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Why the chance that an asteroid might hit Earth in 2032 keeps changing

NASA this week revised the estimated probability of an impact to just 0.28%, down from 3.1%. The astronomer who invented the scale used to measure such risks explains the dizzying shifts.

NBC News - Politics - 19 hours ago

Luke O'Neill: The battle for rare earth minerals – Elements of greed at play in Donald Trump's Ukraine endeavour

When you hear the word mineral you might think of a soft drink. As a biologist I know minerals like magnesium are important for the enzymes our bodies use ...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 22 hours ago

NASA Lowers Risk of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact, Now Just 0.28 percent Chance

New calculations show asteroid 2024 YR4 poses minimal threat, with a 0.28 percent chance of impact in 2032.

NDTV - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump WH, Ukraine Nearing Deal On Access To Rare Earth Minerals: AP Sources

The progress in talks comes after President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded sharp rhetoric about their differences over the matter.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump's multi-billion-dollar rare earth deal with Zelensky close after envoys wrap Ukraine talks

The good-cop-bad-cop approach of President Trump and his special envoy, retired Gen. Keith Kellogg, helped close the gap between Washington and Kyiv.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth fluctuate as NASA tasked with studying it -- Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.

Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.

CBS News - Science - 1 day ago

Asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, scientists warn

The risk of an asteroid impact has risen, the head of Russia's space was dismissed, an Israeli doctor making strides at NASA, and lunar gravity simulation is advancing: this week in space

YNET News - Science - 1 day ago

What on Earth? -- American scientists say their work is under attack and ask Canadians for help

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, CBC's Jaela Bernstien gives us an inside look at how U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown is affecting science, we admire a new highly commended wildlife photo, and we discover what beautiful things can be crafted from trees killed by wildfires.

CBC News - Health - 1 day ago

What on Earth? American scientists say their work is under attack and ask Canadians for help - In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, CBC's Jaela Bernstien gives us an inside look at how U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown is affecting science, we admire a new highly commended wildlife photo, and we discover what beautiful things can be crafted from trees killed by wildfires. News - Science - | February 21

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, CBC's Jaela Bernstien gives us an inside look at how U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown is affecting science, we admire a new highly commended wildlife photo, and we discover what beautiful things can be crafted from trees killed by wildfires.

CBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

The 'city killer' asteroid will almost certainly miss us

Chances of a collision have been repeatedly revised upwards but have now started to fall – but it may still hit the Moon

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 day ago

NASA tracking 'city-killer' asteroid expected to come near Earth in 2032

NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander Leroy Chiao discusses the latest track of the asteroid and how NASA is preparing.

Fox News - Science - 2 days ago

Why an asteroid is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 -- An asteroid heading toward Earth will likely miss its chance to wipe out the planet. Plus, a possible new source of fuel for future flight. And the northern lights as only seen from above. VOA's Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space.

An asteroid heading toward Earth will likely miss its chance to wipe out the planet. Plus, a possible new source of fuel for future flight. And the northern lights as only seen from above. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space.

Voice of America - Science - 2 days ago

"City killer" asteroid now has 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032; experts say don't panic | Video

An asteroid capable of levelling a city now has a 3.1% chance of striking Earth in 2032, according to NASA data released on Tuesday (Feb 18). However, despite the increased odds, which were around 2% earlier this month, experts say there's no need to panic.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Why an asteroid is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032

An asteroid heading toward Earth will likely miss its chance to wipe out the planet. Plus, a possible new source of fuel for future flight. And the northern lights as only seen from above. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Astronomy -- 'City Killer' Asteroid's Earth Impact Risk Rises and Falls Again

Asteroid 2024 YR4’s risk of hitting Earth is shifting with new data, astronomers say

Scientific American - Science - 2 days ago

NASA updates its percentage risk of asteroid hitting Earth

Space rock 2024 YR4 now has a 1.5 per cent chance of colliding with Earth

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

NASA Lowers Asteroid 2024 YR4's Impact Risk: What May Happen If It Hits Earth

The asteroid 2024 YR4, estimated to be 130 to 300 feet wide, was first discovered on December 27, 2024.

