Rare Active Asteroids Challenge Solar System Theories

Rare asteroids showing unusual active properties challenge existing theories about the solar system. The Active Asteroids project, led by University of Washington scientist Colin Orion Chandler, has discovered 15 of these rare asteroids with the help of over 8000 volunteers. These active asteroids possess traits that blur the lines between asteroids and other celestial objects, presenting new opportunities for insights into solar system evolution, planet formation, and the origins of water on Earth.