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fromBig Think
5 days ago

Jupiter endangers Earth, and may have extincted the dinosaurs

Jupiter's presence actually makes these collisions far more likely on Earth, and there's more than a 70% chance that the K-Pg extinction wouldn't have occurred without Jupiter.
Science
#astronomy
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fromABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago

Bus-sized asteroid will temporarily join Earth's orbit as 'mini moon' starting Sunday

A newly discovered mini moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, will temporarily orbit Earth for about two months before departing into space.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?

Astronomers will monitor asteroid 2024 YR4 closely, with current impact chances at 2.1%, but expect this probability to decrease significantly.
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fromFuturism
3 months ago

Killer Asteroid Will Miss Earth But Return for a Shot at Revenge

Asteroid 2024 YR4, once deemed a potential threat, will return, emphasizing the need to monitor resonant asteroids in our solar system.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

City-killing asteroids could be headed for Earth within weeks

Three dangerous asteroids are hidden from view due to Venus's position, posing a potential threat to Earth.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Asteroid nearly hits Earth in Siberia, with a 2nd massive asteroid passing this week

A small asteroid made a harmless flyby over Siberia, creating a visible fireball, emphasizing advancements in detection technology for imminent impactors.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago

Bus-sized asteroid will temporarily join Earth's orbit as 'mini moon' starting Sunday

A newly discovered mini moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, will temporarily orbit Earth for about two months before departing into space.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?

Astronomers will monitor asteroid 2024 YR4 closely, with current impact chances at 2.1%, but expect this probability to decrease significantly.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Killer Asteroid Will Miss Earth But Return for a Shot at Revenge

Asteroid 2024 YR4, once deemed a potential threat, will return, emphasizing the need to monitor resonant asteroids in our solar system.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

City-killing asteroids could be headed for Earth within weeks

Three dangerous asteroids are hidden from view due to Venus's position, posing a potential threat to Earth.
OMG science
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Asteroid nearly hits Earth in Siberia, with a 2nd massive asteroid passing this week

A small asteroid made a harmless flyby over Siberia, creating a visible fireball, emphasizing advancements in detection technology for imminent impactors.
more#astronomy
#nasa
UK news
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists finally declare Earth safe from newly discovered asteroid

Earth is safe from asteroid 2024 YR4, but it may still impact the Moon.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is going to miss Earth, but the story doesn't end there

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will enhance asteroid detection, improving our understanding of Near-Earth Objects.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Asteroid Risk Shifts, Measles Outbreak in Texas Grows, and Researchers Befriend Fish for Science

NASA reassures us about asteroid 2024 YR4's fluctuating impact probability, which has recently decreased to 1.5%.
The black hole Sagittarius A* is consistently active, emitting light flares and displaying dynamic behavior.
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
4 months ago

NASA shares new video of asteroid and updates chance it will hit Earth

NASA has reduced the collision risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth to 1.5% following new observations.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists discover the 'strongest evidence yet' for aliens

Analysis of asteroid samples from Bennu reveals building blocks of life, supporting theories of life existing elsewhere in the solar system.
UK news
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists finally declare Earth safe from newly discovered asteroid

Earth is safe from asteroid 2024 YR4, but it may still impact the Moon.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is going to miss Earth, but the story doesn't end there

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will enhance asteroid detection, improving our understanding of Near-Earth Objects.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Asteroid Risk Shifts, Measles Outbreak in Texas Grows, and Researchers Befriend Fish for Science

NASA reassures us about asteroid 2024 YR4's fluctuating impact probability, which has recently decreased to 1.5%.
The black hole Sagittarius A* is consistently active, emitting light flares and displaying dynamic behavior.
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
4 months ago

NASA shares new video of asteroid and updates chance it will hit Earth

NASA has reduced the collision risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth to 1.5% following new observations.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists discover the 'strongest evidence yet' for aliens

Analysis of asteroid samples from Bennu reveals building blocks of life, supporting theories of life existing elsewhere in the solar system.
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#space-exploration
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Chinese Spacecraft Is Traveling to One of Earth's Quasi-Moons

Tianwen-2 is on a mission to land on asteroid Kamo'oalewa, collect samples, and return to Earth by 2035.
Venture
fromeuronews
1 month ago

China launches probe to collect samples from asteroid near Mars

China's Tianwen-2 mission aims to gather asteroid samples, promising significant advancements in space exploration and understanding Earth's origins.
Venture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

China launches landmark mission to retrieve pristine asteroid samples

China's Tianwen-2 aims to pull asteroid samples, marking a key milestone in its interplanetary exploration ambitions.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Chinese Spacecraft Is Traveling to One of Earth's Quasi-Moons

Tianwen-2 is on a mission to land on asteroid Kamo'oalewa, collect samples, and return to Earth by 2035.
Venture
fromeuronews
1 month ago

China launches probe to collect samples from asteroid near Mars

China's Tianwen-2 mission aims to gather asteroid samples, promising significant advancements in space exploration and understanding Earth's origins.
Venture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

China launches landmark mission to retrieve pristine asteroid samples

China's Tianwen-2 aims to pull asteroid samples, marking a key milestone in its interplanetary exploration ambitions.
more#space-exploration
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

China extends its reach into the Solar System with launch of asteroid mission

Tianwen-2's mission to Kamoʻoalewa is designed to collect asteroid samples within a two-and-a-half-year timeframe.
#planetary-defense
UK news
fromNature
4 months ago

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth - but scientists are ready for future threats

Asteroid 2024 YR4's impact risk has been reduced from 3.1% to 1.5%, with hopes it will drop below 1% soon.
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fromFuturism
3 months ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.
UK news
fromNature
4 months ago

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth - but scientists are ready for future threats

Asteroid 2024 YR4's impact risk has been reduced from 3.1% to 1.5%, with hopes it will drop below 1% soon.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.
more#planetary-defense
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

What do asteroids mean in astrology - and how to work with them

The placement and movement of planets and asteroids in the birth chart illuminate essential themes, relationships, and challenges we face throughout life.
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fromwww.space.com
3 months ago

JWST Delivers Best-Yet Look at That Worrisome Asteroid

Astronomers observed asteroid 2024 YR4 with the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing it's a building-sized rock with reduced impact risk.
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

Classic arcade game powered by Wikipedia edits

WikiAsteroids combines classic arcade gameplay with real-time Wikipedia edits, creating a dynamic environment where in-game challenges evolve based on contributions to the online encyclopedia.
Video games
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A Brief History of the End of the F*cking World by Tom Phillips review apocalypse not

Doom-mongering continues despite historical failed prophecies, illustrating humanity's fascination with apocalyptic scenarios.
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fromInverse
8 months ago

The Debris From An Ancient Space Catastrophe Will Pelt Earth This Entire Week

Two meteor showers from ancient debris are peaking, offering a rare opportunity for skywatchers to witness them this week.
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