Asteroid impact simulation reveals the hidden strength of space rocks

Physicists at the University of Oxford have contributed to a new study which has found that iron-rich asteroids can tolerate ...
WDTN

What would happen if a space rock crashed into your town? Find out with this simulator

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – A comet spanning roughly 2,000 feet landing in the heart of St. Louis could cause a crater nearly 4 miles wide and an earthquake felt as far as 116 miles away, according to an ...
Astronomy

Asteroid 2024 YR4’s odds of hitting Earth in 2032 are now effectively zero

Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially posing a small but noteworthy risk of Earth impact in 2032, has seen its impact probability significantly reduced to 0.0039% following recent observations. The asteroid, ...
CNN

The riskiest asteroid on record now has near-zero chance of hitting Earth

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. NASA estimates that ...
The New York Times

Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.

The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger remains low, but experts are estimating the damage that could be done. By ...