Russia halts smuggling of a meteorite valued at more than four million dollars
Russian authorities stopped an attempt to smuggle a two-ton meteorite worth over four million dollars, which was falsely declared as a garden sculpture.
They scrutinized the Polish meteorite. "Unique discovery" by scientists from Silesia
Scientists from the University of Silesia have identified a completely new mineral called copernicite within the Morasko meteorite, marking a significant finding.
They tried to take a meteorite worth 3.6 million euros out of Russia: they said it was a garden ornament
Russian authorities intercepted a 2.8-ton 'landscape sculpture' attempting to be exported to the UK, which was identified as a valuable meteorite fragment worth 3.6 million euros.
The secret of the meteorite from Mars. Water in the Black Beauty strengthens hopes for ancient life
New research reveals that the Martian meteorite known as Black Beauty contains significantly more water than previously thought, supporting the theory that early Mars was a wetter planet capable of supporting simple life.
Meteorite Collision: AI, Health and Well-Being, the Vertical That Is Advancing the Movie at 2x
The article discusses the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence in the health sector, suggesting its transformative impact by 2026.
π PODCAST | Who Owns a Meteorite?
This story begins in 2017 when a woman, referred to as A. Pontes, and her son enter a museum with a court order to retrieve the Colomero meteorite, intertwining a history that dates back to its discovery in 2008 and the original ownership claims from 1935.
Attempted to Smuggle 4.5 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite
Russian customs authorities have intercepted an attempt to smuggle a 2.5-ton fragment of the famous Aletaite meteorite, declared as a garden sculpture, to the UK.
St. Petersburg Customs Officers Block Attempt to Smuggle Rare Meteorite Fragment
Russian customs officers intercepted a 2.5 metric ton meteorite fragment falsely declared as a garden sculpture at a St. Petersburg port before it could be shipped to the UK.
Russia thwarted the smuggling of a large meteorite fragment to Great Britain
Russian investigators prevented the smuggling of a large meteorite fragment, weighing over 2.5 tons and believed to originate from the Aletai meteorite, to Great Britain.
Explaining why the two sides of the Moon are asymmetrical
Recent analyses of lunar basalt samples suggest that a massive meteorite impact may have caused the asymmetry between the Moon's near side and far side in terms of crust thickness, magmatic activity, and geochemical composition.
Three Crosses Over Odranec. The Mysterious Story of the Largest Czech Heavenly Mystery
In June 1619, a bright flash pierced the sky above VysoΔina, followed by fiery fragments of unknown metal falling to the ground, leading to various interpretations of whether it was a meteorite, a natural phenomenon, or a biblical event, with the largest piece still missing in the forests near Odranec.
Al Khor Meteorite: Important Space Discovery in Qatar
The first piece of the Al Khor meteorite was discovered in August 2025 by Sheikh Salman bin Jabr Al Thani while exploring the Al Khor area, a unique coastal and desert region in northern Qatar.
This is the giant crater that has been hiding on Earth all this year
A massive crater, hidden for thousands of years on Earth, has been uncovered in southern China, providing unique insights according to scientists.
Magical moment when meteorite fell from outer space and landed in Cotswolds cul-de-sac
A meteorite recently fell in a cul-de-sac in the Cotswolds, providing a rare opportunity for residents and scientists alike, while also highlighting the value of such extraterrestrial fragments.