Bus-Sized Asteroid To Approach Earth Thursday; Will It Pose a Threat?

SPACE 02.22.2024 02:08 AM

An asteroid about the size of a bus will make a close flyby of Earth on Thursday. Continue reading to learn the details.

Moonlets and Gossamer Rings Shed Light on the Mystery of Minor Planet Chariklo

02.12.2024 00:00 AM

Unseen moonlet may sustain rings around Chariklo, the largest Centaur, shedding light on the comet-like object between Jupiter and Neptune. Read the article to learn more.

Cataclysmic Asteroid Impact May Have Turned Prehistoric Earth Into Snowball State, Study Suggests

02.09.2024 21:36 PM

A research suggests that asteroid strikes may have set off global freezes which covered the ancient Earth in ice for thousands or even millions of years. Check this article to learn more.

Strange Meteorites That Fell Near Berlin, Looked Like Rocks on Earth Finally Identified

02.06.2024 04:23 AM

The strange meteorites that fell in Berlin in January belonged to a rare group called "aubrites." Continue reading to learn more.

'Chicken from Hell': Previously Unknown Dinosaur Species Challenges Extinction Narratives

02.02.2024 04:22 AM

The recent discovery of a new "chicken from hell" species challenges the notion of dinosaurs heading towards extinction before the asteroid impact. Read the article to learn more details.

890-Feet Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Is Approaching Earth; NASA Reassures There Is No Risk of Collision

02.01.2024 01:42 AM

A 'potentially hazardous' asteroid, as big as a football stadium, will pass Earth at 1,770,000 miles on Friday, February 2. Read the article to learn more details.

Hayabusa2 Mission Yields Discovery of 'Cometary Organic Matter' in Ryugu Samples, Unveiling Insights into Earth's Origins

01.31.2024 04:15 AM

Japan's Hayabusa2 mission collected Ryugu asteroid samples, uncovering cometary organic matter, shedding light on solar system evolution. Continue reading for more details.

Mesmerizing Footage Captures Fiery Demise of Over 3-Feet Asteroid Racing Across the Night Sky

01.23.2024 05:13 AM

Just hours before its explosive display over Berlin, scientists identified a near-Earth asteroid, marking the eighth-ever instance of pre-detection in history. Continue reading to learn more details.

NASA Successfully Accesses Bennu Asteroid Canister, Revealing First-Ever Space Rock Sample

01.13.2024 01:05 AM

NASA overcame tight fasteners to open the capsule from the hazardous asteroid Bennu, potentially holding life-seeds, after months of anticipation. Read the article for more details.

Lost 54-Million-Ton Asteroid 2007 FT3 Unlikely to Hit Earth, NASA Says

01.08.2024 02:00 AM

The lost 2007 FT3 asteroid is unlikely to hit Earth this year. Continue reading to learn what NASA said about the space rock.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2024: Brief, Intense Showtime of Over 100 Shooting Stars Per Hour Awaits the Northern Skies

01.03.2024 23:01 PM

Prepare for the year's first meteor shower peaking soon and don't miss the celestial spectacle. Check out this article to learn how to see it.

Plan B for Asteroid Deflection: Researchers Simulate Using Nuclear Bomb for Earth's Protection

12.26.2023 03:19 AM

Scientists simulate a nuclear bomb's impact on an approaching asteroid using AI, discovering potential deflection or fragmentation to avert disaster. Continue reading for more details.

NASA’s NEOWISE Mission Expected to End Soon; Solar Activity Will Drag Space Telescope Out of Orbit by 2025

12.19.2023 05:40 AM

The fate of NASA's NEOWISE asteroid-hunting mission is at the mercy of solar activity. Continue reading to learn more.

Mysterious Material and Organic Clues from Bennu: Scientists Puzzled Over Unusual Material in Samples from NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission

12.14.2023 00:08 AM

Scientists find organic molecules in samples from potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu, along with an unidentified and puzzling material, baffling researchers. Read the article for more details.

Asteroid 319 Leona To Eclipse Red Star Betelgeuse on Monday

12.10.2023 00:40 AM

An asteroid will pass in front of the red star Betelgeuse on Monday. Continue reading to learn more about the eclipse.

Rare Occultation of Betelgeuse by an Asteroid Offers a Glimpse into the Enigmatic Red Supergiant Star's Secrets

12.07.2023 02:22 AM

Betelgeuse, a bright red supergiant and one of the brightest stars in the sky, will vanish for 12 seconds in unique occultation by asteroid 319 Leona on December 12. Discover how to witness this rare celestial spectacle in this article.

Volcanic Winters May Have Weakened Dinosaurs Prior Extinction Due to Asteroid Blast, Study Suggests

12.04.2023 04:10 AM

A recent study suggests that climate change due to massive volcanic eruptions may have set the stage for the extinction of dinosaurs. Read the article to find out more.

What Are the Solar System's Most Dangerous Asteroids? How Destructive Could They Possibly Be?

11.13.2023 04:12 AM

Some asteroids in the solar system may pose a risk to Earth if they were to impact the planet. Read to learn more.

Asteroid Dinkinesh Is Getting More Surprising; NASA Says Dinky Has 3 Components With Contact Binary System

11.08.2023 04:40 AM

Asteroid Dinkinesh is getting weirder as NASA explores it. Continue reading to know the latest update from NASA's Lucy team about the space rock.

Lucy Mission's Target Asteroid Dinky Has a Twist; Small Space Rock Dinkinesh Has Companion

11.03.2023 05:40 AM

Lucy's first target small asteroid Dinkinesh is part of a binary system. Continue reading to learn more.

Fine Dust from an Asteroid Strike May Have Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction

10.31.2023 05:25 AM

After the asteroid impact, Earth experienced an "impact winter" due to atmospheric dust, leading to extinctions and the decline of dinosaurs. Continue reading to learn more.