How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved ...
Asteroid the size of a 20-story building headed for Earth in 2032, astronomers warn
A large asteroid is headed towards Earth – and could collide with us in just a few years.Known as Asteroid 2024 YR4, the ...
One of California's most unusual lakes contains minerals found in space
Scientists recently discovered that San Bernardino County's Searles Lake contains minerals found in outer space.
NASA Tracking Truck-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth
NASA is tracking a truck-sized asteroid which is set to hurtle by Earth today at many times the velocity of a speeding bullet. The space rock—dubbed "2025 BV5"—is estimated by NASA's Jet Propulsion ...
An Asteroid Has a 1-in-63 Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032—Here’s What That Means
A dive into probabilities, asteroid impact modeling, and what sort of damage an approximately 180-foot asteroid could cause ...
NASA Tracking Three Vehicle-Sized Asteroids Nearing Earth Today
The closest of the asteroids to us—estimated to be about the size of a car—is whizzing through space at 27,358 miles per hour ...
NASA Uncovers Life’s Building Blocks in Asteroid Bennu’s Pristine Sample
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission delivered samples from asteroid Bennu, revealing crucial molecules linked to life, including amino acids and nucleobases found in DNA and RNA. The presence of ammonia and ...
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Asteroid Discovered Close To Earth: Here's What To Know
NASA has identified a newly discovered near-Earth asteroid which has sparked interest due to its potential for impact.
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Plane-Sized Asteroid Races Toward Earth At 22,000 Km Per Hour; How Close Will It Get?
On January 21, NASA will be keeping a close eye on an asteroid named 2017 BN92 as it makes a safe passage by Earth. This asteroid, which measures between 65 to 147 feet in diameter, will zoom past our ...
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Taurid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
Viewing conditions for the Taurids are good for the Southern Taurids but may wash out the Northern Taurids this year. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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Asteroid impact sulfur release less lethal in dinosaur extinction
Approximately 66 million years ago, the Chicxulub asteroid, estimated to be 10-15 ... avian dinosaurs and in total about 75% of species on Earth. The main culprit is most likely the "impact ...