Earth 1, asteroids 0: The next generation of planetary defense takes shape at JPL
The NEO Surveyor fulfills a 2005 act of Congress ordering NASA to catalog 90% of near-Earth objects larger than 459 feet, ...
‘City-killer’ asteroid won’t hit Earth in 2032, but don’t worry— another threat is looming
Asteroid 2024 YR4 won’t hit Earth in December 2032, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods forever. Researchers warn ...
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6 biggest asteroid strikes on Earth
They flattened forests, left massive craters and even killed the dinosaurs. Learn all about Earth’s hugest asteroid strikes.
Samsung faces shareholder questions after falling behind AI race
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it is looking at major deals to drive growth as it faced tough questions from ...
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Falling tree blamed for downed power line that may have caused Gardner fire
GARDNER, Kan. (KCTV) - A falling tree caused by high winds has been blamed for a downed powerline that may have started a nearby house fire in Gardner. Fire District #1 of Johnson County, Kansas ...
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Spinning through space: The astronomers watching the skies for asteroids
Sue Nelson explores how asteroids can inform our understanding of the Earth's past – or threaten our future. Each year, according to Nasa, a chunk of rock the size of a car hurtles through space ...
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Apophis will pass Earth closer than any asteroid in decades, but don’t panic
There are a lot of asteroids in the news lately, but the asteroid has been gaining considerable notice since its discovery in 2004. The asteroid, which is more than 1,100 feet (about 340 meters ...
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An Asteroid Won’t Destroy Life on Earth in 2032, but It Will Eventually
It came from outer space! In the early morning of June 30, 1908, people in the remote Tunguska region of Siberia beheld an event of Biblical intensity. A speeding stone from the sky exploded miles ...
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What new Cal Fire maps show about fire hazards in Ventura County
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Cal Fire's fire hazard severity maps are getting a makeover, and homeowners may want to pay attention. This critical city planning resource - which is getting a major ...
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Woman found dead in burning bin in upstate New York may have been seeking refuge from cold
A woman thought to be seeking shelter from below-freezing temperatures was found dead in a burning clothing donation bin in upstate New York. The woman's body was discovered after officers with ...
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Cal Fire rolls out new fire hazard maps for Central California. Up next: L.A.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection released new fire-hazard severity maps Monday that added thousands of acres within the purview of local fire departments across ...
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The asteroid Bennu is even weirder than we thought
The asteroid Bennu is puzzling scientists, with samples from the space rock showing weirder properties than they expected. These include extremely high nitrogen levels and improbably magnetic ...