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Bennu isn’t likely to hit Earth — but if it did, here’s what would happen
The potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu probably won't hit Earth. But this study shows the damage a space rock of its size ...
An Asteroid Has a 1-in-77 Chance of Hitting Earth. Here's What It Would Do
On 27 December last year, astronomers using the ATLAS survey telescope in Chile discovered a small asteroid moving away from ...
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Ancient meteorite discovery may explain Earth’s missing elements
Scientists have long debated why Earth and Mars lack certain essential elements. A new study reveals that these missing ...
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Everyone’s talking about a new asteroid heading towards Earth, but is it a threat?
In 2028, Asteroid 2024 YR4 will pass within 5 million miles (8 million km) of Earth, giving scientists a crucial opportunity to gather more accurate data. Asteroids and meteors hit Earth all ...