TikTok traders plunder Mauritania's meteorites
A new black market for meteorites, fuelled by TikTok and social media, is threatening scientific discovery in the Mauritanian desert as collectors and traders hunt for valuable space rocks.
A new black market for meteorites, fuelled by TikTok and social media, is threatening scientific discovery in the Mauritanian desert as collectors and traders hunt for valuable space rocks.
New research indicates that the building blocks of life could have arrived on Earth via meteorites, challenging traditional theories about the origins of life.
A rare meteorite from Mars is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s, offering collectors a chance to own a fragment of the Red Planet. Discover the fascinating story behind this celestial treasure.
A fragment of Mars, one of only 277 known Martian meteorites on Earth, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York. Discovered in the Sahara Desert, this extraterrestrial treasure offers a rare chance to own a piece of the Red Planet.