Scientists taking 'active measures' for asteroid with slight chance of hitting earth.
YR4 has just above a 1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032, which is why astronomers and space agencies are paying attention to it.
Agencies plan for near-Earth asteroid’s close encounter in 2032
A recently discovered, sizable asteroid may come within striking distance of Earth in less than eight years. But although the ...
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 157 years and set off a global ‘impact winter,’ study says
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182. If it does, the impact could trigger a global ...
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This asteroid may hit Earth in 2032. Don't panic—scientists have a plan.
Space agencies have systems in place to spot, track, and forecast the future orbits of potentially hazardous asteroids. NASA has a network of telescopes used to track near-Earth asteroids, like ...
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A rare earth metal company plans to open in Exeter. Their promise? No emissions.
So-called "rare earth elements" like Neodymium and Dysprosium are important parts of the clean energy supply chain, but ...
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What Happens If an Asteroid Comes Too Close to Earth? Don't Panic — NASA Already Has a Plan.
NASA scientists are already finding ways to make sure that the end of the world will not be caused by an asteroid.
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London to Hong Kong in 34 minutes: Inside Musk's plan to use rockets for travel on Earth
Reuters Of all the things that Donald Trump’s return as US president could mean, one is that Elon Musk’s plan to use Starship ...
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Chance of asteroid 2024YR4 hitting Earth RISES & now ‘unacceptable to ignore’…with Armageddon-style nuke plan ‘needed’
AN asteroid the size of a football pitch cannot be ignored, an expert has warned after its chances of hitting Earth increased. The discovery sparked plans that a nuclear weapon could be sent into ...
Newly detected near-Earth asteroid has astronomers’ full attention
The risk of impact is likely to drop to zero as observations of Asteroid 2024 YR4 continue.
Russia's insane plan to send giant mirror into space 'to light up Siberia'
Renowned Russian pace engineer Vladimir Syromiatnikov believed that an enormous mirror could be used to bounce sunlight onto ...
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Earth only has six continents, not seven, according to a recent study
Scientists uncover hidden land under Iceland, questioning our understanding of Earth's continents and tectonic plates.
Zelensky says he’s open to Trump’s rare earth request: ‘Let’s do a deal’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled a willingness Friday to work with President Trump to supply the U.S. with ...