Microscopic particles of dust, emitted into the atmosphere when dirt breaks apart, follow similar fragment patterns as broken glass and other brittle objects, according to new research. The research ...

In this study, we numerically investigated the orbital evolution of cometary dust particles, with special consideration of the initial size frequency distribution (SFD) and different evolutionary ...

The exact shapes of moon dust collected during the Apollo 11 mission. Credit: E. Garboczi/NIST and A. Sharits/AFRL The Moon’s surface is covered with tiny rock grains that formed during eons of high ...

Colliding dust particles might produce an eerie effect similar to "St. Elmo's fire" on Earth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Giant plumes of Sahara Desert dust that gust across the Atlantic can suppress hurricane formation over the ocean and affect weather in North America. But thick dust plumes can also lead to heavier ...