Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant threat to Earth in 2032, NASA's latest analysis determines
The 2024 YR4 asteroid, which is nearly the size of a football field, now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in ...
NASA Gives ‘All Clear’ for Asteroid That Seemed to Threaten Earth
The odds that the space rock, 2024 YR4, will smash into our planet in 2032 have dropped to nearly zero, leading astronomers to conclude that we are no longer in danger.
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What if Earth lost its oxygen? The science behind Earth's oxygen loss and its impact on life
While the gradual consumption of oxygen on Earth presents a worrisome scenario, this process is going to take a few ...
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Asteroid impact probability decreases to near-zero
The latest calculations show Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses next to no threat on impacting Earth. The impact probability was as high as 3.1%, but has now dropped to 0.004%. This decrease comes after ...
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‘City Killer’ Asteroid’s Earth Impact Risk Rises and Falls Again
The escalation makes this sizable space rock the most threatening ever forecasted to impact Earth, although the prospect for catastrophe remains relatively slim: the chance for a direct hit is now ...
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Mysterious Underground Blobs Are Reshaping Earth—And Their Impact May Be Bigger Than We Thought
Deep beneath our feet, massive, mysterious structures are influencing the very foundation of our planet. Known as superplumes ...
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The Impact of Rare Earth Mining on the Environment
Exploring the hidden costs of rare earth mining reveals a complex web of environmental challenges. 🌍 From habitat ...