

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      Smart robots could automatically identify Mars rocks

      Posted on December 20, 2021March 12, 2024 by Sciworthy

      How do you train a computer to identify the type of Mars rocks it sees? #Mars #geology #machinelearning #deeplearning

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        Graphene structure overlayed on meteorite artists conception
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        Graphene was found in a meteorite!

        Posted on June 28, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        Graphene is a carbon-based material used extensively in electronics, biomedical devices, semiconductors, and space and aerospace industries.…

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