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Why the meteorites that hit Earth have less water than the asteroid bits brought back by space probes
Much of what scientists know about the early solar system comes from meteorites—ancient rocks that travel through space and survive a fiery plunge through Earth's atmosphere. Among meteorites, one ...
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Scientists finally unlock the secret to why carbon-rich asteroids don’t hit earth
The researchers reached the conclusion by studying 7,982 meteoroid trajectories and 540 potential meteorite falls.
NASA reveals strategy to protect Earth from asteroid threats: What you should know
NASA recently tracked asteroid 2024 YR4, which initially showed a 3 per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2032. New data shows it's no longer a threat, but the incident highlights the need for strong ...
BBC The One Show guest apologises as eight-word comment leaves Alex Jones speechless
During the latest instalment of The One Show, hosts Alex Jones and Alex Scott spoke to Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Gareth Malone and Joel Dommett.