NDTV - Science - 3 days ago

How NASA Plans To Stop 'City-Killer' Asteroid

International space agencies, including NASA, are tracking asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small but concerning chance of striking Earth in 2032.

NDTV - Science - 3 days ago

AI predicts asteroid has an even higher chance of striking Earth

Experts say that if the asteroid is close to 300 feet, it could wipe out cities and create a tsunami

Independent UK - Science - 3 days ago

An asteroid's chances of hitting Earth keep shifting. Here's why that is happening

A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, is now the riskiest asteroid ever detected. On Tuesday, NASA calculated that the space rock had a 3.1 per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2032, while the European Space Agency’s risk assessment sits at 2.8 per cent.

CTV News - Science - 3 days ago

Here's The Likelihood Of An Asteroid Slamming Into Earth In 2032

An asteroid known as 2024 YR4 was discovered last December.

Huffington Post - World - 3 days ago

Tomb of ancient Egyptian King unearthed in 'remarkable' discovery

A royal tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian King has been unearthed, in what has been called a 'remarkable' discovery by officials.

CTV News - Science - 3 days ago

Odds of asteroid hitting Earth rise again

Data shows the asteroid is the most threatening to Earth in modern forecasting and would cause "severe damage" to a region if it makes impact - while scientists have just a few more weeks to observe the asteroid before it disappears from view until 2028.

Sky News - Technology - 3 days ago

Secret ingredient from space found in unearthed Iron Age ornaments

Artefacts form ‘one of the biggest collections of meteoritic iron’ of any archaeological site

Independent UK - Science - 3 days ago

Earth is warming, so why is it so cold?

A "polar vortex" is bringing intense cold and heavy snow to large swaths of the US and Canada. How is this winter weather related to climate change?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 4 days ago

NASA Says There's 3.1% Chance Of Asteroid Hitting Earth, New Simulation Shows Its Devastating Effect

The probability of a "city-killer" asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just increased to 1 in 32, or 3.1%, according to NASA, and a chilling animation depicting the apocalyptic impact that the asteroid could have is going viral online.

NDTV - Science - 4 days ago

Chances of 'City Killer' Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Reach New High

The chances that an asteroid hits Earth in 2032 are now at their highest since the object was first discovered, according to NASA.

Newsweek - Technology - 4 days ago

NASA estimates 3.1% chance of 'city killer' asteroid hitting Earth

NASA announced Tuesday that a city-leveling asteroid now has a 3.1% chance of impacting Earth in 2032, making it the most dangerous space rock ever...

Daily Sabah - Science - 4 days ago

Earth's inner core isn't just slowing; it's also shape-shifting, study finds

A new study from USC scientists reveals Earth's inner core is undergoing structural transformation.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

Telescope Captures "City-Killer" Asteroid, NASA Tracking Potential Threat

A newly discovered asteroid has climbed to the top of NASA's impact risk list after fresh observations doubled its chances of striking Earth in 2032.

NDTV - Science - 5 days ago

Elon Musk unveils Grok 3, 'the smartest AI on Earth'

Musk’s tech company says ‘the next-generation search engine’ can save ‘hundreds of hours of Google time’

Evening Standard - Technology - 5 days ago

'Smartest AI on Earth' chatbot Grok 3 will be unveiled Monday: Elon Musk

Washington: Elon Musk said his startup xAI will release its Grok 3 chatbot on Monday and billed it as the smartest AI on Earth in a fiercely competi...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 6 days ago

'Smartest AI on Earth' to be unveiled on Monday

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk said his startup xAI will release its Grok 3 chatbot on Monday and billed it as the smartest AI on Earth in a fiercely competitive market.The company's flagship artificial...

International The News - Technology - 6 days ago

Could a huge asteroid hit Earth?

The asteroid 2024 YR4 is thought to be between 40 and 90 metres across – around the size of an apartment block. And it could actually hit Earth.

Sky News - Technology - 9 days ago

Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032 -- The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.

The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.

CBS News - Science - 9 days ago

Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032

Scientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world's telescopes rush to track its course.

AP News - Science - 9 days ago

NASA says yes, an asteroid buzzing by in 2032 could hit Earth

But — importantly — the chances are still "extremely low," though they have ticked up since the object was first detected.

