A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 YR4 now has a 2.2% chance of affecting Earth in 2032 after recent observations.
A historic solar storm in May 2024 not only triggered spectacular auroras but also created two new temporary radiation belts ...
Days after it was confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1-in-83 chance of colliding with Earth, American space agency, Nasa ...
Keep your eye on the ball” is a motto for many athletes—and for astronomers trying to find Earth-threatening space rocks ...
An asteroid could hit Earth, but scientists are continuing to gather data to understand its trajectory and potential impact ...
YR is considered to be larger than the Chelyabinsk asteroid that struck Russia in 2013. Its shock wave was strong enough to ...
The asteroid Bennu has provided groundbreaking insights into the chemistry that may have set the stage for life in the early ...
Radiation belts are a normal part of the architecture of a planet with a global magnetic field. Stars are constantly leaking particles, borne by a stellar wind; these stream out and, where they ...
The chance of a newly discovered space rock hitting Earth in about eight years was predicted at 1.6 percent last week. Though ...
A recently released animation shows a new look at a large asteroid that has a small, but significant, chance of impacting ...
According to the BBC, the asteroid's size means it would have the same power as a nuclear bomb if it were to hit the Earth.
The asteroid warning network is affiliated with the United Nations. Officials activate the IAWN when an asteroid bigger than ...