Widespread magnetism dating from our solar system’s earliest beginnings some 4.57 billion years ago likely played a major role in creating orbital order out of chaos. But until now, magnetism’s role ...

A small, round piece of asteroid Ryugu (sample #91), called “S-lunar,” contains tiny particles (less than 1 mm) that will allow planetary scientists to study the magnetic signature of the early solar ...

Asteroids, the enduring remnants of early Solar System formation, offer invaluable insights into the processes that shaped planetary evolution. Their diverse orbits, sizes and compositions not only ...

Astronomers have identified an interstellar comet entering our solar system, sparking excitement and intrigue within the scientific community. This rare event offers a unique opportunity to study an ...

Researchers analyzed 28 Ryugu asteroid samples and found preserved magnetic signals that record early solar system magnetic fields and water-driven alteration on its parent body.