NBC News - Science - 9 days ago

Why an Earth-bound asteroid is actually good for humanity

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could have a positive impact on Earth, writes Anthony Cuthbertson, with Nasa saying it could ‘herald a new era for humankind’

Independent UK - Technology - 10 days ago

Stopping an asteroid hitting Earth: Would people cooperate?

On the world's first Asteroid Day, Nina Burleigh discovers that Nasa has already commissioned a team of 'planetary defenders' for whom the question is not if but when

Independent UK - Technology - 10 days ago

UK's biggest ever dinosaur footprint site unearthed

About 200 footprints made by dinosaurs 166 million years ago have been unearthed in a quarry in Oxfordshire.

BBC News - Science - 10 days ago

Why our favourite Europe holiday hotspots are at risk of earthquakes

Thousands of earthquakes have rattled the Greek island of Santorini since January and have also affected Croatia and Naples in recent days. Here, environmental scientist Deborah R. Coen warns that more may to be come for other popular European destinations too

Independent UK - Science - 10 days ago

When It Comes to Impending Asteroid 2024 YR4, Risk of Impact Is a Wait-and-See Question

News of an asteroid with a 2 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2032 made headlines. But is its fluctuating risk really cause for concern?

Scientific American - Top Stories - 11 days ago

'Exceptionally rare' Roman helmet buried in strange ritual unearthed

Such a helmet has never been found in Denmark before

Independent UK - Science - 12 days ago

Chance of Earth being hit by asteroid in 2032 double

Rock will still almost certainly pass by without incident

Independent UK - Technology - 13 days ago

As Greece declares 'emergency' over Santorini earthquakes, what's next?

The island has been experiencing near-constant tremors since late January, with thousands of earthquakes recorded.

Aljazeera - Environment - 16 days ago

What if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182

WASHINGTON: Bennu, a rocky object that is categorised as a near-Earth asteroid, is currently around 186,000 miles distance from Earth, its closest. With a one in 2,700 possibility of colliding with...

International The News - Technology - 16 days ago

Don't panic, but an asteroid has a 1.9% chance of hitting Earth in 2032

More data will likely reduce the chance of an impact to zero. If not, we have options.

Ars Technica - Science - 16 days ago

A series of earthquakes has caused residents and tourists to flee Santorini, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea.

A series of earthquakes have scattered tourists and residents of Santorini, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Seismologists are concerned that the tremors could reactivate an offshore volcano.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 17 days ago

Will asteroid strike Earth in 2032? Scientists say it's possible

Scientists are closely monitoring a massive asteroid that could strike Earth in 2032, with the potential for catastrophic consequences

Daily Sabah - Science - 18 days ago

Greece's island of Santorini rattled by 200 earthquakes

Thousands of locals flee the picturesque island as experts say rolling tremors ‘not linked to volcanic activity’.

Aljazeera - Environment - 18 days ago

Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of striking Earth in 2032. NASA and the European Space Agency said Wednesday the chance of impact is slightly more than 1%.

AP News - Science - 24 days ago

Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists

Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.

BBC News - Science - 24 days ago

A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth

A private U.S. spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight. Still circling Earth, Firefly Aerospace's lunar lander fired its thrusters Thursday to put it on a path to reach the moon in over a month.

AP News - Science - 29 days ago

NASA proposes cheaper and quicker way to get Mars rocks and soil to Earth

NASA is pitching a cheaper and quicker way of getting rocks and soil back from Mars. Administrator Bill Nelson presented two options on Tuesday, less than two weeks before stepping down as NASA's chief.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Earth bids farewell to 'mini moon' asteroid set for return visit in 2055

Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a “mini moon" for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday.

Fox News - Science - 2 months ago

Seeking independence from Chinese exports, Brazil enters bid to explore rare earths

Rare earths are essential for the green energy transition, however, they are also difficult to mine and harmful to the environment, leading to the “rare earth paradox.”

Global Voices - Health - 4 months ago

Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior

One of the thorniest problems of the 21st century is how to get people to eat less meat. A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that most U.S. adults said they eat meat at least several times a week.

AP News - Science - 1 year ago