A collision between Earth and a massive Mars-sized protoplanet likely caused the formation of our moon. Now scientists from ...

In the current issue of the journal Science, researchers determine the possible composition of Theia. The impactor’s ...

In a major development, scientists working on remote sensing data of the Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission have come across high-energy electrons from the earth which may have resulted in the formation of ...

For decades, scientists have sought to decipher the mystery of the origin of Earth’s essential elements and the reasons why some of them seem to be missing from our planet. However, a new study sheds ...

Discover the top 7 oldest rocks in the world, their ages, locations, and scientific importance. Learn how these ancient ...

Earth wasn't always a covered with lush greenery and glorious blue oceans teeming with life. In fact, around 700 million years ago it was a shimmering 'snowball', an ice planet worthy of Star Wars.

According to researchers, the composition of a planet or celestial body holds the entire story of its formation and origin.

The Moon's formation may not just have smashed Earth -- it may have stretched our planet into a potato for millions of years afterwards. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in ...