A meteorite chip sat in a small container, bathed in liquid, while the International Space Station floated overhead. Inside, ...

A fungus aboard the ISS extracted palladium from meteorite rock, hinting at future space mining powered by living microbes.

Using microorganisms to mine meteorites could be an effective way to extract precious metals in space, scientists say. This ...

Wild claims of a strange extraterrestrial organism emerging from a meteorite have captured widespread attention on social media this week. The reports began with a man identifying himself as Kin, who ...