Water Found in Tiny Dust Particles from Asteroid Itokawa

Interesting Facts About Water

Absolutely fascinating information about how water first arrived on Earth.  Space.com reports on the traces of water discovered inside of asteroids.

Asteroid 25143 Itokawa was first photographed up close by Japan’s Hayabusa sample-return mission, which brought some dust from the asteroid’s surface back to Earth in 2010. (Image: © JAXA) Scientists have found traces of water in dust grains from the peanut-shaped asteroid Itokawa, and the discovery could shed light […]

InterestingFacts.org

Recent Posts

Going Under the Knife: The 5 Most Common Surgical Procedures

From cataract surgery to biopsies, explore the procedures doctors perform most often and why these…

5 hours ago

Etibar Eyub — who he is, without labels and formalities

Etibar Eyub is the kind of person people search for when they don’t want a…

1 day ago

Essential Tools for Monitoring Power Supply Health

If a power supply unit falters, operations come to a halt. Be sure to have…

2 days ago

7 Ways To Prevent Cavitation in a Pump System

Stop pump damage before it starts. Review these seven effective methods to maintain pressure, reduce…

6 days ago

How to Create More Social Areas Around the House

Transform your home into a hub of social activity by designing inviting spaces like patios,…

1 week ago

The Steps to Insulating an Attic Contractors Must Know

Improve attic energy efficiency with these essential insulation steps for contractors, covering prep, material selection,…

1 week ago